Our award winning competitive program offers dancers an opportunity to train and perform in all styles of dance. At Emotion Dance Company our competitive dancers have gone on to work professionally in Canada and the United States. This program is for focused dancers looking to strengthen their technical abilities, grow as a leader and team member, develop artistic expression and perform multiple times a year. Our Full-Time Competitive dancers train more than 6 hours per week.

  • Mini Company (5-7 yrs)

    Our Mini Company dancers train in Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Mini’s compete with their team in Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap. Dancers in the Mini Company are also offered the opportunity to have solos, duets, trios and extra groups.

    Acro and Hip Hop are optional classes for Mini Company dancers.

  • Junior Company (7-9 yrs)

    Our Junior Company dancers train in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Juniors compete with their team in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Dancers in the Junior Company are also offered the opportunity to have solos, duets, trios and extra groups.

    Training in all styles is not mandatory for Junior Company dancers.

  • Intermediate Company (12-14 yrs)

    Our Intermediate Company dancers train in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Intermediates compete with their company in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Dancers in the Intermediate Company are also offered the opportunity to have solos, duets, trios and extra groups.

    Training in all styles is not mandatory for Intermediate Company dancers.

  • Senior Company (15+ yrs)

    Our Senior Company dancers train in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Seniors compete with their company in Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap. Dancers in the Seniors Company are also offered the opportunity to have solos, duets, trios and extra groups.

    Training in all styles is not mandatory for Senior Company dancers.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • 6+ hours of dance per week.

  • Purchase a made-to-measure custom costume per competitive routine.

  • Perform at our Competitive Showcase and Year End Performance.

  • Attend and Compete at 4 Competitions (Travelling within Southwestern Ontario)

  • Purchase a competitive team jacket, accessories and makeup for competitions and performances.

Dancers who accept a spot in our Competitive Programs are making a team commitment to attend class, practice and perform with their team for the entire season Sept - June.

Interested in joining our competitive team? Contact us via email to complete a video assessment or give us a call (519) 767-5361 to arrange an in-person competitive assessment!

If you have previously danced on a competitive team you can complete a virtual assessment by sending us a video of your most recent solo, duet/trio, or group. Please send as many applicable videos in a variety of styles to show your range of ability.