MONDAYS 12-6PM | october-december 2026
DATES: 10/12 | 10/19 | 10/26 | 11/2 | 11/9 | 11/16 | 12/7 | 12/14
SCHEDULE: MONDAYS 12-6PM | burbank, ca | limited capacity
TUITION: $995 | PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE INDUSTRY
An 8-Week Commercial Dance Training + Mentorship Experience for artists Ready to Go Further
The entertainment industry demands more than great talent.
It requires adaptability, professionalism, individuality, confidence, performance quality, and the ability to consistently deliver in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re already booking work or you’re an elite-level dancer ready to make your entrance into the industry, this experience is designed to meet you at your level and challenge you to go further.
Over 8 weeks, you’ll train in the environments you’re working toward, receive direct industry coaching, and develop the skills and professional tools needed to perform, audition, work, and build a career that lasts.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Rehearsal & On-the-Job Training
Audition Workshops
On-Camera Performance
Live Performance Coaching
Musicality, Performance Quality & Individuality
Versatility & Movement Vocabulary
Self-Tape & Virtual Audition Training
Rehearsal Etiquette
High-Pressure Industry Simulations
Real-World Performance & Audition Scenarios
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT + MENTORSHIP
Professional Identity & Personal Branding
Resume, Headshots & Footage Materials
Social Media & Content Strategy
Self-Promotion & Visibility
Agency Representation
Networking & Industry Relationships
Professional Communication & Etiquette
Career Strategy & Goal Setting
Navigating Rejection, Momentum & Career Transitions
Building Sustainable Habits for Longevity
Understanding the Business of Commercial Dance
COACHING THAT MEETS YOU AT YOUR LEVEL
You don't need to be in a certain place in your career to belong here.
You may have years of professional experience. You may be an elite-level dancer who hasn't had your first major booking yet. You may be somewhere in between.
What matters is that you're ready to work at a high level.
Throughout the 8 weeks, you’ll receive direct feedback, individualized coaching, and mentorship designed to identify your strengths, expose your blind spots, and push you toward the next version of yourself as a professional dancer.
The goal isn't to make everyone the same.
It's to raise everyone's standard.
YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
Greater confidence in professional environments
Stronger audition, rehearsal, and performance skills
Increased adaptability and versatility
Stronger on-camera presence
A deeper understanding of commercial industry expectations
Refined professional materials
A clearer personal brand and social media strategy
Greater awareness of your individual strengths and marketability
Stronger professional habits and communication skills
A clearer vision for your career
Practical tools to pursue opportunities and sustain momentum
A network of dancers and industry professionals committed to growth
The preparation to step into your next opportunity ready to deliver
THE STANDARD IS THE SAME FOR EVERYONE.
Come ready to work. Come ready to be challenged. Come ready to evolve.
This is for dancers who are committed to raising their standard, expanding their artistry, and building a career with intention.
Train at the level you want to work. Build the career you want to keep.
administration & FACULTY
Meet Erin Marino | Director & Founder, LA Establishment
Since launching LA Establishment in 2015, Erin Marino has been a driving force in helping dancers establish solid, sustainable careers in Los Angeles. With a career that spans education, choreography, production, and agency representation, Erin brings unmatched insight into what it truly takes to thrive in today’s dance industry.
Her journey began at the legendary Debbie Reynolds Studio, where she created and directed the Debbie Reynolds Scholarship Program—one of LA’s first structured pathways for aspiring professional dancers. She later helped build TMilly Studio alongside founder Tim Milgram, and went on to serve as Director of Education and Producer of Events at McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA), one of the industry’s top talent agencies, working in both Los Angeles and New York.
Now, Erin is fully dedicated to leading LA Establishment, where she produces all programming and events with precision and purpose. Every element of the curriculum is crafted from her deep experience across the entertainment landscape—from the studio to the stage, behind the camera to behind the scenes. Her work is grounded in the real-world demands of the industry and shaped by her passion for mentoring the next generation of professionals.
faculty ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON
MONDAYS 12-6PM | october-december 2026
DATES: 10/12 | 10/19 | 10/26 | 11/2 | 11/9 | 11/16 | 12/9 | 12/16
SCHEDULE: MONDAYS 12-6PM | burbank, ca | limited capacity
TUITION: $995 | PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
