Program Philosophy
DLDC is a team-based program built on strong technical development, performance quality, and long-term dancer growth within a supportive, community-driven environment. Dancers are placed in age and level-appropriate teams where they train, rehearse, perform, and grow together throughout the season. DLDC builds on our existing foundation of commercial-style Dance Teams and our Part- Time Competitive (Accelerated) Program, which has been successfully running for the past two years, and now expands to include a full Competitive Program pathway.
We are committed to developing confident, well-rounded dancers who are not only technically strong, but also respectful, confident, and supportive teammates. Our team culture values commitment, effort, and community, with a focus on growth over perfection, teamwork over comparison, and long-term development over short-term results.
Date, Time and Location
Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: #620 3860 Sherwood Drive
Ages: 5 and up
The Placement Process
Evaluation: Dancers will participate in a “Progressions” style class (jazz technique, across-the-floor, short combos).
Casting: Faculty will observe skill level and performance quality to place dancers into specific jazz and hip hop routines (Small Groups, Large Groups, DLDC Hip Hop Team Placements).
Results: Families will be notified of placements by June 30, 2026
Audition+Placement Attire
Clothing: Drea Lee Dress Code if you have it (leotard, shorts, leggings, etc). If not, no worries! Any leotard, tights or leggings will work!
Hair: Neatly pulled back into low bun center part
Footwear: Jazz shoes. Bring indoor sneakers for commercial/hip-hop segments.
DLDC Part-Time (Accelerated Program)
DLDC Competitive Program