This 10-day program is available for the following sessions below.
Important Note: In addition to the session dates below, only
groups with two (2) or more participants can request specific
dates for a 10-day period that is not listed below. All of the
request for specific dates must be approved by DI management.
Available 2020 Sessions
Session
Date
Application Deadline
November
Nov 10 - Nov 19
October 20
Available 2021 Sessions
March
March 2 - March 11
February 9
Program Overview
This program is 10 days in length and anyone, of any skill level,
over the age of 18 years old may participate.
Participants in this program will:
Become stronger through the fitness training program that will teach valuable tips to
build upon to help with strength, explosiveness and reduce the possibility of injury.
Begin learning English communication through a customized experience-based program.
Explore the great city of Atlanta through excursions of all types.
We customize your fitness and meal plan based on your goals captured in your application and
Skype interview with our team.
Program Components
We strive not to have a typical day within the program. Every day is a little different by design to keep the participants excited and energized. Below are the activities included in the program.
English Learning: English learning through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive English learning excursions.
Fitness Consultation: An initial fitness consultation to personilize your program.
Fitness Training: Four (4) 1-on-1 personal fitness training sessions.
Meal Plan: Customized meal plan with nutrition tips session.
Fitness Plan: 30-day detailed fitness plan specifically designed for your goals.
Atlanta Sightseeing: Trips to famous Atlanta sites.
Why not learn English and about Atlanta at the same time? In addition to our non-credit classroom English lessons, we are passionate about our experiential-learning sessions that consist of outside the classroom, hands-on English learning experiences. Not to mention it's just plain fun! Participants can benefit from field trips to grocery stores, shopping venues and various Atlanta must-see locations that provide an exciting experience that supports their English learning journey. Some field trips offer practice opportunities, while others are more geared towards developing confidence when traveling around a new and unfamiliar U.S. city.
No matter what your goals are, our 1-on-1 fitness training program is a perfect way to achieve your fitness goals. Whether you are competing in a fitness competition, trying to lose weight or improving strength or body shape, Chika Takai will develop a fitness plan that specifically achieves the fitness results you desire. Chika has the education, certifications and experience as a fitness competition champion to help you realize your full potential.
Our Fitness Facility
Our DI fitness facility houses some of the best state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight-training equipment in the city. The open design gym is also equipped with a relaxation and recovery zone, where members can unwind and relax. The upscale fitness space also includes:
Functional Fitness Training Space
Free Weights and Cable Rack
Selectorized Weight Machines
Treadmills, Ellipticals, Bicycles, and Rower
Free Wi-FI
Locker Rooms with Shower Facilities and Locker Rental
Our Staff is Here to Assist You!
Our staff is here to assist you every step of the way. Below we have outlined our 5-Step Orientation
Process. Our process is designed to make your transition to Atlanta seamless and worry free.
1 Skype Pre-Arrival Orientation
2 In-Person Airport Pick-up
4 Post Arrival Orientation
3 Hotel Check-in Assistance
5 Activity Check-in Assistance
In addition to our 5-Step Orientation Process, our staff also manages the following program components
below (Note: dance studio classes and our English instruction are managed by our 3rd party partners
with our assistance and oversight).
Fitness Training Instruction
Atlanta Sightseeing Guidance
Our staff will be available during working hours to help with your
logistical needs or address any issues you may face, and are
available 24 hours via an emergency phone for serious
emergencies. Each participate will be introduced to their DI advisor
as soon as they are accepted. Several meetings will be set-up with
your advisor before and after your arrival. Your DI advisor is here
to make sure you have the best possible experience here in
Atlanta.
Miko Matsui
Allison Troutman
Chika Takai
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
Program Director
miko@danceleticsinternational.com
allison@danceleticsinternational.com
chika@danceleticsinternational.com
About Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Among the nation's fastest-growing metro areas, Atlanta is attracting newcomers from around the country and the world. 16.5 million people come to visit Atlanta each year. With a flare for the arts and entertainment, Atlanta offers a wide selection of museums, music venues and a thriving theatre, movie and music scene.
Atlanta features award-winning restaurants and chefs, iconic locales that rival any across the country - including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the CNN Center and the Western hemisphere's largest indoor aquarium. In recent years Atlanta's centrality, vibrant music and movie scene, business climate, and gracious living have transformed the city into a magnet for young people from all parts of the USA.
How would you like to live, train and dance in the land of hip hop, sports and entertainment? As T.I., Migos, Ludacris, and Usher will undoubtedly tell you (if you happen to meet them), Atlanta has one of the most active and storied entertainment and music (especially hip hop) scenes in the country. An entirely new style of rap and hip hop came out of Atlanta, a style that has a specific cadence and flow that is totally unique to the ATL. Atlanta is a special city for Japanese dancers.
Very few Japanese dancers train in Atlanta.
Atlanta is a huge entertainment city and is considered the "2nd Hollywood" or "East Coast Hollywood".
Atlanta is home to many dancers that work with top artists such as Missy Elliott, Beyonce and Ciara.
Atlanta is considered the Hip Hop capital of south with its own sound and flare.
Atlanta's low cost of living allows this program to offer more value-added activities at the same cost or less than most other programs around the country.
The MARTA system is Atlanta's train system and has been a staple to the community. Today, MARTA is one of the top 10 transportation agencies in the U.S.
View the MARTA train map to explore rail lines and stations. Rail maps are also posted in all MARTA stations and inside rail cars. For more information, click here for an interactive map with streets, MARTA station guides and maps of each rail line below.
MARTA will be the primary option for 80% of the required destinations for this program. For any other destination, not on the MARTA transportation line, participants will be required to use other transportation options at their own expense. The DI advisor will work with you prior to arrival to assist with budget allocation for UBER transportation.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (airport code: ATL) is the only commercial airport in Atlanta. You will book your flight to arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. A DI representative will be waiting for you in the designated airport area sent to you by your DI advisor. You will then be accompanied to your living accommodations and will spend the first day going over the program's itinerary, a transportation overview, emergency and safety information and settling into your accommodations.
The following day will include an orientation to Atlanta, in-depth look into the itinerary, and the start of your program.
Discover what makes Atlanta so unique. Explore places to visit that are found "only in Atlanta." During your time outside of the assigned program schedule, you are completely independent to explore the city. In fact, we encourage it! We will send a link to all the cool things to explore and a weekly schedule of events highlighting exciting events happening around Atlanta. Whether it's our world-class aquarium or iconic Stone Mountain, Atlanta has so much to see!
Living Accommodations
We know how difficult finding perfect living accommodations from thousands of miles away
can be. We take the stress away by offering housing options that are convenient and safe. Our
job is to narrow those choices and provide ongoing support for your entire stay. While studying
abroad offers an exhilarating challenge knowing that you have accommodations that fits all of
your needs and transforms your new living space to a home away from home.
The options offered for this session are located below.
Our living accommodations are located within stylish Buckhead. Known for its upscale malls and the independent art galleries, our location is located walking distance from the MARTA Station, grocery store and two of the biggest shopping malls in Georgia. Chicly dressed locals frequent the trendy restaurants along Peachtree Road and Roswell Road, while twenty-somethings hang out at lively bars and clubs.
Program Residence
Extended Stay - Atlanta
Conveniently located near two major shopping malls (Lenox Mall/Phelps Mall), grocery stores and many restaurants.
Fully fitted kitchen/living room equipped with all necessary utensils, oven and fridge freezer
Flat Screen Television
Bed linen and towels are provided weekly
Internet access is provided free of charge
On-site laundry facilities
Outside swimming pool
Our living accommodations have all the amenities you need, like a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and cooking utensils. Your comfort is assured thanks to separate dining and living areas as well and ample work space. You'll feel right at home with in-room WiFi Internet access and cable television. And the convenience of an on-premise laundry facility saves you precious time while you acclimate to your new surroundings.
You will be living in extended living accommodations. All rooms are shared with another participant in the program, although single rooms are available at an additional cost. You will have a roommate that is also a participant of the program. You can also choose your roommate if they have also been accepted to the program.
Note: DI will not house a male and female together, unless specified by the two participants.
Program Costs
Program cost includes most expenses such as living accommodations but does not include all the cost of the program. Please make sure you review the Inclusion/Exclusion section below to see exactly what is included and what is not included in the program cost. Program cost are non-refundable once you are accepted in the program and payment is received by DI.
SESSION
Homestay
DI House
On-Campus Housing
Apartment (Double Occupancy)
Extended Stay Living (Double Occupancy)
Extended Stay Living (Single Occupancy)
10-Day Dance Program
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-
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$2,645
$3,276
10-Day Fitness Program
-
$2,411
-
-
$2,411
$2,966
10-Day Dance & Fitness Program
-
-
-
-
$2,795
$3,426
10-Day Youth Dance Program
-
$2,995
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-
-
10-Day Basketball Cheerleader Program
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$3,195
-
-
$3,195
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$50 application deposit due upon submitting initial application,
(goes toward the cost of the program, not an extra fee,
refundable only if DI rejects your group application or cancels
the program)
$500 non-refundable program deposit (goes toward the cost of
the program, not an extra fee) to secure your place for your
chosen session due within 4 days of official acceptance
email sent.
Remaining balance due 30 days before the program start date
plus $250 refundable housing security deposit which is
returned after the program minus any damages.
Inclusions
Pre-trip advising
Pre-departure orientation via video chat
Assistance with travel arrangements
Airport pickup
On-site orientation
24-hour emergency support
Grab and Go Breakfast
Housing as noted in the Living Accommodations section
All items listed in the Program Components section
In-person registration assistance at the dance studios
Exclusions
Air Travel
Any type of insurance
Meals (All other meals not noted in the inclusion section)
Laundry Services (laundry facilities located at living accommodations for an additional fee)
Transportation
Passport application assistance and/or fee
ESTA application assistance and/or fee
Apply today
Registration is now open for all dates in 2019. Apply today!
APPLY ONLINE
Submit a simple online application
INTERVIEW
Schedule a live video with your DI Advisor
ACCEPTANCE
Receive your acceptance and welcome to Atlanta!
How the Process Works
To apply, click the "Apply Now" button below. You will fill out a simple initial application
online and pay a deposit that is refundable if you are not accepted, and will be applied toward
your overall program cost if you are accepted (not an additional fee). At this point, we will ask
you to do the following:
NOTE: You must apply at least 6 weeks prior to your requested arrival date.
Select "Apply Now" below to begin your application.
Pay the Program's deposit through the Online Deposit Payment System (Save a
copy of your payment confirmation for your records.)
We will contact you with an acceptance decision within two weeks of your Skype
interview and finishing your application.