THE PERFORMER’S MISSION
Where Young Artists Become Complete Performers.
AN artist development Training Experience for the Next Generation of Performers
The Performance Lab is a curated training program designed for dedicated young artists who want to grow beyond technique and step fully into their identity as performers.
Led by choreographer, movement director, and educator Chonique Sneed, the program blends movement, acting, vocal exploration, and performance coaching to help artists develop confidence, stage presence, and a professional mindset.
This is more than a dance class.
It is a focused training environment for performers ready to explore their artistry, strengthen their voice, and step into their purpose.
The Performer
Who This Program Is For
The Performance Lab is designed for the performer, the artist, the triple threat in training.
It is for teens and young adults who want to expand their abilities beyond movement alone and grow into well-rounded performers. Through professional training, mentorship, and creative exploration, students are guided toward discovering their unique voice, artistry, and direction.
This program supports young performers who are serious about their craft and ready to develop the skills and mindset needed to thrive both on stage and in the industry.
The Performer’s Path
A Journey of Artistic Development
The Performer’s Path is a structured 12-week lab created to help serious young artists evolve into confident, expressive, industry-ready performers.
Each session builds upon the last, encouraging students to deepen their emotional connection, refine their technique, and explore the full range of their creative expression.
At its heart, the program is about helping performers connect with the place where their passion and artistry live.
"That’s where my heart is. That’s where my art is."
The Performance Pillars
Core Areas of Training
The Performance Lab is built around six key pillars designed to develop the complete performer.
Performance Presence & Confidence
Building the ability to command the stage and connect with an audience.
Emotional Access & Character Work
Learning to tell stories through movement, voice, and emotional authenticity.
Movement Precision & Artistry
Strengthening technique while developing personal style and expression.
Vocal & Expressive Expansion
Exploring voice, sound, and expressive range to deepen performance ability.
Audition Preparation & Industry Mindset
Developing professionalism, preparation habits, and the confidence needed for auditions and professional environments.
Artist Identity & Personal Branding
Helping performers understand their unique artistic voice and how to communicate it clearly.
What Makes The Performance Lab Different
Where Technique Meets True Performance
Most dance training focuses on choreography and technique. The Performance Lab goes further.
This program is designed to develop the complete performer by combining movement, acting, voice, and artistic exploration in one focused training environment. Students are not only learning steps. They are learning how to communicate, connect, and command a stage.
Under the guidance of Chonique Sneed, students gain insight from a working industry professional who understands what it takes to succeed in today’s performance world.
What makes The Performance Lab unique:
Integrated Performer Training
Movement, acting, voice, and stage presence are developed together so artists grow as full performers.
Industry Perspective
Students learn directly from a professional choreographer and movement director with real-world experience in television, live performance, and entertainment.
Mentorship & Artistic Guidance
Beyond technique, performers are supported in discovering their voice, identity, and confidence as artists.
A Curated Training Environment
Small group sessions create space for focused coaching, personal feedback, and meaningful growth.
Exposure to Working Artists
Monthly guest workshops introduce students to new creative voices and perspectives from the entertainment industry.
The result is a program that helps young artists grow not just as dancers, but as confident, expressive performers ready for their next stage.
The Outcome
What Performers Leave With
By the end of the 12-week Performance Lab, students leave with more than improved technique. They leave with a deeper understanding of themselves as artists and performers.
Through consistent training, coaching, and creative exploration, students develop the confidence, awareness, and skills needed to step into the next level of their performance journey.
Participants will gain:
Stronger Stage Presence
The confidence to perform with authenticity, connection, and command.
Expanded Performance Skills
Experience integrating movement, acting, and vocal expression into a cohesive performance style.
Greater Emotional Range
Tools for accessing emotion, storytelling, and character work in performance.
Professional Mindset & Preparation
An understanding of audition readiness, rehearsal discipline, and industry expectations.
Clearer Artistic Identity
Insight into their individual strengths, style, and creative voice.
Mentorship & Industry Insight
Guidance from a working professional and exposure to guest artists from the entertainment industry.
By the end of the program, performers walk away with new skills, deeper artistic confidence, and a clearer sense of how they want to show up on stage and in their careers.
Programs Overview
The Performers Path:
12-week artist development program
The Mini Lab:
2-week intensive of the Performer’s Path
The Path Workshop:
1-day intensive of the Performer’s Path
Bring The Performance Lab to YOU!
Your Studio! Your convention! Your Event ! Your Panel!
The Performance Lab is a high-level training experience led by Chonique Sneed that develops dancers into full performers. Combining movement, acting, voice, and stage presence, it’s designed for studios and events looking to offer something deeper than traditional dance training.