The School of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre

When my little girl turned 3, my husband and I decided to sign her up for dance classes. After heating some great reviews from friend who had signed their children up for dance classes, we signed our daughter up for ''Music and Movement''. This toddler class was perfect for my daughter! They kept the classes fun and upbeat to keep her, and the other students interested through the whole class. Be warned, the classes can be expensive, but if you can afford it, it is well worth the investment.

We are very grateful for the school, its faculty and staff. A wonderful space and great learning and performing, highly recommended.

Our daughter participated this past summer in the SunDance summer program online which was a new experience for everyone, yet the training was still comprehensive and thorough while still allowing the dancers to create and develop their own artistry. She has just recently begun training as a company apprentice with CCDT, and has felt very welcomed and appreciated. All the teachers are very respectful and truly want the best for each dancer. The feedback is delivered in a constructive and positive way. COVID-19 protocols are in effect and have not taken away from the overall experience.

My daughter has been a student of the school for five years. I highly recommend this school. I am a former professional dancer and their curriculum is well structured mixing both Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes but also the Limon method of modern dance- something that cannot be found in any other school in Canada. It is non-competitive (with classes in other dance styles too). The school has a 'advanced program' for young dancers to progress through leading up to a company position (after passing auditions) while at the same time embraces 'recreational' dancers who work towards the end of the year school performance. Their shows are a MUST SEE, if you are curious about the quality of dance training, which are held at established theaters.

After a few years of creative movement classes at a different studio we enrolled our daughter in ballet at CCDT with the thought that she might enjoy structured dance lessons. CCDT teachers expect a certain (age appropriate) amount of excellence from their students and the kids really do seem to respond to this. Our daughter certainly took to it, enrolled in several other classes and is now in love with dance with no plans to stop.