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Sands College Welcomes Mandy Moore as Director of Commercial Dance LA
Sands College of Performing Arts
World-renowned Choreographer Mandy Moore joins Sands College of Performing Arts as Director of Commercial Dance LA. In this role, Mandy will provide our students with an immersive experience, allowing them to learn from one of the industry's top professionals and gain valuable insights into choreography, performance, and the commercial dance world.
Desiree Narciso
Welcome Renowned Choreographer Mandy Moore as Director of Commercial Dance LA
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of world-renowned Choreographer Mandy Moore as Director of Commercial Dance LA. In this role, Mandy will provide our students with an immersive experience, allowing them to learn from one of the industry's top professionals and gain valuable insights into choreography, performance, and the commercial dance world.
Mandy Moore's illustrious career is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a profound impact on the dance and entertainment industry. She is a three-time Emmy Award winner with thirteen nominations, captivating audiences worldwide through her work on iconic productions such as "So You Think You Can Dance." In 2017, Mandy made history as the first choreographer to work on the Golden Globe Awards, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Emmy Awards in the same year. Some of her most recent work includes Paramount’s "Babylon" and Taylor Swift’s "The Eras Tour."
Her choreographic artistry has been showcased in acclaimed films such as Chazelle’s original "La La Land," and "American Hustle," as well as in television shows like "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," and "Glee." Her stage work includes directing and choreographing the “Dancing with the Stars Tour,” “The Wedding Singer,” and “Nobody Loves You.”
We’re thrilled to have Mandy spearheading this semester in LA for our Junior class. Her vast experience and connections in the film, television, and commercial dance industry in LA will provide our students with first-hand knowledge and unparalleled opportunities. We couldn’t be more excited.
—Lauren Gaul, Interim Program Head of Commercial Dance
Mandy will bring her extensive experience and creative vision to our Commercial Dance LA semester, which offers students the incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders, master dance and choreography skills, and connect with top agencies.
Please join us in welcoming Mandy Moore to our Commercial Dance community. We look forward to the inspiration and excellence she will bring to our program.
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George Davis
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Currently Studying: BBA in Finance/MBA in Business Analytics
Current Internship: Corporate Finance FP&A Intern, AMC Networks
Pronouns: He/Him
Lubin student George Davis '25 credits his coursework, Career Services, Excel certifications, workshops, and networking opportunities with helping him land his second internship with AMC Networks.
How has the Lubin School of Business helped you prepare for your current internship?
The foundation of data visualization and complex Excel formulas addressed in business analytics with Professor Winch was extremely helpful and important. Exposure to the world of entertainment finance is truly remarkable and ever-changing. The presence of behavioral finance within the Lubin School of Business explains many of the trends in entertainment right now, as linear streaming declines and streaming networks rise. Lubin's close alignment with Career Services has served me well by guiding me to this internship. Taking advantage of Excel certifications, workshops, and networking opportunities has been instrumental in landing this role. The principal foundations of accounts payable and accounts receivable, capital versus operational expenditures, and variance analysis, were all mentioned in my accounting and data analytics courses at Lubin, and I am incredibly grateful for them.
What attracted you to this internship?
I previously interned in the Supplier Diversity Department within Procurement at AMC Networks. The company's ability to create meaningful stories on and behind the screen is what motivated me to return. Being a close-knit team in such a large entertainment space promotes learning and collaboration; I really enjoy this.
Describe what a typical day looks like as an intern at your organization?
I have daily check-ins with my boss. I also come in and read our "In The News" articles about all of the exciting shows and movies that are making headlines globally. I then move into analysis and projects. Almost every other day I make time to learn cross functionally. I really enjoy Senior Leadership Team Coffee Chats where we receive insight on industry trends, career progressions, and how key figures have landed such important roles.
What has been the highlight or most enjoyable aspect of your internship so far?
I have thoroughly enjoyed returning to a familiar campus, with familiar faces, while also meeting an entirely new team. I am looking forward to the internship project at the end of this summer and our road trip to the satellite stations where our shows are broadcast worldwide to both our affiliates and linear networks.
How has this experience shaped or impacted your career goals?
This experience has given me exposure that I am able to leverage moving forward in my career. I really enjoy that our product is consumable. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with a high-performing team conducting technical analyses on real-world budgeting and forecasting challenges.
Internships are incredibly important in understanding corporate America, markets, and experiences beyond higher education and academia. I hope to be more inquisitive in regard to my lens on approaching new content and remembering how I will leverage it at my next internship.
How will this experience impact your next semester at Lubin?
It has motivated me to always ask crucial questions. Internships are incredibly important in understanding corporate America, markets, and experiences beyond higher education and academia. I hope to be more inquisitive in regard to my lens on approaching new content and remembering how I will leverage it at my next internship.
Do you have any advice for other Lubin students who would like to pursue an internship in the future?
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