COMPETITIVE DANCE
Competitive Dance in Burlington
Creative Edge Dance Studio offers full-time and part-time competitive dance programs in Burlington, Ontario, for dancers who love to perform, compete, and challenge themselves. Our competitive teams provide a positive, supportive environment where dancers develop strong technique, creativity, confidence, discipline, and teamwork. From aspiring competitive dancers to experienced performers, our programs encourage students to grow both on and off the stage while building a lifelong passion for dance.
Full-Time & Part-Time Competitive Dance Programs
​Creative Edge offers both full-time and part-time competitive dance programs designed to help dancers develop their skills, gain performance experience, and reach their individual goals.
Our competitive dancers train across multiple dance styles, helping them become well-rounded, versatile performers. Alongside their mandatory classes, dancers are encouraged to participate in outside workshops and dance intensives, exposing them to new techniques, creative choreography, and different teaching styles.
Competitive students also participate in our annual summer intensive, featuring world-renowned choreographers and opportunities to expand their training beyond the regular dance season.
Competitive Dance Training & Class Requirements
Competitive dance at Creative Edge goes beyond learning choreography. Our dancers develop professionalism, time management, discipline, teamwork, and the ability to perform confidently in a competitive environment.
Full-time competitive dancers commit to a minimum of 8.5 hours of training per week, with regular class attendance required throughout the season.
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Our core competitive dance classes include:
Ballet: Building the technique, alignment, strength, and control that support other dance styles.
Jazz: Developing musicality, flexibility, precision, and performance skills.
Hip Hop: Exploring rhythm, movement, musical interpretation, and individual style.
Tap: Strengthening coordination, timing, rhythm, and footwork.
Lyrical: Combining technique, expression, and storytelling through movement.
Depending on their age, program, and skill level, dancers may also have opportunities to train in musical theatre, contemporary dance, open classes, and pointe. Our goal is to help every competitive dancer become a confident, versatile performer with a strong technical foundation.
Dance Competitions & Performance Opportunities
Competitive dancers at Creative Edge have opportunities to participate in several dance competitions throughout the year, putting their training, choreography, and performance skills into practice.
Beyond competitions, students also have opportunities to perform in our pre-season show and annual dance recital.
These experiences help dancers develop stage presence, confidence, teamwork, and professionalism while learning how to handle the challenges and excitement of performing in front of an audience.
Whether performing as part of a team or developing individual strengths, our competitive program encourages dancers to support one another, celebrate progress, and continue growing with every performance.
Competitive Dance Summer Intensive in Burlington
Our annual competitive dance summer intensive gives Creative Edge dancers an opportunity to strengthen their technique, explore new choreography, and learn from world-renowned choreographers.
The mandatory summer intensive takes place in August, helping competitive dancers prepare for the upcoming season, which officially begins in September.
Through focused training and exposure to different teaching styles, dancers continue developing their versatility, confidence, and performance abilities before the new competitive season begins.
Competitive Dance Auditions & Team Placement
Interested in joining a competitive dance team in Burlington? All dancers interested in Creative Edge's competitive program must first audition.
Our instructors evaluate dancers based primarily on their abilities, while also considering age when determining competitive team placement. Some dancers may be placed at different levels across individual dance styles when they demonstrate stronger skills in a particular discipline.
Students currently enrolled in our recreational dance program or open classes may also be invited to audition, providing an opportunity to transition into competitive dance.
Competitive dance requires additional commitment compared to recreational classes, but it also provides opportunities to perform, improve technique, and participate in several dance competitions throughout the year.
Interested in auditioning? Contact Creative Edge Dance Studio to arrange an appointment and learn more about our competitive teams.
Competitive Dance Registration & What to Expect
Competitive dance requires additional preparation and commitment throughout the season. Dancers are responsible for purchasing the costumes, appropriate footwear, makeup, and accessories required for their performances. Creative Edge provides competitive students with a shoe and tights list based on their enrolled classes.
Our performance costumes are designed by our choreographers and custom-made by our seamstress, with hip hop costumes typically incorporating street clothing.
Students enrolled in recreational dance programs or open classes may be invited to audition for the competitive team.
The competitive dance season begins each September, with the mandatory summer intensive taking place in August. For more information about competitive team placement, auditions, or registration, please contact Creative Edge Dance Studio.