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HEAT FORCE

The HEAT Force is our pre-professional dance company that travels with HEAT all season – culminating with our HEAT Nationals. Our Force dancers are an integral part of HEAT National Finals. Throughout each event company dancers will receive exclusive classes, exclusive choreography and perform in either the opening or closing ceremonies. All company dancers receive Heat Force gear, a professional headshot and a ticket to our Closing Gala at Nationals. 

Our mission for HEAT Force Company members is to inspire, support and provide motivated young artists with the necessary tools to move forward in their dance career. Through the mentoring of our HEAT faculty we will help shape and define their goals to create an educated, directed and actionable path in a safe and positive environment. 

Force dancers are required to attend a total of 4 HEAT Events. The final season schedule will be sent out with the final contract Jun 1, 2024. 

  • Orientation
  • 2 regional events (Home City + one travel city)
  • HEAT Nationals
  • An option of one additional regional city is possible based on availability. The maximum number of events is 5 per year (including Nationals). 

Heat Force Dancers are required to maintain company status with their home studio and regularly attend all of their studio required classes. Heat staff communicates directly with studio owners/directors to ensure proper standing within their studio. 

WEEKEND MOCK SCHEDULE  ** This is just an example and event details might change **

Friday

  • 11am-3pm: Exclusive Force Rehearsal & Welcome Meeting
  • 5pm-6pm: Exclusive Force Class 
  • 6pm-7pm: Bonus Class 

Saturday

  • 6:45-7:45am: Exclusive Force Rehearsal7:45am: Opening Ceremony 
  • 8am-2:30pm: Workshop Classes 
  • 6pm-7pm: Bonus Class 

Sunday

  • 6:45-7:45am: Exclusive Force Rehearsal 
  • 8am-2pm: Workshop Classes 
  • 2:15pm: Closing Ceremony (HEAT Force Performance) 
  • 4:30pm: HEAT Force Dancer obligations are completed and are free to leave 
  • Bonus Opportunities: HEAT Force Dancers might be asked to assist in various aspects of the event. This could include backstage help, production and/or assisting in classes. 

Registration for Heat Force opens June 1st, 2024. An email will be send out with specific instructions on how to register. All dancers are also required to sign a contract committing to the season as a Heat Force Dancer. 

HEAT Force Company members will receive the following:

  • An invitation to 3 to 4 Regional Events, including our HEAT National in Orlando, Florida
  • HEAT Force Orientation  + 1st City 
  • HEAT Force Orientation Dinner 
  • 2 Additional Regional Cities – *save your wristbands* (up to 3 regional cities if capacity allows) 
  • HEAT Nationals 2024 
  • Exclusive HEAT Gear specifically for HEAT Force Company Members  
  • A Professional Headshot with our HEAT Photographer
  • General Admission to Nationals Closing Gala – option to upgrade 
  • An Exclusive Class in each city and Rehearsal with HEAT faculty 
  • A Dedicated HEAT Webinar Class 
  • One Observer Band Per Event – *save your wristbands* 
  • ½ off HEAT Nationals 2024 – for new company members 

 

 Hotel, travel, transportation, food, competition fees and any other additional expenses are not included in the total company fee.  

HEAT CREW

The HEAT Crew is a Hip-Hop specific crew that also has traveled with HEAT throughout the season and studied under our hip hop faculty. Crew dancers will continue their journey and education at HEAT Nationals, learning more than just moves,  but also about the culture and history of Hip Hop. Throughout each event company dancers will receive exclusive classes, exclusive choreography and perform in either the opening or closing ceremonies.

Crew dancers are required to attend a total of 3 HEAT Events. The final season schedule will be sent out with the final contract around Jun 1, 2024. 

  • Orientation City 
  • 1-2 regional events (Home city + travel city)
  • HEAT Nationals

An option of one additional regional city is possible based on availability. The maximum number of events is 4 per year (including Nationals). 

WEEKEND MOCK SCHEDULE  ** This is just an example and event details might change **

Friday

  • 12pm-2pm: Exclusive Crew Rehearsal & Welcome Meeting
  • 7pm-8pm: Bonus Class 
  • 8pm-9pm: Exclusive Crew Class

Saturday

  • 7:45am: Opening Ceremony 
  • 8am-2:30pm: Workshop Classes 
  • 6pm-7pm: Bonus Class 

Sunday

  • 6:45-7:45am: Exclusive Crew Rehearsal 
  • 8am-2pm: Workshop Classes 
  • 2:15pm: Closing Ceremony (HEAT Crew Performance) 
  • 4:30pm: HEAT Crew Dancer obligations are completed and are free to leave 
  • Bonus Opportunities: HEAT Crew Dancers might be asked to assist in various aspects of the event. This could include backstage help, production and/or assisting in classes. 

 

HEAT Crew members will receive the following:

  • An invitation to 2/3 Regional Events, plus our HEAT National in Orlando, Florida 2/3 Regional Cities (up to 3 regional cities if capacity allows) 
  • HEAT Nationals 2024
  • Crew Choreography – Regional & National 
  • Exclusive HEAT Gear specifically for HEAT Crew Members 
  • A Professional Headshot with our HEAT Photographer
  • General Admission to Nationals Closing Gala – option to upgrade 
  • An Exclusive Class in each city and rehearsal with HEAT faculty
  • Observer Band Privileges Per Event 
 
 Hotel, travel, transportation, food, competition fees and any other additional expenses are not included in the total company fee.
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  • info@heatconvention.com
  • 818.938.3068
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM PST

Ashley Spiller

Ashley Spiller was born and raised in Southern California where she began training under the direction of Kobi Rozenfeld, Deanna Mondello, and Kersten Todey. At age 16 she relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where she currently works as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Throughout her years dancing competitively, Ashley trained extensively in many different styles such as Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet. After moving to Arizona, she trained under mentors Dana Metz, Jaclyn Royal, Tanner Clark and more. She has also been accepted to and attended New York Gaga Lab and Westside Dance Project Intensive. Her versatile training background has led her to working jobs assisting choreographers as well as performing as a backup dancer for Tony Vincent and Ceelo Green. Now touring with Heat as a PRO, she is excited to continue her training and passion for dance.

Evan Jordan

Evan Jordan is a dancer/choreographer originally from Long Island, New York. Around the age of 6, he moved to Tampa, Florida where his dance training began. Here, his training consisted of Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Ballroom, to name a few. To further his training, Evan has attended workshops like Archcore 40 and MSA Closed Call. Evan has worked under Dancers/Choreographers such as Comfort Fedoke, Marty Kudelka and Fikshun. Currently, Evan is signed under MSA Talent Agency and can be found working professionally as a dancer/choreographer in Florida. His credits include dancing with pop artist Frankie Zulferino, Hard Rock Live in Universal Orlando, and now touring all over the country with HEAT as a Pro.

Ainsley Lilly

Growing up, Ainsley trained at Thrive the Essence of Dance in Monroe, Connecticut. She trained in all styles, with a main focus in tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Throughout her 14 years as a competitive dancer, she received numerous scholarships and awards from a variety of competitions and conventions; a few including ASH Apprentice Scholarship Winner in 2020 and 2022, Radix Protegé runner up in 2018 and 2022, and was best known for her versatility, movement quality, and attention to detail throughout her competitive years. Tap being one of her strong suits, Ainsley has had the opportunity to work with Maud Arnold from the Syncopated ladies. She also has had the privilege to work with choreographers such as Rudy Abreu, Courtney Schwartz, and Evan DeBenedetto. Once she graduated from high school, she began teaching, while also studying medical sciences at the University of Delaware, with her end goal being to work with young dancers and children, providing them proper medical care through physical therapy. While working towards her degree, she works for Thrive as a teacher and choreographer, and continues to pursue her passion for dancing and learning. She has been with Heat for 2 years now, is a proud member of the Heat family as a PRO, and is excited to tour with them for her second season!

Tyson Ford

Tyson Ford was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up competing with Modern Conceptions of Dance. Wanting to pursue dance, once he graduated high school he attended the University of Arizona and graduated with a BFA in dance 23’. Tyson will be dancing with Visceral Dance Chicago this upcoming season.

Stanley Glover

Stanley Glover was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Stanley holds a BFA from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He was a top-20 contestant on FOX’s television show, So You Think You Can Dance, and has performed repertoire and trained under some of the best in the industry, including, Sidra Bell, Robert Battle, Random Dance, Hubbard Street, Pennsylvania Ballet, and many more. Stanley performed as a principal dancer five days a week on the Las Vegas Strip in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Mystère. Stanley is also a 2019 Princess Grace Dance fellowship award recipient. Pointe magazine featured Stanley as one of their 2019 “Standout Performances”. Stanley also had a featured spread in Dance Magazine’s column “On The Rise”. Stanley currently dances at BalletX in his 3rd season.

Stanley Glover

Stanley Glover was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Stanley holds a BFA from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He was a top-20 contestant on FOX’s television show, So You Think You Can Dance, and has performed repertoire and trained under some of the best in the industry, including, Sidra Bell, Robert Battle, Random Dance, Hubbard Street, Pennsylvania Ballet, and many more. Stanley performed as a principal dancer five days a week on the Las Vegas Strip in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Mystère. Stanley is also a 2019 Princess Grace Dance fellowship award recipient. Pointe magazine featured Stanley as one of their 2019 “Standout Performances”. Stanley also had a featured spread in Dance Magazine’s column “On The Rise”. Stanley currently dances at BalletX in his 3rd season.

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