Welcome to our NEW site!

Look through our enhanced site, register online, watch our Workshop video, and meet our new DJ Nathan Ray. We are thrilled for this upcoming season of 8&a1, its better than ever!

NEW FOR 2010
Register ONLINE
Choreographer from SYTYCD will be on faculty.
Mini and Junior Rooms for dancers 5 years and older!
Saturday night competition: 10 dance pieces may now be submitted.
Top 5 competition dance pieces from Saturday night will perform in the faculty showcase on Sunday!

WHAT'S THE SAME?
Live DJ and drummer in the senior room for dance class.
Audition seminars
Scholarships
Faculty Q&A
Internships-Submit your 2 minute dance solo DVD by May 1, 2010

NEW Houston Date and Faculty announcement!

We are pleased to announce the Houston date and venue for 2009.
June 27-28, 2009 at Cypress Lakes High School in Katy, Texas!

NEW FACULTY FOR 8&a1!
Abbie Cooper has performed, taught and choreographed across the country. Working professionally in musical theatre, she has been an original company member and featured dancer in such Broadway tours as 42nd Street (Assistant Dance Captain) and All Shook Up. She also originated LA’s White Christmas and the Las Vegas production of We Will Rock You, where she worked closely with the legendary Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen. Her most recent performing honor has been kicking eye-high with the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, where precision, technique and performance are paramount.

Abbie honed her critical skills as a teacher and choreographer at Northwestern University, where she directed the Graffiti Dancers and staged numerous theatrical productions. Double majoring in dance and communication studies, minoring in Spanish and earning a certificate in Musical Theatre, she graduated first in her class. Professionally, she has instructed and judged for NCA Danz, in addition to numerous national talent competitions. She fully believes that dance nurtures the soul, and hopes to encourage aspiring dancers to follow their performing dreams.

NEW Year! NEW Classes! NEW Updates!

Happy New Year! We are so excited for 2009!
8&a1 is committed to pushing the boundaries of dance education and bringing new elements to the workshop!
NEW***We have added Sunday classes to make the Workshop a full weekend dance event!
NEW***Choreography Showcase: Your dancers can bring 2 dance pieces for Saturday night!
NEW***Everyone loves the live DJ so we have added a drummer in to the mix!
and much much MORE!

Fort Worth- June 13-14, 2009 at Saginaw High School
Houston- June 2009- Venue coming soon!

2009 Cities coming soon!

June 28, 2008 was an amazing weekend at Saginaw High School! We had dancers from Arkansas, Austin, DFW, Houston and Waco! 8&a1 was so exciting we are expanding to a city near you. Please stay tuned for the 8&a1 Dance Workshop city schedule coming soon!

The Premiere of 8&a1 Dance Workshop

And so the count down begins...we are just days away from the Premiere of 8&a1 Dance Workshop! This is going to be such a fun day of dance, education, and learning about the dance industry! The dance faculty is unbelievable they will inspire and get you dancing like you never thought you could!

We can't wait to meet you all, doors open at 7:30am! See you Saturday June 28th!

Pick up your workshop bands at the registration desk!

Faculty working at the NY Met Opera

Heather Lang our resident Ballet and Contemporary faculty will be performing at the NY Met Opera in November 2008! When you take her class you can ask her all about her exciting new show!

Faculty choreographing New Jersey Theatre

Our very own lyrical faculty member, Lauren Gaul, is now the resident choreographer of a children's theatre in New Jersey for their 2008 Summer Season! When you take her class you can ask her all about it!