Full-Time Competitive
Elite training for dedicated dancers ready to compete, perform, and pursue excellence.
TDA Studio of the Year (x2)
VDC is the only Canadian studio to ever win The Dance Awards prestigious 'Studio of the Year' award twice in three years.
Pursue a BFA
VDC equips dancers with the technique and versatility to attend any University or College program in North America.
Work professionally
VDC alumni have become SYTYCD & Tony award winners, international choreographers and professional dancers and actors.
The VDC Experience
We prepare students for their future.
Being part of the Full-Time Competitive Program means being part of something bigger than just dance.
- Our dancers perform in large-scale group numbers, work with creative concepts, and take the stage alongside teammates who share the same commitment and passion.
- Behind every performance is a team — dedicated teachers, supportive families, and dancers who push each other to be better every day.
- From long rehearsal days to the energy of competition weekends, the experience builds not only strong dancers, but confident, resilient individuals
We understand how pivotal these years are and the lessons they learn at VDC will have an impact on the rest of their lives.
A Program Designed for Serious Dancers
Our Full-Time Competitive Program is built for dancers who are ready to take their training to the highest level.
Dancers in this program train multiple days per week, work closely with our faculty, and represent VDC on stage at competitions, conventions, and performances throughout the season.
This program is designed for dancers who:
- Are committed to consistent, structured training
- Thrive in a team environment
- Are motivated to improve technically and artistically
- Are excited to perform and compete
Training at VDC
Training in the Full-Time Competitive Program is comprehensive, challenging, and designed to support each dancer’s development across multiple styles in all age levels: Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior.
Dancers train approximately 9–15+ hours per week, depending on age and level.
Weekly training includes:
- Ballet & Pointe (technical foundation)
- Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyrical
- Hip Hop and Tap
- Acro and flexibility training
- Strength and conditioning
- Choreography and performance development
Outcomes and Pathways
Dancers in our Full-Time Competitive Program go on to pursue a variety of paths — both within and beyond dance.
VDC prepares dancers for:
Professional Opportunities
Film, television, stage productions, cruise lines, and professional dance companies
Post-Secondary Dance Programs
University and college dance programs across North America
Life Skills Beyond Dance
Discipline, time management, confidence, and resilience that carry into all areas of life
