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 β€” 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