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Online dance education · Ages 5–15

More than
dance class.

Weekly mentorship, industry education, and real-world guidance for the next generation of dancers.

Train your talent. Build your future.

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Live every weekCNUEst. for dancers
Mentorship ✦ Audition prep ✦ Career education ✦ Parent support ✦ Live sessions
What is CNU?

Train for the room. Learn what comes next.

Chicken Nugget University is a live online education program for young dancers. It connects technique to the real-world habits, communication, and confidence a working industry expects.

  • Industry and audition preparation
  • Goal setting and career education
  • Social media and personal branding
  • Live mentorship and practical assignments
  • Clear parent support and context
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Membership, unpacked

What members receive.

A working rhythm of live learning, industry conversation, and practical follow-through.

Every month

Four live virtual sessions

Show up in real time for classes, discussion, questions, and guidance.

Live mentorship

Sessions with Phil Wright

Collect practical keys to success from a working choreographer and mentor.

Industry access

Guest professionals

Hear directly from professionals who understand auditions, careers, and the room.

Keep growing

Assignments + feedback

Put each lesson into practice with homework and personalized feedback.

For the whole team

Parent-focused guidance

Get clearer expectations, career context, and support for the road ahead.

Member resources

Portal access + replays

Find session links and available recordings in the CNU member experience.

Live classroom
The weekly experience

Live learning. Real guidance.

Members participate live. They ask the question they are actually wrestling with, hear how working professionals think, and leave with something concrete to practice.

Current published scheduleSundays · 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM EasternMonthly schedules are subject to change.
How it works

From enrollment to action.

01

Enroll

Choose the current membership option and create an account.

02

Join the community

Receive member portal access, the schedule, and CNU resources.

03

Attend weekly sessions

Join live classes, group conversations, and mentorship sessions.

04

Put it into practice

Complete assignments, ask questions, and build toward professional goals.

Dean of CNU
Meet Phil Wright

Learn from someone who knows the industry—and inspires.

Phil Wright is an executive producer and choreographer whose high-energy teaching brings dancers and families together. He founded The Parent Jam™ and served as executive producer and choreographer of Disney Fam Jam.

ChoreographyMentorshipCareer preparation
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CNU faculty

More voices. More perspective.

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Alisha Dixon

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Ginger Knitter

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Samantha Donohue

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Galit Friedlander

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Curriculum

The part of dance nobody puts in the combo.

Technique matters. So do the conversations, choices, and working habits around it.

01Audition etiquette & preparation
02Professional portfolios & résumés
03Social media & online presence
04Entrepreneurship in dance
05Industry communication
06Self-worth & mental wellness
07Long-term career planning
08Parent education
09Mock auditions
10Conversations with professionals
Built for both
DancersParents

One shared plan

For parents

Built for ambitious dancers. Designed with parents in mind.

A young dancer’s career questions affect the whole family. CNU gives parents clearer program expectations, a structured schedule, age-appropriate guidance, and a wider view of possible dance pathways.

  • Clear expectations
  • Professional guidance
  • Information and support
From the CNU community

Real stories. Real growth.

Hear how CNU’s live mentorship supports young dancers and the families cheering them on.

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“Phil Wright, along with the professionals he brings in, offer insight into the industry that is worth its weight in gold.”
Sarah SternCNU community member
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Good questions

Before you join.

Program basics for dancers and parents. For anything more specific, the CNU team is one email away.

Read the full FAQ

CNU currently welcomes dancers ages 5–15. A parent or guardian should review the program and supervise participation as appropriate.

Ready when you are

Your next step in dance starts here.

Questions before enrolling? We’re happy to help.

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