THE SOULELITE PROGRAM
BY AUDITION ONLY*
The SOULELITE Program is a pre-professional training and mentorship experience under the direction of Michaela Moore & Ava Sacco. Designed for passionate young artists, the program provides hands-on industry experience through an immersive blend of assisting, performing, leadership, and mentorship opportunities.
SOULELITE have the opportunity to assist the SOUL DE SOUL faculty throughout the season, gaining insight into class structure, communication, and professional expectations within a touring convention environment. Participants also perform in exclusive pieces, develop leadership skills through team and event roles, and receive one-on-one guidance to support their artistic and personal growth.
This program bridges the gap between student and professional — preparing emerging dancers to confidently step into the next chapter of their careers while building lasting relationships within the industry.
michaela@souldesoul.com
SOULELITE DIRECTOR:
JR. ELITE PROGRAM BENEFITS
FREE TUITION FOR ALL REGIONALS
SOULELITE PORTAL
MONTHLY RECORDED CLASS
COURSES
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
2 - 20 MINUTE ZOOM MEETINGS with SE DIRECTOR and/or SE Assistant Director
SE GROUP PERFORMANCE IN CLOSING SOULCASE SHOW
CONVENTION CLASS MEDIA
JR ELITE PHOTOSHOOT (during SE Event)
MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING
SDS WEBSITE & INSTAGRAM FEATURES
50% OFF SOLO ENTRIES
2 OBSERVER BANDS AT EVERY CITY
FREE JR ELITE SHIRT
$900 CODA SCHOLARSHIP
10% OFF MOMENTUM TOUR MERCH
ASSISTING OPPORTUNITIES
JR. ELITEELITE PROG
THE JR ELITE PROGRAM IS AN AUDITION ONLY PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO PREPARE YOUNG DANCERS FOR THE SOULELITE PROGRAM BY CREATING AND BUILDING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SDS FACULTY, CURRENT SE, AND PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE.
THE SOULELITE 12 MONTH PROGRAM - 26/27
MAY 1ST 2026 - APRIL 30TH 2027
JR E. REQUIREMENTS
MUST BE 10-12YRS OLD
MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING A MINIMUM OF 2 CITIES
PURCHASE A SE APPAREL PACKAGE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SOULELITE EVENT CANON. REDONDO BEACH, CA.
GUARDIAN & DANCER MUST ATTEND MANDATORY MEETING DURING CANON.
GUARDIAN & DANCER MUST SIGN THE SE HANDBOOK & POLICY AGREEMENT & ABIDE BY IT’S CODE OF CONDUCT.
DANCER MUST MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING WITH HOME STUDIO AND PRIORITIZE HOME STUDIOS SCHEDULE
PERMISSION FROM DANCER’S STUDIO OWNER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOULELITE PROGRAM
JR E. PROGRAM EXPENSES
MONTHLY PROGRAM FEE | $110/month for 12 months. Begins May 1st, 2026
PLEASE NOTE ALL REGIONAL TUITION IS FREE
(a VALUE OF $3,500+
DOES NOT INCLUDE
+ TRAVEL TO AND FROM REGIONAL EVENTS
+ PURCHASE JR. ELITE MERCH PACKAGE
+ REGISTRATION FOR THE SE EVENT
In order to accept your position as a 26/27 SE or JR.E you must reserve your spot for CANON. Reservations are $20, and act as your program acceptance.
SOULELITE
THE SOULELITE PROGRAM IS AN AUDITION ONLY PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO OFFER DANCERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AND BUILDING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SDS FACULTY, CURRENT SE, AND PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS A PRE REQUIREMENT FOR THE SE PRO PROGRAM.
SOULELITE PROGRAM BENEFITS
FREE TUITION FOR ALL REGIONALS
SOULELITE PORTAL
MONTHLY RECORDED CLASS
COURSES
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
2 - 20 MINUTE ZOOM MEETINGS with SE DIRECTOR and/or SE Assistant Director
SE GROUP PERFORMANCE IN CLOSING SOULCASE SHOW
CONVENTION CLASS MEDIA
SOULELITE PHOTOSHOOT
SDS WEBSITE & INSTAGRAM FEATURES
MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING
50% OFF SOLO ENTRIES
2 OBSERVER BANDS AT EVERY CITY
FREE JR ELITE SHIRT
$900 CODA SCHOLARSHIP
10% OFF MOMENTUM TOUR MERCH
ASSISTING OPPORTUNITIES
sE REQUIREMENTS
MUST BE 13+YRS OLD
MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING A MINIMUM OF 2 CITIES
PURCHASE A SE APPAREL PACKAGE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SOULELITE EVENT CANON. REDONDO BEACH, CA.
GUARDIAN & DANCER MUST ATTEND MANDATORY MEETING DURING CANON.
GUARDIAN & DANCER MUST SIGN THE SE HANDBOOK & POLICY AGREEMENT & ABIDE BY IT’S CODE OF CONDUCT.
DANCER MUST MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING WITH HOME STUDIO AND PRIORITIZE HOME STUDIOS SCHEDULE
PERMISSION FROM DANCER’S STUDIO OWNER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOULELITE PROGRAM
SE. PROGRAM EXPENSES
MONTHLY PROGRAM FEE | $110/month for 12 months Begins May 1st, 2026
PLEASE NOTE ALL REGIONAL TUITION IS FREE
(a VALUE OF $3,500+
DOES NOT INCLUDE
+ TRAVEL TO AND FROM REGIONAL EVENTS
+ PURCHASE JR. ELITE MERCH PACKAGE
+ REGISTRATION FOR THE SE EVENT
In order to accept your position as a 26/27 SE or JR.E you must reserve your spot for CANON. Reservations are $50, and act as your program acceptance.
SOULELITE PRO PROGRAM BENEFITS
FREE TUITION FOR ALL REGIONALS
SOULELITE PORTAL
MONTHLY RECORDED CLASS
COURSES
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
PORTAL TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
2 - 20 MINUTE ZOOM MEETINGS with SE DIRECTOR and/or SE Assistant Director
MAGICAL MINI ROOM TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
PARTIALTRAVEL EXPENSES PAID [hotel & meals]
CONVENTION CLASS MEDIA
SELECT PRO PHOTOSHOOT
SOLO CASTING IN SOULCASE
MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING
SDS WEBSITE & INSTAGRAM FEATURES
FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO CODA
ASSISTS FACULTY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
20% OFF MOMENTUM TOUR MERCH
SOULELITE PRO
THE SOULELITE ELITE PRO PROGRAM IS AN INTERVIEW ONLY PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO PREPARE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR THE INDUSTRY BY OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST IN LARGER CAPACITIES, TEACH, LEAD, AND ASSIST IN PRODUCTION ON TOUR.
SE PRO REQUIREMENTS
MUST BE 18+ YRS OLD
MUST HAVE BEEN A SOULELITE FOR MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR
MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING A MINIMUM OF 3 CITIES
PURCHASE A SE APPAREL PACKAGE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SOULELITE EVENT CANON. REDONDO BEACH, CA.
DANCER MUST ATTEND MANDATORY POLICY MEETING DURING CANON.
DANCER MUST SIGN THE SE HANDBOOK & POLICY AGREEMENT & ABIDE BY IT’S CODE OF CONDUCT.
MUST COMPLETE VIRTUAL SOULELITE PRO TRAINING & SUBMIT TRAINING MATERIALS.
SE PRO PROGRAM EXPENSES
PURCHASE SOULELITE PRO MERCH PACKAGE
FLIGHTS / TRANSPORTATION TO CHOSEN CITIES
ATTEND THE SE EVENT
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND CODA