Give Your Performers The Edge With XLR8!
Here’s the why, what, and how of XLR8, an experience your students won’t want to miss:
What It Is:
A one-day intensive for aspiring young artists looking to break into the Dance Industry—through professional-grade training, career insight, and real audition opportunities.
What We Provide:
Low-cost, high-value access to elite-level training
Hands-on workshops with working industry professionals
A stage where public school students get the same opportunities typically reserved for high-cost, elite programs
Why It Matters:
We don’t just teach—we bridge the gap between classroom dreams and real-world possibilities. Your students train and connect with performers, producers, choreographers, and directors who are actively doing the jobs your students dream about.
What’s Next:
This isn’t a one-day-and-done event. We hold live auditions at XLR8 for future opportunities to:
Perform on Broadway
Dance on television
Perform Live on stage at Disney & Universal
Our opportunities are real—and it starts here.
Our Mission:
To empower and inspire dedicated artists to gain and maintain their financial freedom while engaged in their passion.
The Offer (Public School Directors):
We’re offering exclusive discounted registration for Public School educators and their students. Contact us for details. xlr8@adamsdavy.com
Next Steps:
Need more proof?
Ask us about alumni now working on Broadway, national tours, cruise lines, and in major Theme Parks—they all started right here.
We’d love to welcome you and your students to the next XLR8 city stop.
In partnership,
Tony & Sarah Smith & The Adams Davy AXS Team
Email: xlr8@adamsdavy.com
Website: xlr8.adamsdavy.com
Welcome to XLR8, a high-energy, one-day crash course designed to ignite talent and accelerate access to the professional dance world. This is more than a workshop intensive—it’s your career launchpad.
Whether you're a dancer or musical theatre performer, XLR8 delivers elite-level training, strategic industry insight, and real opportunities to be seen.
Created by the producers of AD AXS, XLR8 is your first step into the fast lane of discovering a career within the arts and entertainment industry.
You’ll train with Professional Dancers, Broadway veterans, Producers, Choreographers, and Olympic Athletes to help you start building your personal brand and get exclusive access to audition pathways for future major performances and scholastic opportunities.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Event Name: XLR8: The Performing Arts Intensive
Event Type: One-Day Performing Arts Intensive & Talent Accelerator
Location: Rotating Cities Nationwide (Check Schedule for Dates)
Houston, TX - November 24, 2025
Target Age: 10–20 years old
Disciplines: Commercial Dance | Theatrical Dance | Musical Theater
Participant Cap: *150 max per track per city; Max *500 participants per event
* Numbers are capped to maintain the quality of instruction.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Pre-Professional skills are encouraged
Prerequisites: None. Open to all passionate and aspiring dancers and thespians.
Commercial & Theatrical Dance | Musical Theatre
Live Industry Auditions: Audition for future AD AXS showcases, performances & scholarships
Get insights on how your can make your brand "Stand Out From the Crowd"
Register for our Headshot and Publicity Photo shoot and get branded content
Brand YOU Session: Personal branding, headshot review, and portfolio prep
Get insights on technology that can easily help you build your brand
Learn how to submit the best self-tapes for online Auditions
Get inspiration and encouragement from our founders about the future of the entertainment industry.
Career Clarity Coaching: Panel discussion + Q&A on next steps, college, agents, and more
Get Access to our 30 day Personal Branding Course with our online digital resource hub (ALL AXS)
Airfare to Event City NOT Included
Lodging in Event City NOT Included
Meals are NOT Included but can be added on if you choose.
Local Transportation NOT Included
The Wicked Private Movie Showing is NOT included but is available as an ADD ON
8:30 AM – Check-in & Registration
9:00 AM - Welcome & Warm Up
9:30 AM – Session 1 (per Track)
10:30 AM – Session 2 (per Track)
11:30 AM- Session 3 (per Track)
12:30 PM – Lunch (Bring your own or pre-order via Add-ons)
1:15 PM – Audition Block & Feedback
(Audition for our TV, Broadway or Live Stage Show Opportunities)
3:00-3:50 PM – Session 4 Branding & Career Workshop (ALL)
4:00-4:50 PM – Session 5 - Industry Panel + Q&A (All+ Directors and Parents)
4:50-5:00 PM - Awards & Scholarships
5:00 PM - Dismissal
*7:00 PM - Wicked Movie Private Showing (Can be Added as an ADD ON)
*All times are displayed in Local (CST) and are subject to change.
Step into Oz with us for a private community screening of Wicked Part II! 🌟
This event is open to all friends, families, and supporters of AXS – no workshop or parade registration required. It’s your chance to join our community for a magical evening together on the big screen.
🎥 What’s Included:
Private screening of Wicked Part II
Snacks and a fun night out with the AXS family
📅 Date: November 24, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00–10:00 PM (Estimated)
📍 Location: AMC - Houston 8 in Bayou Place
✨ Whether you’re a performer, parent, or just a Wicked fan, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with us.
