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Artistic Director | Deborah Lundmark
2025 Audition Registration is OPEN!
Each year Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre invites young dancers to audition for SunDance, our annual summer
intensive, and the upcoming Company season beginning in September. CCDT dancers come from a variety of training,
cultural, and economic backgrounds but all share a passion for the expressive power and range of modern and
contemporary dance choreography that is created by leading dance artists on them and for them. Dancers also work on composition and creation of their own work, one of which is showcased during the CCDT season.
Auditioning dancers will be considered for:
SunDance Summer Intensive July 7-25, 2025 (ages 8-19)*
CCDT Accelerated Training Program, 2025-2026 season (ages 10-14)
CCDT Company & Apprenticeship, 2025-2026 season (ages 14-18)
*Participation in the SunDance Summer Intensive (July 7-25) is mandatory for dancers accepted to CCDT’s Company
and Training Programs.
Note: There are NO FEES associated with participating in the audition process.
If you are unable to attend auditions in-person on these dates, please consider submitting a video audition or contact Kathryn at schoolofccdt@ccdt.org to organize a private in-person audition.
CCDT Dancers receive world-class training, performance experience, and benefits such as:
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$3500 scholarships in support of every graduating Company dancer's post-secondary education
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Paid positions for Guest Artists (18-19 years) electing a CCDT post-secondary transition year
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Paid performance weeks
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Creation with internationally renowned artists
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Artist Development tailored to meet the highest standards of post-secondary institutions. CCDT dancers have attended institutions such as Juilliard, SUNY Purchase, Codarts Rotterdam, London Contemporary, Toronto Metropolitan University, and have stepped directly into professional companies
Watch the videos below to learn more about the Company, and keep reading for detailed commitment and audition information.
Presented in association with the Royal Academy of Dance, SunDance is the only summer intensive in the world to combine RAD Ballet and Limón Modern.
With world-class instruction from leading dance artists from across the globe, this full-day, three week intensive provides young dancers ages 8-19 with the means to realize their artistic potential in a professional, interdisciplinary atmosphere.
2025 AUDITIONS: Ages 8-19
Auditioning dancers will be considered for:
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Full Company Membership with full training, rehearsal, and performance/touring responsibilities
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Company Apprenticeship with full training and rehearsal responsibilities, and partial performance/touring responsibilities
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SunDance Summer Intensive, presented in association with the Royal Academy of Dance
ACCELERATED TRAINING PROGRAM | Ages 10-14
Pre-professional training and performance in ballet and modern dance for young aspiring artists. Learn More
Audition Date:
Ages 8-10* Sunday February 23rd 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages 11-13 Sunday February 23rd 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Read more about ATP here.
*Please note that dancers ages 8-9 will be considered for SunDance only.
CCDT COMPANY | Ages 14-18
World-class training, performance experience, creation with internationally renowned artists, preparation for post-secondary programs and careers in dance.
Audition Date:
Sunday March 2nd 10:00am-1:30pm
SUNDANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE | Ages 8-19
July 7-25, 2025
Auditions:
Ages 8-10 Sunday February 23rd 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages 11-13 Sunday February 23rd 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages 14-19 Sunday March 2nd 10:00am – 1:30pm
Video Submission Deadline:
Thursday May 1st, 2025
Read more about SunDance here.
PREREQUISITES - All Audition Candidates
Due to the intensive nature of these programs, audition applicants are expected to have previous training in ballet and/or modern dance techniques.
Ages 8-10: Minimum of 1 year of experience
Ages 11-13: Minimum of 2 years of experience
Ages 14-19: Minimum of 3 years of experience
2025 VIDEO AUDITION REGISTRATION
SunDance Summer Intensive July 7-25, 2024 (ages 8-19)
ALL VIDEO AUDITION APPLICANTS:
Please download and read all documents below to begin your Registration process. The completed Registration Form, and completed video audition must be submitted to schoolofccdt@ccdt.org by the deadline.
Video Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025
We look forward to seeing you dance!
Please note all applicants wanting to audition for the Accelerated Training Program or CCDT Company MUST be seen live. Please email schoolofccdt@ccdt.org if you have any questions.
CALLBACKS
Candidates auditioning for the Company and Apprentice Programs may be asked to attend a callback. Dates and times of the callbacks are as follows:
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Monday February 24th 5:00-6:30pm (Accelerated Training Program Callback)
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Sunday March 2nd 10:00am-1:30pm (age 14-19 Audition, if a younger dancer is being considered for Company or Company Apprenticeship)
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Monday March 3rd 6:30pm-9:00pm (Company Callback)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Company & Apprenticeship with CCDT
Full Company membership brings many benefits, at no cost, including:
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professionally produced performances each season
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creation and rehearsal with internationally recognized choreographers
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two weekly Company Modern/Contemporary technique classes with Company Directors and renowned guest teachers (supplementing weekly ballet and modern technique classes at the School of CCDT)
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one weekly Company Conditioning Class for strength, flexibility, alignment, injury prevention, and mental health support
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unmatched preparation for entry to performing arts programs, conservatories, and dance careers
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paid performance weeks
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a $3,500 scholarship in support of post-secondary education
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invaluable networking connections with established international artists and making life-long friends
Company members commit to an 11-month season. In July, new and returning dancers attend CCDT's three-week international SunDance summer intensive* in preparation for the upcoming season. From September through June the dancers take 7-8 dance classes per week**, rehearse repertoire, create new works with commissioned choreographers (approx. 20-25 weekly hours in studio), and perform extensively in three annual productions. Company dancers are also expected to participate in fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Auditioning dancers between the ages of 10 and 14 may be considered for the Accelerated Training Program.† This pre-professional program provides an opportunity for gifted young dancers to enhance their artistry with others who share their love for dance. Many CCDT dancers begin as ATP members, progressing through their training and artistic development to eventually join the Company as full members.
*SunDance Summer Intensive July 7-25 is mandatory for all Company dancers.
**While CCDT strives to offer as many free training opportunities as possible, our members' School of CCDT technique classes (excluding two weekly company classes and one weekly conditioning class) and SunDance registration are at the dancer's own expense. Exceptional dancers in need of financial assistance may be eligible for SCCDT scholarship.
†Skill level, ability, and experience are considered alongside age to determine program placement at the time of audition. Dancers ages under 14 who demonstrate advanced-level ability may be considered for Company Apprenticeship.
For more information and questions about our auditions please contact schoolofccdt@ccdt.org.
For detailed information about the SunDance summer dance intensive please visit theschoolofccdt.ca/sundance.
Photo by David Hou