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Train. Connect. Be Inspired.

Join Developing Dreams Foundation for an unforgettable day of
Hip Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary dance training, plus an exclusive
one-hour Q&A and 30-minute photo opportunity.

Learn from exceptional artists and educators

Build technique, musicality, creativity, and performance confidence
across three distinct dance disciplines.

Event at a Glance

Saturday, October 24, 2026 / TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
One extraordinary day of training and connection.

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
Lauderhill, Florida

Exclusive Access
1-hour Q&A + 30-minute photo opportunity.

Hosted by DDF
Celebrating 25 years of dance excellence.

Registration closes September 28, 2026.
Reserve your place before registration officially closes.

Three Disciplines. One Powerful Experience.

Learn from exceptional artists and educators

Build technique, musicality, creativity, and performance confidence
across three distinct dance disciplines.

Registration closes September 28, 2026

25th Anniversary Workshop Series.

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FIK-SHUN – (Hip Hop) –Launching to international fame as the male winner of So You Think You Can DanceSeason 10, Dushaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall free-flowed his way into social media celebrity. Having trained in taekwondo since age 2 and dancing since age 5, the multi disciplined artist has fostered a unique iconic style that draws upon hip-hop, street funk, and martial arts. 

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Jodi McMahon -Bergman – Musical Theatre Jazz

Jodi is a native Floridian who began training in dance at a young age, studying a wide range of styles before pursuing advanced training in Los Angeles, California. As a former Tremaine Dance Convention scholarship recipient, she had the opportunity to train and work with many of the industry’s most respected choreographers.

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Claudine Carter -Pereira – (Ballet ) – Claudine was born and raised, in Freeport, Bahamas, where she began dancing at the age of three, she acquired a strong foundation and love for dance.  From the age of nine through most of her teen years, she studied extensively at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City in their Trainee Program.

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Cassandra Santiago – (Contemporary) is a Los Angeles, based dancer and choreographer  With professional credits spanning television, film, live tours, and major award shows, including the 66th and 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong, and the SZA SOS and Kehlani Crash world tours, Cassandra brings industry-level experience to the studio.

Cassandra has also worked on campaigns for Apple, Google Pixel, Target, and Mastercardcollaborating with acclaimed choreographers including Christopher Scott, Cortland Brown, Jamal Sims, Ryan Heffington, and Charm La’Donna. With a foundation in various forms of dance, she brings versatility, athleticism, and dynamic storytelling to every class.

Choose the experience that fits your goals

Single Class

One Workshop

Early Bird $35 / *After Sept 25th – $50

Choose Hip Hop, Ballet, or Theater.

Best Experience

Full Workshop Series

Early Bird $120 / *After Sept 25th – $175

Attend all three classes, the Q&A, and photo opportunity.

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Special arrangements may be available for qualifying groups.

Studio A

  • 9:30–10:25 — Ballet (CLAUDINE – Beginner / Intermediate
  • 10:30–11:25 — Hip Hop (FIKSHUN) Beginner / Intermediate
  • 11:30–12:25 — Contemporary (CASANDRA) – Beginner /Intermediate
  • 12:30–1:25 — Musical Theatre Jazz (JODI) – Beginner /Intermediate

Stage B:

  • 9:30–10:25 — Contemporary (CASANDRA) – Intermediate / Advanced
  • 10:30–11:25 — Ballet (CLAUDINE) – Intermediate / Advanced
  • 11:30–12:25 — Musical Theatre Jazz (JODI) – Intermediate / Advanced
  • 12:30–1:25 — Hip Hop (FIKSHUN) – Intermediate / Advanced

 

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