Upcoming events.


Nov
27
to Dec 1

Black Friday Sale!

Give the gift of dance this holiday season with one of our three options on Black Friday! Eligible to purchase now until Dec 1st, don’t miss out on your chance to join our studio for classes of all levels and styles! Email us at info@portaldancelab.com for more information. Spread the word! 💫

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Competitive Auditions
May
29
to May 31

Competitive Auditions

Format

PDL will host an audition workshop for specific styles and ages. Athletes and parents can sign up for an audition time May 31 to showcase the piece learned. Workshops will begin with a dynamic warm up the first 15 minutes. Audition routine will be provided with clear instructions, including any specific details in the choreography, timing, and style expectations.

Dress appropriately, bring water, and be prepared to do your best. Athletes will be judged on class etiquette and attitude, as well as performance during their scheduled audition time slot.

Click the links below to register for the appropriate audition workshop.

May 29

Hip Hop Ages 7-13 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hip Hop Ages 14-18 6:30pm - 8:00pm

May 30

Lyrical Ages 7-13 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lyrical Ages 14-18 6:30pm - 8:00pm

May 31

* Dependent on time slot selected
Sign ups for audition time slots on May 31 will be available immediately after tryout workshops.

TRYOUT/REGISTRATION FEES

$25 - includes tee shirt

PLACEMENTS

Team placements are designed to ensure that each dancer is placed in an environment where they can thrive, receive appropriate training, and pursue their dance goals with support from their instructors and teammates. Open communication, fairness, and transparency are key principles in the team placement process to ensure that dancers feel valued and supported in their dance journey.

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Launch Party
May
18

Launch Party

Come help us celebrate our official, grand opening! We’re inviting all of our friends, family, and community to help us celebrate this momentous occassion.

  • 11AM - vendor set up

  • 1PM - Master Class with Carlo Darang

  • 2:30 PM - Showcases

  • 3:00 PM - Raffle and prizes

There will be vendors and food served between 1PM-5PM.

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Masterclass: Carlo Darang
May
18

Masterclass: Carlo Darang

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Carlo Darang, a dancer and choreographer hailing from San Diego, boasts over 15 years of experience directing and performing with the renowned dance team, Choreo Cookies. Along this journey, he also co-founded and co-directed the adult exhibition team, GWOWNUPS. A familiar face on the competition circuit, you might have caught Carlo showcasing his talents at events like Vibe, Body Rock, or Arena LA.

Venturing beyond San Diego, Carlo has shared his expertise through workshops across the globe, including stops in Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, and Spain. Now based in LA, Carlo is currently tricking with The Kinjaz while regularly teaching at Movement Lifestyle and Ruts, while continuing to spread his passion for dance; both globally and throughout Southern California.

Among his recent achievements, Carlo has embarked on a tour with Cirque Du Soleil, lent his talents to choreographing for emerging artists like sunkis, and served as an associate choreographer for The MagicMan Tour by Jackson Wang.

Eager to further his artistic journey within both the local community and the industry, Carlo remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and inspiring others through his craft.

Assistant choreographer/submission work: 

  • Jun K “Love Letter”

  • BTS “Dope”

  • Monsta X “RUSH”

  • Golden Child “Genie” 

Music Videos:

  • Daichi Miura “Right Now”

  • Shinjiro Atae “Follow me”

  • Justin Bieber “Runnin’ Over”

Live Performances:

  • Paul Abdul (Total Package Tour 2017) *guest choreographer 

  • The ChainSmokers (Los Angeles 2017) 

  • Coachella: Billie Eilish (2018) & 88Rising (2022)

  • Cirque Du Soleil presents: Twas the Night Before (2021) 

  • Vans Leadership Summit (2022) *w/ Kinjaz 

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Masterclass: Hirari Watanabe
Apr
19

Masterclass: Hirari Watanabe

Hirari is a studio friend who has been a huge player in the Southern California Dance community. She is a true student of the craft and is looking forward to sharing it with us here at Portal Dance Lab. Let’s make sure we show up and show out for her!

CREDENTIALS:

  • DEZZY HOLLOW

  • RICO NASTY

  • MISSY ELLIOT

  • CO-FOUNDER OF "LADIES FIRST JAM"

  • LA CLIPPERS

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Info Session 2
Apr
13

Info Session 2

Do you or your dancer want to take it to the next level and compete? Joint us April 13, 2024 @ 10 AM for an informational session about the upcoming season. There is no commitment, so we invite you to come by if you even have an inkling to join us on stage!

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Info Session 1
Apr
10

Info Session 1

Do you or your dancer want to take it to the next level and compete? Joint us April 10, 2024 @ 7:30 PM for an informational session about the upcoming season. There is no commitment, so we invite you to come by if you even have an inkling to join us on stage!

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