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FULL-TIME COMPETITIVE

Full-time competitive dance is an elite, highly structured program designed for dancers who are committed to achieving excellence in their craft. These dancers aspire to compete at regional and national levels, dedicating between 8 to 16+ hours each week to intensive training across multiple styles. It’s a journey that demands passion, perseverance, and a love for both performance and personal growth.

 

At our studio, full-time competitive dance offers a comprehensive experience that includes:

 

High Weekly Hours

 

Our full-time competitive dancers train between 8 to 16+ hours per week, immersing themselves in a rigorous schedule that balances technique classes, choreography sessions, extra rehearsals, conditioning, and even private coaching. Every hour spent in the studio helps develop the discipline, strength, and artistry needed to thrive both on and off the stage. Our Full Time competitive dancers dance Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings with extra choreography on weekends. 

 

Training Across Multiple Styles

 

Versatility is key to a well-rounded dancer. Our full-time program includes mandatory training in a variety of dance styles to ensure our dancers are prepared for any opportunity:

• Ballet (2–3 classes per week)

• Jazz (2–3 classes per week)

• Acro (2 classes per week)

• Contemporary

• Lyrical

• Tap

• Hip-Hop

 

Each style plays a critical role in a dancer’s technical development and artistic expression. Our dancers are encouraged to embrace the unique challenges and creativity each genre brings.

 

Regular Competitions

 

Throughout the season, our dancers participate in 4–5 competitions, showcasing their skills in a variety of routines, including:

• Solos

• Duets and Trios

• Small Groups

• Large Groups

• Lines and or Extended Lines

 

At each event, routines are judged on technique, performance quality, choreography, entertainment value, and overall impact. Competition weekends are vibrant, high-energy experiences that foster growth, resilience, and unforgettable memories.

 

A Strong, Supportive Team Environment

 

Being part of our full-time competitive team means joining a community built on trust, encouragement, and shared passion. Every dancer is paired with a “big” or “little” buddy for the season, ensuring that mentorship and leadership development are at the heart of our studio culture.

 

Our team isn’t just about individual achievement — it’s about lifting each other up, building lifelong friendships, and learning the true value of teamwork and sportsmanship.

 

In short, full-time competitive dance is more than just training — it’s a lifestyle. It blends athletic discipline, artistic exploration, and spirited competition into one incredible journey. It’s the dance world’s version of elite sports training, and it’s where dedication meets dreams.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Choosing Dance District for my daughter’s competitive dance team was one of the best decisions we've made. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt like part of a family. The environment is incredibly welcoming, and it’s clear that the owners and teachers genuinely care about each dancer, not just their progress, but their well-being too.

The instructors are not only talented and experienced, but they also go above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire. They’ve helped my daughter grow tremendously, both as a dancer and as a confident young person. The positive, team-oriented atmosphere makes it a place she’s always excited to go to, her best friends are at Dance District, and as a parent, that means everything.

Dance District isn’t just a dance studio, it’s a community, and we’re so grateful to be a part of it."

Caitlin Norton

"We all want our kids to have a place where they can grow, feel supported and make lifelong friendships. Dance District is that place. To see and hear the encouragement, love and support the dancers give each other is what it's all about. The friendships my daughter has made at dance will continue long after she graduates. Kate and Becky encourage the older dancers to mentor the younger ones through their big sister/little sister initiative. The close bond my daughter has with her "little sister" is unbreakable. Kate and Becky, and their teachers, have created a community, and Dance District is a studio that feels like family. 

 

When my daughter graduates next year, she'll have been with Dance District for 10 years. Thank you Kate, Becky, the teachers, and students (big and small) for being such a positive part of her journey."

Cheryl Vallendar

"We can’t say enough good things about our daughter’s dance studio, Dance District.. From the moment she joined, it’s been an incredibly positive and inspiring environment. The teachers are passionate, professional, and truly care about helping each dancer grow—not just in technique, but in confidence and character. Our daughter has gained so much more than just dance skills; she’s found lifelong friendships, role models, and a place where she truly belongs. Dance has also taught her the value of hard work and perseverance—lessons that reach far beyond the studio. It’s more than just dance—it’s a place where kids thrive and memories are made!"

Christine Senra

"We have been with Dance District Inc. from day one! We knew Kate and Becky from the previous studio we danced at and when that studio closed, we were thrilled to follow Kate and Becky into their new venture. The venture started out small, but in the last nine years they have grown Dance District into a thriving studio with an amazing track record! The staff are amazing, and combine teaching great technique in all the disciplines with being firm and at the same time warm and always encouraging. The facility has grown along with the studio size, and is a great physical space to call your dancer's second home, with homework tables and a kitchen area. One of my favourite things about Dance District is the big sister/little sibling program they began several years ago. Both of my kids benefited greatly from this program as it pairs students up, and gives the younger child an older mentor and friend who is there to cheer them on and look out for them.  The older child gets a chance to hone their leadership skills and empathy and support for their little throughout the competitive season and beyond! 

I love everything about this studio; from the communication to parents, community building activities like Santa Claus Parade and Winter Disco, and their unwavering support for all their students! It is definitely our second family *- so much so that when my older daughter graduated, she returned a couple years later to begin as a junior teacher! She now teaches the precompetitive kids and does extra choreography. Even though at the end of this year I will no longer have any kids of my own dancing, we will always consider this studio our family and they will have our life long support!"

Kim Ramsahoye

"We absolutely love Dance District! The teachers are incredibly talented, professional, and caring. They treat each dancer with respect and love, creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued. Although we are new to the studio, my daughters have been welcomed with open arms and are thriving. They are receiving high-quality level of training, building strong friendships, and their growth, confidence, and advancement in their dance technique in a short time has been incredible! We love DD and would highly recommend it!"

Jennifer Beaumont 

"My daughter Milayna has been dancing with DD for over 7 years, currently on the Inter Competitive Team, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the role this studio has played in her life. DD’s commitment to shaping her not only into a beautiful and confident dancer, but also into a strong, compassionate leader, has truly exceeded all expectations.

DD is so much more than just a place where Milayna dances, it’s her second home. The teachers, her teammates, and the entire community have become like a second family to her. As a parent, knowing she’s surrounded by such support, encouragement, and care means everything.

I’ve always felt confident and safe leaving her in the hands of the amazing staff. Their communication with parents has consistently been top-notch, which reflects the professionalism and heart they pour into everything they do.

We are so proud to be part of the DD family! “

Amyee Ciprovski 

"Moving to Dance District was the best decision we could have made for our daughters.  Becky and Kate and the rest of the incredible DD staff and choreographers made the transition so smooth for the girls.  Dance District has challenged my girls to improve their skills in the areas of technique and performance.  We have seen their confidence and love of dance really grow and shine through since we joined last year. The thing we love the most about DD is that the team work is cherished and valued.  The kids on each team support each other and push each other to be better dancers they can be.  The choreography is fresh, exciting and challenges the kids to push themselves to new heights.  When the team wins, everyone wins and that makes every child walk away from a season feeling a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment. In a short period of time, the girls have made new friends and found a group of supportive teachers that will continue to care, support and push them to achieve their best. We feel lucky to be a part of this incredible dance studio and are excited to see what new opportunities arise for our girls in the years to come."

Kelly Hickey

"When I think of Dance District, I think family.  We’ve been there since the beginning and I couldn’t be more happy to have Dance District as part of our lives. Kate and Becky are incredible owners, they’re welcoming and encouraging of all those who come through the doors. The teachers come with extensive amount of talent and their passion to teach is evident. So much so that my daughter came back for a victory lap year, she wasn’t ready to leave the place she calls her second home.

This is however our final year, and as it sadly comes to a close, it is certainly not the end, Dance District isn’t just a dance studio it’s a place where your child will grow as a person, where they will met lifelong friends, where they will find support when times are rough, it’s not only about dance, it about building self esteem, self confidence, and helping to shape them into the adults they will become. 

Dance District is and will always be a part of our lives because they’re a part of our family."

Karen Armstrong 

"We have had an absolutely stellar experience with Dance District so far. Our daughter has been a part of two other studios, and so we therefore have a great basis for comparison. It all starts with organization, management and communication. Dance District’s owners/managers are immaculate communicators. Every step of the way, we have absolutely no ambiguity or concerns regarding classes, competitions, fee structure, etc. It is very refreshing to receive lucid, concise emails regularly, so that there are no surprises. In terms of teachers and instruction, we have been blown away at how well DD has created a constructive and empathetic environment to push our daughter to the next  level, both with respect to her solo as well as the absolutely mind-blowing group dances. We’ve never seen full line items as complex and intricate as these in our 14 years of being dance parents! And finally (and perhaps most importantly), the community. Our daughter was new this year, and everyone from her fellow dancers to dance parents to the teachers to the owners have made her (and us) feel completely comfortable, welcome, and part of the fabric of this dance community. This has been refreshing and unbelievably valuable to us. We intend to continue with Dance District for our daughter going forward into her senior high school years, and all of the above is a testament to why we are on board!  Bravo to the owners, management, teachers, dancers and dance parents for creating such a wonderful dance environment for personal growth, teamwork, discipline, joy and energy!"

Sheel Parekh

OAKVILLE'S TOP CHOICE

Dance District is committed to continuing to build our Studio based on respect and integrity. We have built a reputation in the community of being Oakville’s Favourite Studio. Our main goal is to foster an environment for dancers to feel they can be themselves. It is important to us that each dancer feels that they are apart of our Dance District Family. They feel sale to express themselves through the art of dance, and encourage their hard work to become the best dancer they can be.

AWARD - VOTED TOP CHOICE STUDIO FROM 2018 TO 2025
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