Build the artist
Not just the dancer

TEMP Intensive

“I initially joined TEMP Intensive during COVID as a way to continue training online, but it quickly grew into an experience far beyond anything I could have imagined.

Since joining TEMP, I’ve had the opportunity to train across multiple cities and build meaningful connections along the way. Tristan’s dedication to the program, both in and out of training, created an environment that pushed all of us to show up as our best selves.

I’ve built a network for life, trained harder than I ever have, and I encourage everyone to take up this opportunity!”

TEMP Intensive

“TEMP Collective is a good introduction to starting your dance career. The program offers a lot to people who are willing to put in the effort to better themselves and grow in dance.

I recommend this program to anyone because it gave me a small family of like minded people. People who I want to surround myself with and people who I want to grow with.“

TEMP Intensive

“Aside from being a strong mentor, Tristan is indisputably one of the most humble and kindest dancers/choreographers I’ve met in the LA dance industry, and always creates such authentic and supportive spaces.

I think for any dancer - whether you’re a novice or wanting to go pro - it’s important to be in spaces that are not only physically demanding but are actually reciprocal, which is where the true growth happens.

And TEMP Collective is exactly that!!! ❤️”

TEMP Intensive

“TEMP Intensive was one of the first LA programs I participated in, and as someone coming from out of town, I’m deeply grateful for that experience.

The environment created both a strong sense of community and a high standard of training that pushed my growth as a person and as a dancer.

There’s truly no space like TEMP!”

TEMP Intensive

“Joining Tristan’s program (as a beginner at the time) absolutely changed the game for me, and I still use the advice and critiques he has given me to this day.

For me, I needed a lot of help on body awareness, listening and digesting the different nuances within his pieces, as well as textures. And in the short time he worked with me back when it was on zoom, there were already major improvements I could see in myself! I definitely owe the maturity in my dancing today to the tools he gave me back then.

Doing TEMP was one of the best programs I invested in early on in my journey, and is 1000% worth every penny.”

TEMP Intensive

“TEMP Collective is such a great space to expand your community. I started the first season during covid and left with friends for a lifetime.

TEMP breaks the mental boundaries of doubt and helps you better yourself as a dancer but also as a peer. Tristan talks to us about goals and projections. I told him I wanted to dance at a higher professional level, he helped me break my mentality and I started working towards the things I wanted and got them.

Love my TEMP Fam!“

TEMP Essentials + TEMP Intensive

“I joined both the Essentials and Intensive programs to sharpen my foundational mechanics and develop a more professional training etiquette.

Essentials provided a deep dive into the names and mechanics of movement, while TEMP Intensive challenged my choreography retention and taught me how to sustain my body through dancer-specific workouts and proper recovery.

These experiences have significantly accelerated my learning speed and refined my teaching style, all while helping me build lasting community connections I hadn't found elsewhere. I highly recommend these programs.”

TEMP Collective

“I felt like I mostly struggled with my self confidence in dance. And it wasn’t until I met Tristan and went under his mentorship and training that I found myself being more proud of not only myself in dance but my confidence.

It opened up new doors for me because I was less scared for myself. I am forever grateful to have crossed paths with Tristan as not only my mentor but my friend alongside many other companions I made along the way through this program :-)”

TEMP Intensive

“Joining TEMP came at a pivotal moment in my life. This program pushed me far beyond what I thought I was capable of, and I genuinely cannot imagine where I'd be without it. Beyond the tools and training , I walked away with lifelong friendships that I know will stand the test of time..Tristan saw the potential in me before I fully saw it in myself, and the push he gave me was instrumental in shaping the dancer and person I've become — a foundation that has carried me to where I now stand as a teacher and a working professional in the film industry in Vancouver, Canada.

TEMP was a defining milestone in my career, and every bit of it was worth it.”

TEMP Intensive

"Working with Tristan in TEMP taught me how to dance at a higher level than where I was at originally.

I made so many amazing connections and friendships along the way and grew into a more confident version of myself.

Without the TEMP Collective and his mentorship I would not be where I am today in my dance journey."

TEMP Essentials + TEMP Intensive

“As a dancer who never went through extensive or “proper” training, Essentials provided me a launching pad in the right direction by establishing foundations and education in hiphop, house, and afro.

A year later, TEMP Intensive then gave me a chance to put those foundations to the test, to hone my movement, and to test my limits on all fronts. Much of how I move and the confidence I have while performing today is because TEMP Collective provided a constructive space to foster growth without fear of judgement and failure where I was given tools to be self-sufficient in my personal dance journey.”

TEMP Intensive

“Tristan’s mentorship reshaped how I view myself as a dancer and taught me how to train with intention.

I left feeling more grounded in my abilities and motivated to push myself in rooms I used to feel more hesitant in.”

TEMP Essentials

“I signed up for TEMP Essentials because I was a ballet dancer and wanted to excel in the dance classes at commercial studios, where I was struggling.

Tristan’s course pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me the groundwork to continually improve and grow in commercial dance styles.

On top of that, the people I met during Essentials have become some of my closest friends who I still keep up with years later.”

TEMP Essentials

“Being part of the program was such a rewarding experience. It pushed me to grow as a dancer, solidify my foundations, while still being supported the whole way through.

I walked away not just stronger technically, but also gained new friendships that have continued to motivate and inspire me in the dance community.”

TEMP Intensive

“TEMP Intensive was the first program I joined. ’Til this day, it is still the most worth-it program I have ever been a part of. In a sea of programs where dancers are often neglected and treated as money bags, Tristan takes time to learn about your personal life outside of dance.

He stays attentive during your 1on1 meetings and makes sure to finish conversations. He also accepts calls off the clock. Proving he is willing to give you double than what you give him.”

TEMP Essentials

“TEMP Essentials was definitely an integral part of my dance journey! I got to learn different styles, improve my movement quality and make friends in the community.

I would recommend it to dancers of any level looking for more foundational training.”

TEMP Intensive

“In my experience in TEMP, learning under Tristan helped me understand the importance of groove, how it's one of the most important aspects when learning and teaching choreography.

He also focused on how having a strong foundation is key to understanding how your body moves.

Being in the program for two years, I was able to take my knowledge and apply it daily teaching and shaping the young minds.”

TEMP Intensive

“TEMP Intensive challenged me to grow beyond my comfort zone and redefine my limits.

I’ve built meaningful connections, gained valuable insight into the dance industry and developed a new perspective on training as a dancer-athlete.

I’m incredibly grateful Tristan/TEMP provides a safe space, the tools and the mentorship to empower dancers to pursue dance as a career.“

TEMP Intensive

“My experience in TEMP Intensive has been nothing short of amazing. The level of wisdom and knowledge that Tristan brings to this program was pivotal in allowing me to level up my dance.

Though it can be intense from a mental and a physical standpoint, the growth I was able to achieve was immense.“