Step Into the Professional World:
DIAVOLO x T.O.P Summer Festival
An immersive summer festival where dancers train with professional artists from
DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion.
Experience professional repertoire, masterclasses, and artist development.
Dates & Location
Dates
August 3-6, 2026
Location
OC Music & Dance, 17620 Fitch, Irvine CA 92614
DIAVOLO, 616 Moulton Ave, Los Angeles CA 90031
Meet DIAVOLO
DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion is an internationally recognized dance company known for its unique fusion of dance, architecture, and acrobatics.
Founded by Jacques Heim, the company has performed on major stages worldwide and is known for its powerful, athletic movement style. They have appeared in many major productions and platforms, including America’s Got Talent (2017).
During the T.O.P Summer Festival, dancers will have the opportunity to train directly with professional DIAVOLO artists through masterclasses and repertoire sessions.
What To Expect
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Expert-Led Masterclasses
Train with renowned choreographers and industry professionals across a variety of dance styles. Dancers will experience focused, high-level training designed to refine technique, artistry, and performance quality.
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Professional Video Interviews
Each participant will receive a professionally edited interview, highlighting their personality and aspirations, which will be shared on social media and with potential mentors.
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Public Speaking & Dance Career Skills
Dancers will participate in sessions designed to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills. These sessions may include public speaking and dance management, helping dancers grow not only as performers but also as well-rounded artists.
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Dynamic Competitions
Dancers can demonstrate their skills and artistry in a supportive, high-energy environment.
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Evening Gala & Awards Ceremony
A celebratory event recognizing the hard work and achievements of all participants.
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Team Up. Win a Creative choreography!
Upon winning the group dance competition, your studio will select and team up with a guest choreographer to create and collaborate on a brand new piece that your studio can use for the next season, also for the chance to shine at the next year’s T.O.P Awards Gala and win a grant to create your next masterpiece!
📩By Invitation Only
This exclusive program is available to dancers who receive a personal invitation. Invitations are based on receiving a golden ticket, prior achievements, teacher recommendations, or notable performance potential. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this elite experience!
Dancers without Invitation:
Audition Required
Dancers without an invitation must complete an audition to be considered. Click on the button below to view the audition details.
🏆 Exciting Awards & Recognition
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Cash Prizes: Opportunities to win $2,000, $1,000, $500, or $100.
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Vacation Hotel Stay*: Winners' parents can choose from over 30 U.S. destinations or 99 international locations for a memorable getaway.
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T.O.P. Awards Crystal Trophy: A symbol of excellence and achievement in dance.
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Certificates of Achievement: All participants receive recognition for their dedication and performance.
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Recommendation Letters: Personalized letters to support university applications and professional pursuits in the dance industry.
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Parent Appreciation Drawing: We recognize the invaluable support parents provide to their dancers. To show our gratitude, we're hosting a special drawing exclusively for parents! Five lucky parents will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary vacation hotel stay*, choosing from over 30 U.S. destinations or 99 international locations. It's our way of saying thank you for your unwavering dedication and support.
*Airfare, food & beverages, taxes and activation fee not included.
👯♀️ Who Should Attend?
Dancers aged 8 & up who are passionate about advancing their skills, gaining performance experience, and connecting with like-minded peers.
An exciting week event that mentors young dancers through master classes taught by celebrated instructors and a final competition judged by industry leaders.
Pre-professional Masterclasses will consist of in-depth training in dance and it's artistry. Dancers will not only learn techniques and dance of different genre but we will challenge you to think outside of the box and even have opportunities to choreograph your own works and take part in a dance film production.
🎥 A Glimpse into the Experience:
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
"T.O.P Awards is a great opportunity for my daughter to experience different things, to learn from the different master instructors, and just to learn different genres, and to hone her skills as she continues to evolve as a dancer. And to improving herself not only through dance skills, but through being a better person as well, being a better teammate, and being able to communicate better with her class as well as her her dance ensemble team."
–TIM SHUM, parent of Hailey Shum
"Jordan has really grown this week. I'm just very impressed. The program is very incredible. The way they approach it is not just about learning dance and skill. It's also about discovering who you are as a dancer and really focusing on bringing out the leadership in each child.
-Parent of Jordan Eskenazi
WHAT DANCERS ARE SAYING
"I feel that T.O.P Awards ranks dancers or evaluates dancers in a more holistic way. I'm really glad that they also consider the presentation, like dance experience, technique, and artistry. They consider all of those along with the master classes. I know that in other competitions, they usually only look at your performance, which I think is less fair than T.O.P because you just have that one moment that you're on stage and you don't know what will happen. But T.O.P really guarantees that they see your whole entire experience as a dancer and how you perform every single day, other than that just one moment on stage."
-EMMA ZHANG, dancer at T.O.P Awards
"This is my second time here at T.O.P Awards. This experience has been really nice. I enjoyed the first two classes that we took. I really like getting to experience new teachers and trying different styles. In ballet, I really liked that I got to learn a variation I haven't learned before, and I got to meet a new ballet teacher who has done a lot, and it was really inspiring. I was also in hip-hop. It was really fun because I have taken from Shiggy before, but i really liked this combo.
–LAUREN CHING, dancer at T.O.P Awards
Come Prepared
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A Solo Routine (Self Choreographed welcomed)
Students can only compete in a routine that is choreographed within the last 2 years. Self-choreographed routines are welcomed as well and strongly encouraged.
**You may also use repertoire learnt during workshop as your solo (select 'Other' in form).
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Public Speaking Presentation
Students may prepare a visual element for their public speaking presentation. The topic can be as simple as a self introduction/artist philosophy, to any creative topic of choice (publicly appropriate) - basically tell us about yourself in a 5 minute maximum monologue.
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No preparation materials needed for: Masterclasses Evaluation, Improvisation and Creative Showcase. Students will be guided and taught during the workshop.