For the love...
SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER
U10 Troupe 10am - 12pm
U12 Troupe 10am - 12 pm
U14 Troupe 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Snr Troupe 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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DEVELOPMENT TROUPE JUNIOR AND SENIOR
Invitation and taking inquires
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U8 Troupe
Invitation and taking inquiries
2024 with the CDS Troupe family
CDS offers students who demonstrate talent, drive and performance the opportunity to compete and put their skills to the test. We focus on a nurturing environment mixed with the discipline and dedication that dance demands, under the guidance of teachers who are not only trained in all styles but know all too well, what it takes to be a troupe member.
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Please keep the 28th of January to the 31st of January for Compulsory Troupe Intensives if applicants are successful.
Age Groups
U8
Commitment level: MEDIUM
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Troupe day: TBC
Pre-requisite:
Minimum 2 years of dance experience in either jazz or ballet.
What to expect:
For all our under 8 future shining stars please offer your interest with us. We will provide more information later in the year.
U10 | U12 | U14 | SNR
Commitment level: HIGH
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Troupe day: MONDAY
Pre-requisite:
Minimum of 3 years of advanced technical training in dance.
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What to expect:
Learning up to 6 routines a year in all styles, up to 5 competitions through out the year. These troupes are the elite squads of the CDS family. All troupes demonstrate the highest quality of technique, performance and camaraderie.
U10 | SNR DEV TROUPE
Commitment level: Low
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Troupe Day:
U10 - TBC
SNR DEV - Monday
Pre-requisite:
Minimum 2 years of dance in styles Jazz.
Non audition. Enquiries and invitation only.
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What to expect:
Learning 1-3 Routines and being involved in 2 competitions a year. These troupes will work to improve their dance technique and experience across a few genres whilst working up to the expectations, commitment level and work load from the elite troupes. A great option to trial troupe and see if it's for you!
AD Accelerate in Dance Troupe
(Specialist performer selections)
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Extra Routines
A Chance for the dancer who works exceedingly hard and would like to challenge themselves. This opportunity is catered to our highest performing students who demonstrate a skill set in technique, performance, musicality and endurance.
An extra routine is given to a selection of dancers from the existing troupes to compete at competitions.
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Full-Time Mentoring
We provide mentoring for students wishing to continue in the performing arts beyond school age years of dance in, Canberra. With performance level training and guidance from experienced industry workers, this program is opened to the current troupe students of CDS seeking mentorship leading into the arts.