Hollywood Elite Camp Brings Professional-Level Training to Georgia
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Early-bird registration is now open for the Hollywood Elite Summer Camp, a three-day dance retreat for dancers ages 18 to 35 from Aug. 21–23 in Union Point, Georgia.
The immersive experience offers professional-level choreography instruction alongside traditional summer camp activities. Attendees will stay in cabins and participate in professional-level dance classes, activities such as field day games, pool sessions, movie nights and an exclusive camp party. Meals are included for all participants, and the first 50 dancers to register receive roundtrip charter bus transportation.
Hollywood, founder of the Hollywood Elite Summer Dance Camp, was inspired to start the camp from his early experiences as a YMCA camp counselor at 15, a role that sparked a long-held dream of establishing his own creative arts school. After a previous attempt in 2019, he committed to starting this camp on his own terms.
“I decided to take matters into my own hands and create this summer camp to give dancers the chance to be seen , felt and encouraged!” Hollywood said. “This camp will not be based on discovery of the dancer and more so of self discovery as a person. And here we are the birth of Hollywood Summer Elite Dance Camp.”
The camp’s faculty features a lineup of choreographers with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries:
Hollywood: A Puerto Rico-born, New York-raised choreographer who has taught at the Broadway Dance Center and world-renowned studios and conventions. His credits include work for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Nicki Minaj and Paris Hilton, as well as recent choreography for Kylie Minogue’s "Padam Padam" and Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday" world tour.
Gary Beauford: A Detroit native who trained in the Washington, D.C. area, Beauford spent five years as a company dancer, choreographer and captain for the award-winning Culture Shock D.C.. His extensive artist credits include Missy Elliott, 6lack, Mýa, Rihanna, Austin Mahone, Musiq Soulchild, Xscape, Demetria McKinney, Johntá Austin and Keith Sweat.
Aj In The Making: A Chicago-born instructor now based in Atlanta, Aj is a prominent fixture at Xcel Studios, teaching high-energy hip-hop and dance-hall/heels fusion. Beyond the studio, Aj has seved as an assistant choreographer and dancer for national artist tours, including a notable run with rapper Monaleo on the #WDTB tour.
CeCe Herbert: A Liberian-American professional dancer and choreographer based in Atlanta, Herbert’s work spans film, television and live performance, including "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Step Up" and HBO’s "Eyes on the Prize". A title holder for Red Bull Dance Your Style and Red Bull Culture Clash 2023, she has collaborated with artists such as Davido, Rema, Yemi Alade, Drake, Teyana Taylor and Jessie J.
Tia Rivera: An award-winning choreographer, entrepreneur and coach from Brooklyn, New York, Rivera brings experience from major global productions, including the Beyoncé "Renaissance World Tour" and the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. She served as associate choreographer for the 2023 film "The Color Purple" and operates high-level programs to empower aspiring entertainers and entrepreneurs.
Registration is open for dancers seeking to refine their craft and build connections within the industry. Early-bird rates of $550 are available until July 4th. To learn more or register, visit HollywoodDanceCamp.com
