iLuminate is a theatrical and

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based in

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, USA, best known for competing in the sixth season of ''

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''. They finished in third place. 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

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and

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s; 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. By 2019, iLuminate had performed in over 15 countries.

Las Vegas show

On August 26, 2021, iLuminate held its first performance at

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. The show blends music, dance, technology and art with dancers that wear special light suits. iLuminate held its 100th show on March 6, 2022, at The STRAT Theater.

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History

Las Vegas show

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