Competitive Program Guide
Season 11 - 2026/2027
Train. Perform. Grow.
“Great performances begin long before stepping on stage. They begin with exceptional training.”
Our Competitive Philosophy
At Sabucco’s Dance Company, we believe every competitive dancer deserves more than choreography; they deserve an education.
Our competitive philosophy is to develop confident, technically strong, versatile dancers while creating meaningful performance opportunities.
The 3 Stages of our Competitive Program
Technical
Foundations
Build the skills dancers need to suceed.
Focus on strength, technique, flexibilibty, confidence, musicality, safety.
Performance Companies
Apply technical training through competitive choreography.
Focus on rehearsal, stamina, performance, artistry, teamwork.
Performance Opportunities
Enhanced opportunities with growth and training.
Focus on versatility including solos, duets, trios, lines, productions, special performances.
Performance Pathways
Every performance company is supported by purposeful technical training. Through practice, support and evaluations, dancers will be placed in perfomance companies that will support their artistic journey.
Technical Foundation
Performance Company
Jazz Technique
Jazz Company
Ballet + Jazz Technique
Lyrical Company
Ballet
Comtemporary Company
Tumbling
Acro Company
Tap Technique
Tap Company
Competitive Programs
Program Elements | Part-Time Competitive Program | Full-Time Competitive Program |
|---|---|---|
Technical Foundation Requirements | Ballet, Jazz Technique. | Ballet, Jazz Technique, and one additional technical genre (Contemporary Technique, Jumps + Turns, Strength + Flexibility). |
Performance Pathways | Choose from a selection of performance companies including: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre. Dancer must meet all required prerequisites and skill requirements to enroll. | Choose from a selection of performance companies including: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre. Dancer must meet all required prerequisites and skill requirements to enroll. |
Training Commitment | 5+ hours of training per week. | 10+ hours of training per week. |
Example Schedule | Dancer participates in Ballet, Jazz Technique, Jazz Company, Lyrical Company, Tap Company (+ Tap Technique Prerequisite). | Dancer participates in Ballet, Jazz Technique, Strength + Flexibility, Jazz Company, Contemporary Company (+ Contemporary Technique prerequisite), Lyrical Company, Acro Company (+ Tumbling prerequisite), Tap Company (+ Tap Technique Prerequisite). |
Required Program Tuition | Ballet (required) $690/year, Jazz Technique (required) $690/year, 60 min. class $690/year, 45 min. class $620/year. | $540/month. Includes all required technical foundations and performance companies. |
Optional Add-On Tuition | Solo $575/year, Duet $525/year (per dancer, Trio $525/year (per dancer), Production $425/year, Performance Ballet $325/year, Jazz Line $450/year, Contemporary Line $400/year, Lyrical Line $350/year, Guest Choreography (cost TBD). | Solo $575/year, Duet $525/year (per dancer, Trio $525/year (per dancer), Production $425/year, Performance Ballet $325/year, Jazz Line $450/year, Contemporary Line $400/year, Lyrical Line $350/year, Guest Choreography (cost TBD). |
Competition Fees | Competition fees are an additional cost. Fees are based on the number of companies the dancer is competing in. Solo $90-125, Duet/Trio $60-75, Group/Line $40-60, Production $30-50. | Competition fees are an additional cost. Fees are based on the number of companies the dancer is competing in. Solo $90-125, Duet/Trio $60-75, Group/Line $40-60, Production $30-50. |
Costume Fees | Costumes fees are $135 (+HST) per costume. They are based on the number of costumes a dancer requires to perform in their companies at competitions. | Costumes fees are $135 (+HST) per costume. They are based on the number of costumes a dancer requires to perform in their companies at competitions. |
Additional Costs | Dancers may require additional clothing/accessories to participate in specific companies and competitions. There may also be expenses for travel and accommodations while attending competitions. Be prepared to budget for these additional costs. | Dancers may require additional clothing/accessories to participate in specific companies and competitions. There may also be expenses for travel and accommodations while attending competitions. Be prepared to budget for these additional costs. |
Our Commitment
At Sabucco’s Dance Company, we believe exceptional dancers are built through exceptional training.
Our goal is to develop confident, disciplined, technically strong artists who grow both on and off the stage.
Every class has a purpose. Every performance has a foundation. Every dancer has the opportunity to grow.
Train. Perform. Grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ballet required?
Ballet develops posture, strength, alignment, balance, and artistry. It provides the technical foundation for nearly every dance style.
Technical Foundation Requirements
Part-Time Competitive Program
Ballet, Jazz Technique.
Full-Time Competitive Program
Ballet, Jazz Technique, and one additional technical genre (Contemporary Technique, Jumps + Turns, Strength + Flexibility).
Example Schedule
Part-Time Competitive Program
Dancer participates in Ballet, Jazz Technique, Jazz Company, Lyrical Company, Tap Company (+ Tap Technique Prerequisite).
Full-Time Competitive Program
Dancer participates in Ballet, Jazz Technique, Strength + Flexibility, Jazz Company, Contemporary Company (+ Contemporary Technique prerequisite), Lyrical Company, Acro Company (+ Tumbling prerequisite), Tap Company (+ Tap Technique Prerequisite).
Competition Fees
Part-Time Competitive Program
Competition fees are an additional cost. Fees are based on the number of companies the dancer is competing in. Solo $90-125, Duet/Trio $60-75, Group/Line $40-60, Production $30-50.
Full-Time Competitive Program
Competition fees are an additional cost. Fees are based on the number of companies the dancer is competing in. Solo $90-125, Duet/Trio $60-75, Group/Line $40-60, Production $30-50.
Performance Pathways
Part-Time Competitive Program
Choose from a selection of performance companies including: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre. Dancer must meet all required prerequisites and skill requirements to enroll.
Full-Time Competitive Program
Choose from a selection of performance companies including: Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre. Dancer must meet all required prerequisites and skill requirements to enroll.
Required Program Tuition
Part-Time Competitive Program
Ballet (required) $690/year, Jazz Technique (required) $690/year, 60 min. class $690/year, 45 min. class $620/year.
Full-Time Competitive Program
$540/month. Includes all required technical foundations and performance companies.
Costume Fees
Part-Time Competitive Program
Costumes fees are $135 (+HST) per costume. They are based on the number of costumes a dancer requires to perform in their companies at competitions.
Full-Time Competitive Program
Costumes fees are $135 (+HST) per costume. They are based on the number of costumes a dancer requires to perform in their companies at competitions.
Training Commitment
Part-Time Competitive Program
5+ hours of training per week.
Full-Time Competitive Program
10+ hours of training per week.
Optional Add-On Tuition
Part-Time Competitive Program
Solo $575/year, Duet $525/year (per dancer, Trio $525/year (per dancer), Production $425/year, Performance Ballet $325/year, Jazz Line $450/year, Contemporary Line $400/year, Lyrical Line $350/year, Guest Choreography (cost TBD).
Full-Time Competitive Program
Solo $575/year, Duet $525/year (per dancer, Trio $525/year (per dancer), Production $425/year, Performance Ballet $325/year, Jazz Line $450/year, Contemporary Line $400/year, Lyrical Line $350/year, Guest Choreography (cost TBD).
Additional Costs
Part-Time Competitive Program
Dancers may require additional clothing/accessories to participate in specific companies and competitions. There may also be expenses for travel and accommodations while attending competitions. Be prepared to budget for these additional costs.
Full-Time Competitive Program
Dancers may require additional clothing/accessories to participate in specific companies and competitions. There may also be expenses for travel and accommodations while attending competitions. Be prepared to budget for these additional costs.