EXPG

**EXPG ENTERTAINMENT**, originally known as **EXPG STUDIO** (or "EXPG STUDIO by LDH"), is the comprehensive name of all public talent schools (schools for performing arts) established and operated by **expg Inc.**, a subsidiary of LDH JAPAN, that train people who want to become artists in the field of dancing, singing, acting or modelling. The name "EXPG" is an acronym for "**EX**ILE **P**rofessional **G**ym", deriving from its founders.

On April 1, 2013, the EXPG division spun off to form its own subsidiary within LDH called **expg Inc.**

On June 1, 2021, it was announced that EXPG STUDIO would expand globally and be re-organized as **EXPG ENTERTAINMENT**.

Since the reorganization, EXPG ENTERTAINMENT comprises the brand categories/divisions:

* EXPG STUDIO: Producing artists through a unique training system (dance/vocal/rap/act/DJ).
* EXPG ONLINE STUDIO: Online dance lessons for anyone, anytime, anywhere.
* ETC DANCE SCHOOL: A place where people can experience dance for the first time and enjoy dance according to their own goals.
* EXPG High School: A place where students can obtain a high school diploma while learning dance.

## About

The goal of EXPG is to qualify aspiring entertainers to be able to work as professionals in the entertainment industry. Anyone, from completely inexperienced children to adults, is eligible to join. Professional vocal trainers, dance, rap, DJ and acting instructors are teaching from the basics to advanced lessons. Classes are categorized by age group, level and theme, such as "KIDS Class", "REGULAR Class" (junior high school students and above), "KIDS Select Class'", "EXILE TRIBE Music Choreography Class" and "Special Class" (for guest instructors). There have been many successful graduates so far.

EXPG hosts exclusive events and original entertainment shows for their students, and provides them with opportunities to gain "practical experiences" by performing at live concerts of LDH artists and fulfill their dreams through in-house auditions, while promoting dance culture.

The best students of all schools in Japan are assembled in the "EXPG Lab" division. Additionally, EXPG offers the initiative "EXPG High School", a system that allows students to acquire high school graduation qualifications through distance learning while also training to work in the field of dance as a profession.

## Locations

The first EXPG Studio opened in October 2003 in Tokyo and since then the schools have expanded around the globe. There are currently 12 schools at different locations in Japan, 3 schools located in other countries (1 in Taiwan and 2 in China) and an online school (opened in 2018).

Locations
* Fukuoka
* Funabashi
* Kyoto
* ~~Matsuyama~~
* Miyazaki
* Nagoya
* Okinawa
* Omiya
* Osaka
* Sapporo
* Sendai
* Tokyo
* Yokohama
* ~~Los Angeles~~
* ~~New York~~
* Taipei
* Shanghai

## Graduates

*Main article: EXPG/Graduates*
A list of artists active in the entertainment industry that trained at an EXPG STUDIO, sorted by location.

Alumni often visit EXPG STUDIOs to teach, provide guidance and share their professional experiences.

## EXPG Lab

*Main article: EXPG/EXPG Lab*
The sub-division of EXPG which includes a selection of the best students across the schools in Japan.

## EXPG High School

*Main article: EXPG/EXPG High School*
A system by EXPG for children who want to work in the field of dance as a profession by allowing them to acquire high school graduation qualifications through distance learning while also training to dance.

## Events

*Main article: EXPG/Events*
There are several exclusive events for EXPG students organized and held annually by the talent school.

## ETC DANCE SCHOOL

"ETC DANCE SCHOOL powered by EXPG" is a dance school intended for beginners without prior experience in dancing. Everybody, from children to adults, is eligible to enroll. The subsidiary school was founded in October 2019.

## Trivia

* In 2016, the all-female project unit Questy was formed with EXPG students for a limited amount of time under the production of Toei Animation's 60th anniversary film *Pop in Q.*
* Since 2017, EXPG has been managing the project units for the *Girls x Heroine!* franchise which consist of EXPG students.
* The EXPG Studio logo which has been in use since 2017 was designed by American graffiti artist FUTURA under the production of Japanese designer NIGO.
* The EXPG ENTERTAINMENT logo which has been in use since 2021 was designed by Sato Kashiwa.
* Architect Yukiharu Takematsu+E.P.A & designers from so+ba were in charge of the architectural design and graphic design of the Jinqiao School in Shanghai.
* The target audience of EXPG ranges from 3 years old to adulthood.
	+ The ratio of students in the kids class for elementary school students and younger and the regular class for junior high school students and older is approximately 5:5, according to a report in October 2017.
* According to the management staff, they place importance not only on skills but also on human qualities when it comes to the students at EXPG, and teach them greetings, courtesy, and manners through their lessons.
	+ EXPG graduates confirm that the school is not only about dance, but also about education as a human being and etiquette, such as teaching how to greet people and be polite.
* According to EXPG graduates, the closeness of the students and instructors is also one of the appeals of EXPG.
* Some EXPG graduates go on to work for EXPG or as LDH staff members.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "EXPG STUDIO BY LDH" changes its name to "EXPG ENTERTAINMENT"! A branch school opens in Shanghai, China! EXILE AKIRA to serve as honorary principal / chief art director!!
2. ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2195206/full/
3. ↑ https://expg.jp/info/detail.php?info\_id=5807&school\_id=&category\_id=1&page=ALL
4. ↑ 子どもたちの夢かなえる場所ＥＸＰＧはどんなとこ？
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 「EXPG STUDIO TOKYO」新校舎に潜入！　“ストリートカルチャー”学べる充実の施設を徹底レポ
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://realsound.jp/2023/05/post-1322085.html
7. ↑ EXPG About
8. ↑ EXPG ONLINE STUDIOが4月にスタート、世界や健二郎らのダンスレッスンも
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 https://realsound.jp/2017/10/post-118642\_2.html
10. ↑ EXPG Diary Vol.75 Page 9
11. ↑ https://xtrend.nikkei.com/atcl/contents/18/00941/00005/
12. ↑ https://hochi.news/articles/20210326-OHT1T50286.html
13. ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/558512
14. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/734084/3/

## External links

EXPG
* EXPG Official Website
* EXPG Official Website *(old)*
* EXPG Instagram
* EXPG Twitter
* EXPG YouTube Channel
* EXPG LDH Website

International EXPG
* EXPG STUDIO TAIPEI Official Instagram
* EXPG STUDIO TAIPEI Official YouTube channel
* EXPG STUDIO NEW YORK Official Instagram
* EXPG STUDIO NEW YORK Official Twitter
* EXPG STUDIO LA Official Instagram
* EXPG STUDIO LA Official Twitter
* EXPG ENTERTAINMENT Official Website (Shanghai)

ETC DANCE SCHOOL
* ETC DANCE SCHOOL Official Website
* ETC DANCE SCHOOL Official Twitter
* ETC DANCE SCHOOL Official Instagram