Registration
We offer two ways to register for the SHINE™ Dance Convention & Competition. The Wavier and Release Form must be completed by all participants/ parent/ legal guardians & returned to SHINE™ Dance Convention & Competition administration prior to the start of the event date.
Register for SHINE™ Online
Registration PDF Form
Waiver & Release Form
View the SHINE™ Schedule
Hotel Information
French Lick Resort and Casino / French Lick Springs Hotel
670 West State Road 56
French Lick, Indiana 47432
Book Rooms Online, or call for reservations at 1-888-936-9360.
Discounted Room Rate of $180 (plus Tax). Use group code 0120SHI. Cut off date is December 10th.
| Workshop Levels and Rates | Fee before Dec. 1 | Fee after Dec. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Stars (age 4-7) | $95 | $110 |
| Junior Stars (age 8-12) | $195 | $210 |
| Senior Stars (age 13 & up) | $195 | $210 |
| Assistant Teachers & Teachers (minimum age 16) | $215 | $230 |
| Observers (Must have registered dancer) | $35 | $35 |
Meet Your Instructors
Latrina Bolger Washington
Choreography for Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Andy Grammer, Keyshia Cole & Jay Z
Tours/ Live Shows including Chris Brown, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Chayanne, Mariah Carey, Julie Andrews Tribute, Bette Midler
Music Videos featuring Jason Derulo, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, One Republic, Ciara, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Nate Ruess and John Legend
Television/ Film Credits including performances with Pharrell, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Adam, Levine, Usher, Cee Lo Green, Eminem, Jordan Sparks, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Numerous awards shows, & More
The Voice & American Idol – Assoc. Performance Producer
Commercials- Nationwide w/ Tori Kelly, Target w/ Gwen Stefani, Big Lots, Kmart, Sony, Coca Cola, Kia
Alexander James Edwards
So You Think You Can Dance, Season 7 – Top 120
Toby Keith and Destiny’s Child Halftime Shows
Guest Instructor, Judge, & event MC for Dance Moms
Rhythmic Souls Tap Company
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
B.A. in Dance from Point Park University
Barney and Friends – Guest Appearance
Adjudicator and Director of numerous Dance Competitions
Tyrell Washington
Television/ Film Credits: Sister (Assoc. Choreographer), Step Up 3D, Dance Flick (Dancer/ Co-Choreo), Stomp The Yard, Dreamgirls, Hannah Montana, You got Served, Burlesque, Sister Code, The Infamous, Leave it On The Floor (Dancer/ Choreo), The Voice, Super Bowl XLVII Beyoncé, & numerous Award Shows
Music Videos featuring Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, usher, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Will.I.AM, Andy Grammer, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Fifth Harmony, Fantasia
Tours/ Live Shows including Black Eyed Peas, Will.I.AM, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Fergie, LL Cool J, Stefano, Keyshia Cole, Whitney Houston, Cheryl Cole, IMX, B2K,
Choreography for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Andy Grammer, Rihanna, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole, Will.I.AM
Commercials: Nike, Big Lots, CarMax, Jorache, Microsoft Surface Tablet, Budweiser, Direct TV, K Swiss
Assoc. Performance Producer for The Voice & American Idol
Thommie Retter
Billy Elliot The Musical – Broadway
Retter Entertainment – Director
NYC Tap Crew – Director / Choreographer
High School Musical at Theatre Row 42nd Street – Choreographer
Go-to Broadway Coach – having students in virtually every Broadway show involving kids 2012 to present.
Disney Guest Choreographer (Cory In The House)
PACE University (NYC) 2015-2017 – Tap Professor
Becca Retter (2015)
Master Teacher carrying on the work of Mr. Al Gilbert
MusicWorks “Dance Advantage” Preschool Program
Featured in the “Terrific Tap” issue of Dance Studio Life Magazine
Danced internationally in Canada, Denmark, Guatemala and Russia
McKenzie Furman (2015)
Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” Video
Houston Ballet Company
Los Angeles Ballet Company
Matt Steffanina & Dana Alexa (2015)
Worked with artists Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and more!
1.7 Million followers on You Tube
International Dance Academy in Hollywood
Registration
We offer two ways to register for the SHINE™ Dance Convention & Competition. The Wavier and Release Formmust be completed by all participants/ parent/ legal guardians & returned to SHINE™ Dance Convention & Competition administration prior to the start of the event date.
Register for SHINE™ Online
Registration PDF Form
Waiver & Release Form
View the SHINE™ Schedule
Hotel Information
French Lick Resort and Casino / French Lick Springs Hotel
670 West State Road56
French Lick, Indiana 47432
Book Rooms Online, or call for reservations at1-888-936-9360.
Discounted Room Rate of $180 (plus Tax). Use group code 0120SHI. Cut off date is December 10th.
| Workshop Levels and Rates | Fee before Dec. 1 | Fee after Dec. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Stars (age 4-7) | $95 | $110 |
| Junior Stars (age 8-12) | $195 | $210 |
| Senior Stars (age 13 & up) | $195 | $210 |
| Assistant Teachers & Teachers (minimum age 16) | $215 | $230 |
| Observers (Must have registered dancer) | $35 | $35 |
Meet Your Instructors
Latrina Bolger
Choreography for Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Andy Grammer, Keyshia Cole & Jay Z
Tours/ Live Shows including Chris Brown, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Chayanne, Mariah Carey, Julie Andrews Tribute, Bette Midler
Music Videos featuring Jason Derulo, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, One Republic, Ciara, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Nate Ruess and John Legend
Television/ Film Credits including performances with Pharrell, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Adam, Levine, Usher, Cee Lo Green, Eminem, Jordan Sparks, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Numerous awards shows, & More
The Voice & American Idol – Assoc. Performance Producer
Commercials- Nationwide w/ Tori Kelly, Target w/ Gwen Stefani, Big Lots, Kmart, Sony, Coca Cola, Kia
Alexander James Edwards
So You Think You Can Dance, Season 7 – Top 120
Toby Keith and Destiny’s Child Halftime Shows
Guest Instructor, Judge, & event MC for Dance Moms
Rhythmic Souls Tap Company
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
B.A. in Dance from Point Park University
Barney and Friends – Guest Appearance
Adjudicator and Director of numerous Dance Competitions
Tyrell Washington
Television/ Film Credits: Sister (Assoc. Choreographer), Step Up 3D, Dance Flick (Dancer/ Co-Choreo), Stomp The Yard, Dreamgirls, Hannah Montana, You got Served, Burlesque, Sister Code, The Infamous, Leave it On The Floor (Dancer/ Choreo), The Voice, Super Bowl XLVII Beyoncé, & numerous Award Shows
Music Videos featuring Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, usher, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Will.I.AM, Andy Grammer, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Fifth Harmony, Fantasia
Tours/ Live Shows including Black Eyed Peas, Will.I.AM, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Fergie, LL Cool J, Stefano, Keyshia Cole, Whitney Houston, Cheryl Cole, IMX, B2K,
Choreography for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Andy Grammer, Rihanna, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole, Will.I.AM
Commercials: Nike, Big Lots, CarMax, Jorache, Microsoft Surface Tablet, Budweiser, Direct TV, K Swiss
Assoc. Performance Producer for The Voice & American Idol
Thommie Retter
Billy Elliot The Musical – Broadway
Retter Entertainment – Director
NYC Tap Crew – Director / Choreographer
High School Musical at Theatre Row 42nd Street – Choreographer
Go-to Broadway Coach – having students in virtually every Broadway show involving kids 2012 to present.
Disney Guest Choreographer (Cory In The House)
PACE University (NYC) 2015-2017 – Tap Professor
Becca Retter (2015)
Master Teacher carrying on the work of Mr. Al Gilbert
MusicWorks “Dance Advantage” Preschool Program
Featured in the “Terrific Tap” issue of Dance Studio Life Magazine
Danced internationally in Canada, Denmark, Guatemala and Russia
McKenzie Furman (2015)
Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”Video
Houston Ballet Company
Los Angeles Ballet Company
Matt Steffanina & Dana Alexa (2015)
Worked with artists Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and more!
1.7 Million followers on You Tube
International Dance Academy in Hollywood