About Behind The Dance: Choreograph a DANCE with Jacques Heim and Jodie Gates

Diavolo's Founder & Creative Director and Choreographer for Cirque du Soleil, JACQUES HEIM & esteemed Director and Choreographer JODIE GATES give you a behind-the-scenes look into the world of how a dance is made! Plus, you get to choreograph with us! 

Laguna Dance Festival

Created in 2005 by Founder & Artistic Director, Jodie Gates, Laguna Dance is a nonprofit organization deeply dedicated to the arts and community. The award-winning organization is committed to collaboration, dance presentation, and education through an artistic lens that strategizes innovative ways to commission artists, educate young dancers, and unite people of all ages and cultures. LD has presented world-class dance performances on stage, film, and public spaces to expose new audiences to professional concert dance. Opportunities for aspiring artists through master classes, workshops, intensive programs, performance opportunities, and scholarships continue to be offer and provided by Laguna Dance each year.