Competitive dance Program

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At SOMD, we provide advanced training for Kids, Teens, and Adults who want to take their skills to the next level.

to audition or receive more info - please email us

auditions - Monday, July 28th

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Age groups

Ages 5.5 to 9: 5:15-6:45 PM

Ages 9 to 15: 7:00-8:30 PM

Fee: $15 + HST

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The SOMD Competitive Dance Program is designed for dancers ages 5.5 through Adult who are passionate, love to perform, and want to elevate their training. Our program builds a strong foundation in dance technique, artistic development, and provides multiple performance opportunities throughout the season.

Dancers can choose the Full Program (Academy + Street Styles) or a Partial Program (Academy or Street Styles only), allowing flexibility to match their interests and goals.

The Adult Competitive Dance Program provides professional-level training and performance opportunities in Heels, Urban Choreo, and Femme Choreo.

kids | teens competitive dance  program (ages 5.5 +)

Our kids and teens competitive dance program is divided by maturity and skill level into three groups: Minis, Juniors, and Intermediates. Each group trains 2–4 times per week, depending on level. All teams take part in three mandatory competitions (two in the Ottawa area and one within 2–4 hours of Ottawa) and perform at our year-end showcase in June.

Dancers who want additional training can add solos, duets, trios, extra classes, conventions and choreography opportunities.

Academ Styles

Dancers train in a variety of genres, including Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, and more. This program focuses on technical and expressive dance styles.

Street Styles

This program focuses on high-energy urban dance forms, with training in Hip-Hop, Vouge, Dancehall, House, Latin Fusion, Jazz Funk, and other street-influenced styles.

adult Competitive Dance Program

Heels Competitive Program (ages 18+)
The program focuses on choreography performed in heels while refining technique, clean lines, and character, with a strong emphasis on building confidence and expressing sensuality. The team competes in at least one competition during the season and also performs in the year-end showcase.
Auditions are required and usually held in November.
Femme Choreo Competitive Program (ages 18+)
The program blends Jazz Funk, Vogue, Waacking, and Femme Hip-Hop, with choreography inspired by artists like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Ciara. This program highlights confidence, stage presence, and self-expression. Dancers compete in three to four competitions per season and perform in the year-end showcase.
Auditions are required and usually held in November.
Urban Choreo Competitive Program (ages 16+)
This program focuses on high-energy urban dance forms, with training in Hip-Hop, Vouge, Dancehall, House, Latin Fusion, Jazz Funk, and other street-influenced styles.
Auditions are required and usually held in September.

ALL COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS AGES 6+ AND TEENS INCLUDE EVENING DANCE WORKSHOPS/INTENSIVES:

September 5 & 7, 2023 [COMPLETED] January 9 & 11, 2024

Competitive Team Registration Form

Class Details

Academ Styles (C)

Academ Styles (C)

Mix of Ballet, Jazz, Contemp, Lyrical and More. The class usually starts with ballet barre and stretching, then proceeds to jumps and turns. The second part of a class is for working on the dance routines to get our dancers ready for the end of year show.

Experience: No dance experience required

Footwear:

  • 6 - 9 yr. group: Nude or black ballet or Jazz shoes
  • Others: Black Ballet or Jazz shoes. Bare feet or non-slip socks are acceptable.

Attire:

  • Form fitting, stretch clothing you can sweat in. Must be black.
  • Hair must up!

STREET STYLES (C)

Barre-Fitness

Mix of Hip Hop, House, Dancehall, Popping, Jazz Funk and more. Improve your coordination, build confidence and get a great workout with Hip Hop.

Students wishing to be enrolled in this competitive program, will have to take the following classes as a minimum:

  • Street Styles Kids 6-8: two "Street Kids 6-8 (C)" class per week.
  • Street Styles Kids 9-13: two "Street Kids 9-13 (C)" classes, plus one "Street Fundamentals" per week.
  • Street Styles Teens and Adults: two "Street Teens/Adults(C)" classes, plus one "Street Fundamentals" per week.

It is very highly recommended to take Academ Styles as well in order to get the full experience  and a wide range of knowledge.

Footwear: Clean indoor running shoes/sneakers.  No outdoor shoes will be permitted in the dance studio.

Attire: Loose, stretch clothing you can sweat in.

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Street Styles

Street styles (C)

Mix of Hip Hop, House, Dancehall, Popping, Jazz Funk and more.

Students wishing to be enrolled in this competitive program, will have to take the following classes as a minimum:

  • Street Styles Kids 6-9: two "Street Kids 6-9 (C)" class per week.
  • Street Styles Kids 10-13: two "Street Kids 10-13 (C)" classes, plus one "Street Fundamentals" per week.
  • Street Styles Teens/Adults: two "Street Teens/Adults(C)" classes, plus one "Street Fundamentals" per week.

It is very highly recommended to take Academ Styles as well in order to get the full experience  and a wide range of knowledge.

Footwear: Clean indoor running shoes/sneakers.  No outdoor shoes will be permitted in the dance studio.

Attire: Loose, stretch clothing you can sweat in.

Acro Lvl. 1 &2 (C)

Acro Lvl. 1&2 (C)

Very important class for all dancers-mandatory for all Academ Competitive dancers -  it will sculpt and stretch your body, improve your dance techniques and teach you basics of acro. Work on your turns, jumps, splits, back bands, cartwheels, walkovers, head/arm stands and ballet/jazz techniques- everything that you need to become a more qualified dancer. Get ready to walk out of class soaking wet.

Footwear: Black Ballet or Jazz Shoes; non-slip socks.

Attire:

  • Form fitting, stretch clothing you can sweat in. Must be black
  • Hair must we up!

Street Fundamentals (C)

Barre-Fitness

Prerequisite to Street Styles program that will introduce you to the history and fundamentals of street style dance. Will improve your technic and understanding of key moves what will allow you to become a more successful dancer.

Footwear: Clean indoor running shoes/sneakers.  No outdoor shoes will be permitted in the dance studio.

Attire: Loose, stretch clothing you can sweat in.

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Fundamentals

Street Fundamentals (C)

Prerequisite to Street Styles program that will introduce you to the history and fundamentals of street style dance. Will improve your technic and understanding of key moves what will allow you to become a more successful dancer.

Footwear: Clean indoor running shoes/sneakers.  No outdoor shoes will be permitted in the dance studio.

Attire: Loose, stretch clothing you can sweat in.

Competitive Schedule

Kanata Studio 1
Kanata Studio 2
NCAC Studio 10
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Uniforms can be purchased at the following locations:

Brio: 380 Richmond, 613-721-1585 / 911 Bank, 613-567-9291
Malabar: 1610 Merivale, 613-225-8374
Boomerang Kids: 700 Eagleson, 613-287-3750 (carries new and used items)
Once Upon A Child: 471 Hazeldean Rd #8, 343-588-6822

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