You deserve it all. Your dance.
Your business. Your life
The ELITE Commercial Dance Academy by celeb choreographer LUAM.
Freshman 13 HERE
May 2026
Sophomore 7 is COMING
JUNE 2026
Alumni Jovanni Soto with Bey & Bue Ivy
RTI Classes
RTI Workshops
RTI Intensives
OFFERINGS
Luam Residency
what is RTI?
Established in 2014, Rock The industry is the ultimate commercial dance training, mentorship & artist development for dancers. Created by renowned choreographer & educator LUAM. this program delivers workshops and intensives tailored for aspiring professional and professional dancers looking to build not just an outstanding career, but a balanced and fulfilling life.
There are 3 divisions in RTI:
DANCE DIVISION - Consistent dance training
SIGNATURE - Curated experiences by Luam
ACADEMY - Flagship offering - RTI Univ, industry focused seminars, private coaching.
what programs does RTI Offer?
Rock The Industry University - Our flagship program. 3 day in-person intensive.
LUAM Residency - 2 month residency. Weekly focused development with LUAM
Enclave - 4 Week Dance & Dance Culture Training Mentorship
Private Coaching - various One-on_one coaching packages
RTI Virtual Academy - Weekly Coaching & Mentorship (virtual)
Dance Classes / Dance Workshops (in person)
what IS ROCK U?
Rock the Industry University (Fri-Sun flagship intensive)
what programs are AVAILABLE right now?
WEEKLY CLASSES - Luam teaches her Main Character Energy series Tues nights at 6p. She also teaches Mondays 6p as often as she can too.
LUAM RESIDENCY - Luam’s 2 month dance and artistry development porogram. Open for application! Click HERE.
ROCK U - SZN 13 weekend session will open later this month. Next session dates in June.
what makes RTI oFFERINGS UNIQUE?
LUAM! The curriculum. The structure. The choreography. Focused detail and nuance. With Ivy League degrees in Neuroscience, African American studies and Psychology, brings not only her years of experience collaborating with world class clients and training the top working dancers in the field, but also her academic expertise in business development and pursuing lifestyle balance. Luam’s elite group of colleagues on her team and as well as her network also join as guest artists, rounding out a rabust and iconic curriculum.
rock u alumni
Nataly Santiago - J LO
Arden Rey - DOECHI
Jovanni Soto - BEYONCE & BLUE IVY
Ryan Miller, Stanley Muñoz, Jovanni Soto - SHAKIRA VMA Video Vanguard
Addie Heck, James Luc, Ryan John, & Shane Shakor - CHER
Lisa Sainvil - BEYONCE (Renaissance Tour)
Sydney Mesher - RADIO CITY ROCKETTES
Jovanni Soto - ROSALíA
Erika Naranjo - DOJA CAT x PEPSI
Casey Sheehan - LADY GAGA
Stanley Munoz & Dobbin Pinkney - LIL NAS X tour
Gio Velez - BAD BUNNY Tour
Kiira Harper - VICTORIA MONET Choreographer & Creative Dir
Jovanni Soto - LIL NAS X
your mentor
LUAM
Introducing Luam, the renowned choreographer celebrated for her work with top-tier artists like Travis Scott, Janelle Monae, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke, and Nike. With a YouTube following exceeding 40 million views and a devoted fan base, Luam has become a global sensation in dance and choreography. As the mastermind behind Rock The Industry, and her podcast Industry Talk, she continually pursues new avenues to elevate the conversations and education in the global dance industry.
Luam marked her directorial debut in 2020 with the acclaimed music video "Hitman" by Kelly Rowland. Her creative influence extends to TV and live stage productions, including her role as Senior Producer for Dancing with the Stars. She also collaborates with the award-winning design and production house Traskhouse as an in-house Creative Director, working for high-profile clients and tours such as Rosalia & Blink 182.
As VP of the Choreographer's Guild, a member of the Creative Council for 'Pencils of Promise,' and a TEDx speaker, Luam actively seeks fresh opportunities to be a catalyst for positive transformation.
In creating Rock The Industry in 2014, Luam's mission is to bring a wealth of industry knowledge, foster meaningful connections, and provide invaluable opportunities for both seasoned professionals and emerging artists.
FAQs
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Rock the Industry Univ (Rock U) - 3-day intensive
RTI Virtual Academy - weekly mentoring & instruction
Dance Workshops - full on dance training
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June 27 – Submissions Open
July 8 – Early Bird Submission deadline (Save $50)
July 12 – Regular Submission deadline
August 1 – Registration/Payment Deadline
August 8 – Program Begins
** all accepted applicants must remit $100 deposit to secure their spot **
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Rock the Industry has workshops and intensives that are open to all levels. such as Rock U Academy and Dance Workshops.
However Rock U (3 day intensive) is for advanced dancers or dancers ready to build a professional career.
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2025 NY ROCK U Tuition is ON SALE:
$749
(Tuition is normally $1099)Early Birds to be accepted get $50 off ($699)
Spots are limited, early applicants will have better opportunity for acceptance as well as a discount.
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FRI - Evening Orientation 5-9p
SAT - 10-7p
SUN - 10-8:30
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Rock The Industry University, the 3 day intensive takes place in NY.
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No refunds, no exceptions.