Advanced Auditions

Each year new dancers are given the chance to audition for our Company, Competitive, ISTD Ballet, RAD Vocational Ballet and Hip Hop Crew training programs. The audition process is simple and fun! Come take class with our fabulous students and talented faculty in a real day at The Landing Dance Centre.

Save The Dates: MON May 25 - FRI May 29, 2026

It’s time for Chapter 18 Evaluations!

COME PREPARED

Bring the shoes, clothes and other necessities you need to feel prepared and ready to go. Our evaluation schedule will be coming soon.


NEW TO LDC?

Ready to start now? Select audition classes are available in April and May 2026.

Request your audition trial class →


CURRENT LDC DANCERS

Company, Junior & Senior Performance: Stay tuned for details.

Stars!: Stay tuned for details.

ISTD Ballet & RAD Vocational Ballet: Stay tuned for details.

Hip Hop Crew: Stay tuned for details.

Prepare for Evaluations


Know-Before-You-Grow

Advanced Technique Classes

Join Artistic Director Miss Brenna M for a dynamic 4-week jazz and modern technique class, tailored for aspiring dancers looking to join LDC’s Chapter 19 Advanced Training Programs. This session offers a unique opportunity to experience the intensity and challenges of advanced-level classes, while refining technical skills and expanding your movement vocabulary. Learn from LDC’s incredible faculty and push your boundaries in preparation for the audition class in the final week. This class is ideal for current LDC dancers in Stars!, Mini Company, and Junior Spotlight, providing essential preparation before committing to LDC’s growth mindset program for the 2026-2027 Season.

  • 4 WKS | THURSDAYS, Apr 30 - May 21 of jazz & modern technique class with Miss Brenna M

  • Includes evaluation classes the week of MON May 25 - FRI May 29

  • Future Stars! | Dancers 4-6, 6:00-6:45pm

    • Ideal for dancers ages 4+ with 1+ year of dance training in any genre. Current Twirl Trio Littles welcome.

    • Register for this opportunity | click HERE

  • Rising & Bright Stars! | Dancers 6-9, 6:45-7:30pm

    • Ideal for dancers ages 6+ with 2+ year of dance training in any genre. Current Future, Rising & Bright Stars! welcome.

    • Register for this opportunity | click HERE

Register for your spot in a ‘Know Before You Grow’ class session.

Know-Before-You-Grow

Here’s Why You Should Participate

Select audition classes are available in April & May 2026 for dancers 5+.

What are evaluations?

Evaluations serve as an opportunity for us to look at every dancer individually and where they are in their journey.

Why do we do evaluations?

At LDC, we believe that each dancer is on a unique and personal journey of self-discovery through movement. Out commitment to nurturing that journey is at the core of our philosophy, and this is precisely why we conduct evaluations as an integral part of our STARS!, Spotlight and Company programs.

Understanding the Dancer’s jouRney

Evaluations serve as a window into the individual dancer. We take this as an opportunity to truly look at YOU the dance and where you are in your dance journey — your experiences, your strengths, and the areas where we can provide growth. This process allows us to appreciate the diversity of our dance community and tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each dancer to prepare them for the industry path they want to take.

Crafting the Artistic Season

Evaluations also serve as the foundation for crafting the artistic side of our chapter. By understanding the strengths and styles of our dancers, we curate performances that showcase the collective talent and individuality within our community. This artistic collaboration brings a richness to our shows, making each performance a true reflection of the diverse artistic entity that is LDC.

Finalizing Training Track Schedules

Beyond the performances, competitions, additional opportunities, and artistic conversation, evaluations play a crucial role in finalizing our training track schedules. We strive to create a curriculum that challenges and nurtures dancers at every level. The insights gained during evaluations help us refine and personalize our training programs, ensuring that each dancer receives the guidance and support needed to excel in their dance journey. We design our training tracks based on what we see throughout the season in the industry, where the dancers are physically and emotionally, and what we feel is important at that time within their journey

Placement with Purpose

Once evaluations are complete, our Directors carefully analyze the gathered insights to thoughtfully place each dancer into the group that best suits their current skills and aspirations. This intentional placement ensures that every dancer is surrounded by like-minded peers, fostering a supportive environment for growth. We spend COUNTLESS hours in our decisions ensuring we talk through every single dancer and their journey from the time they step foot in the program until the time they graduate.

Why participate in evaluations?

Evaluations also serve as an opportunity for you to get to know us at LDC.

Recognized for Choreographic Excellence

Our faculty’s commitment to choreographic excellence ensures that every piece is designed with care and intention. With the creative growth mindset, the dancers’ creative process is guided by experienced mentors, void of one-size-fits all choreography. This unique approach empowers dancers to engage with work that reflects their individuality and the artistic vision of their teachers.

We honor artistic integrity, and our choreographers are known for creating innovative works that are regularly recognized at festivals and competitions. Dancers are involved in the entire creative journey, fostering technical growth, performance commitment, and storytelling through dance. Notable recent achievements include Summit Dance Challenge 2024 Junior Encore (Thriller, 23-24 Mini Company) AND Senior Encore (Uninvited, 23-24 Senior Company) winners by long time LDC Faculty Choreographers: Amelia Lee and Mackenzie Carlson.

Dance Power 2025 Choreographer of the Event (Send In The Clowns, 24-25 Mini Company) by Angela Mousseau & Brenna McLaud. Division 3 WINNERS (Big Parade, Senior Performance Contemporary), choreography by Jocelyn Peden.

Summit Dance Challenge 2025 Junior Encore WINNERS (Legacy Crew Hip Hop). Evolve Dance Competition 2025 Senior Dance Down WINNERS (Islands, Senior Company Modern), choreography by Angela Mousseau & Brenna McLaud.

The One Dance Experience Provincial Senior Champions 2023, Evolve Dancedown Winners / Studio Standout Award & Provincials 2023 (Until We Meet Again, 23-23 Senior Company) by Brenna McLaud.

While accolades and recognition are important, LDC’s primary focus is on training the whole person. Our values—integrity, growth, creativity, quality, collaboration, and legacy—are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in nurturing not just talented dancers, but responsible, thoughtful individuals who can carry their artistry forward into the world.

By joining LDC’s Advanced Training Program, you’re not just signing up for dance training, you’re committing to an extraordinary journey of growth, creativity, and performance.

At LDC, we honour the history of dance lineages, while cultivating resilient artists who can thrive on tomorrow’s stage.

It’s not too late

Missed LDC Evaluations?

Missed our Evaluations? It’s not too late! Here are other ways in which you can audition.

  • Virtual audition: zoom meeting and video submission/highlight reel

  • Book an ISTD Ballet Placement class | Click here.

Start your evaluation process by submitting the Inquiry Form below.