Why Join Us
The Full-Time Competitive Program at Canadian Dance Company is designed to give dancers who are passionate about the art of dance the opportunity to compete with a team at a higher level than our Part-Time Program. These dancers receive robust training and performing opportunities and compete in a Full-Time category at competitions. Full-Time families benefit from the high-calibre curriculum and faculty, along with a program that supports a manageable lifestyle balance.
We have three Full-Time Teams, with dancers placed according to age and ability: Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced. Dancers will train with our competitive faculty in six required styles — jazz, ballet (including pointe for eligible dancers on the Intermediate and Advanced teams), tap, hip hop, contemporary — and one required discipline: acro (8–10.5 hours per week). Your team routines will perform at Showcase, compete at three regional competitions, and appear in the Year-End Shows.
REAL STORIES, REAL IMPACT
“From the moment Kara twirled into CDC at just three years old, she’s been embraced by a community that feels like family. Over these eleven years, Miss Lexie and Miss Regan have nurtured her talent and confidence with kindness, patience, and endless encouragement. The friendships she’s formed with fellow dancers—and the support from all the parents—have made every class and recital a joy. Thanks to CDC’s gentle guidance and unwavering belief in Kara, we are forever grateful for the warmth, inspiration, and care CDC has given our family.” – Sammi Wang (Full Time Competitive Parent)
“Enrolling in the full-time competitive dance program has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It has been a great next- step in our child’s competitive dance journey. She really enjoys competing in additional disciplines and advancing her training. The environment, as with all of our experiences at CDC, has been welcoming, encouraging, and a great balance of challenge and fun. We’ve seen our child grow so much since joining the full-time team — not just as a dancer, but also in her sense of confidence, commitment, and teamwork. The teachers have been incredible. They really understand how to support each dancer individually, helping them feel seen, motivated, and proud of what they’re achieving. What we’ve loved most is how the full-time program has sparked a love of dance – a spark we see inside and outside of the studio.
We’re truly grateful for everything this program has provided — it has laid a strong foundation for personal development and a lasting passion for dance.” – Melissa Graham (Full Time Competitive Parent)
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Please fill out the Competitive Application Form below.
Step 2: Once you submit the form, you will be sent to the payment page.
More information can be found in our FAQ below, or download our competitive brochure.
Competitive Application Form
(Audition Fee is $25. Applicants are limited to 1 audition slot per child.)
