iLuminate
Industry | Technology |
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Founded | 2009 |
Founder | Miral Kotb |
Headquarters | , United States |
iLuminate is a theatrical and technology company based in New York, New York, USA, best known for competing in the sixth season of America's Got Talent. They finished in third place.[1][2][3][4]
The dancers were dressed in black and performed in the dark, but audience members were able to see them because the dancers' suits were covered in a mixture of electroluminescent wire and LEDs; the flashing lights that all the dancers wore were synchronized to display various effects.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The company was founded in 2009 by Miral Kotb, a software engineer.[5][6] By 2019, iLuminate had performed in over 15 countries.[7]
Las Vegas show
[edit]On August 26, 2021, iLuminate held its first performance at The Strat in Las Vegas. The show blends music, dance, technology and art with dancers that wear special light suits.[8]
iLuminate held its 100th show on March 6, 2022, at The STRAT Theater.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kwiatkowski, Elizabeth (2011). "'America's Got Talent' Determines First Five Sixth-Season Finals Acts". Reality TV World. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ Reiher, Andrea (September 8, 2011). "'America's Got Talent': The Top 4 Are ..." Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved September 14, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ Strachan, Alex (2011). "Final Four Acts Perform Tonight". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ Martin, Laura (2011). "'America's Got Talent': How Are the Top 4 Feeling about the Finale?". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ Graeber, Laurel (February 25, 2014). "Stars! Or So They Can Seem". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "ILuminate bringing show to The STRAT later this summer". KTNV. July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (January 28, 2019). "iLuminate: Electrifying performers light up the stage". Associated Press. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ Katsilometes, John (April 30, 2021). "New 'iLuminate' show is the dance party The Strat has never had". Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (March 7, 2022). "iLuminate Celebrates 100th Performance On The Las Vegas Strip". Retrieved September 28, 2022.