iLuminate

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]

ILuminate
IndustryTechnology
Founded2009
FounderMiral Kotb
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
iLuminate Las Vegas at The Strat
iLuminate dancers in light suits

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.

History

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

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

References
  1. Kwiatkowski, Elizabeth (2011). "'America's Got Talent' Determines First Five Sixth-Season Finals Acts". Reality TV World. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  2. Reiher, Andrea (September 8, 2011). "'America's Got Talent': The Top 4 Are ..." Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  3. Strachan, Alex (2011). "Final Four Acts Perform Tonight". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  4. Martin, Laura (2011). "'America's Got Talent': How Are the Top 4 Feeling about the Finale?". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  5. Graeber, Laurel (February 25, 2014). "Stars! Or So They Can Seem". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  6. "ILuminate bringing show to The STRAT later this summer". KTNV. July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  7. Tuccio-Koonz, Linda (January 28, 2019). "iLuminate: Electrifying performers light up the stage". Associated Press. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. Katsilometes, John (April 30, 2021). "New 'iLuminate' show is the dance party The Strat has never had". Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  9. Wild, Stephi (March 7, 2022). "iLuminate Celebrates 100th Performance On The Las Vegas Strip". Retrieved September 28, 2022.


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