Windsor Competitive Dance Company
The Windsor Competitive Dance Company is located at the Edmunds Towers School of Dance, under the direction of Dianne Edmunds and Donna Towers Bolohan. The company is selected through annual auditions and consists of approximately 40 members ranging in age from 6 to 18 years of age.
Company dancers are experienced in all areas of dance and are required to take dance classes in tap, ballet, and jazz classes each year. In addition to their regular dance lessons, the company rehearses choreography once a week with extra rehearsals on weekends. There are also extra dance classes available to the company members, including lyrical, hip hop, leaps and turns, and extra tap and ballet classes.
Company members are given numerous opportunities to learn and discover new dance techniques by attending and participating in dance conventions. Edmunds Towers School of Dance also frequently invites world renowned master teachers/choreographers to come to our studio and instruct our students.
The Company travels throughout Canada and the United States several times a year to perform. This also includes performances at regional and national competitions. Company dancers have received national and regional recognition for their numerous high point awards and scholarships. Throughout the year, Company dancers perform at various venues, including several charitable events, in Kent and Essex counties.
Company dancers learn good sportsmanship, responsibility, dedication, and teamwork, qualities that can be built upon to remain for a lifetime.
Auditions For WCDC
Auditions for the Windsor Competitive Dance Company are held in a positive and friendly environment at Edmunds Towers School of Dance during the month of June.
Auditions for 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 2nd. Sign up here.
Sponsors
The Windsor Competitive Dance Company (WCDC) is a team of talented dancers aged 6 to 18 that will compete at various competitions in Canada and the United States during the 2019-2020 dance year. We will be travelling to Las Vegas, Nevada in July for National Finals, where the dancers will compete in the jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet categories. All of their hard work last year proved to be very rewarding for the team, as they received numerous awards for their skills and presentations. The Company is currently practicing over 15 hours a week preparing for the upcoming competitive season. This is a group of very dedicated and bright individuals who are learning how to balance their school, dance, and family lives.
On behalf of our parents, teachers, volunteers, and especially our dancers, we would like to thank the following sponsors for contributing to our 2019-2020 competitive season:
Gold
Canadian Tire
Gil Corbin Automotion
Pinnacle Plus Realty – Larry Pickle Sales Representative
Rivertowne Dental
Tim Hortons
Westmoreland Sales
WFCU Credit Union
Silver
Alift Material Handling & Equipment Specialists
HBPO Canada Inc
Jacobs Shoes & Accessories
Joe Meloche Ford
Malden Dental
Onfreight Logistics
Riegling
Surveyors on Site
Toolplas Systems Inc
Bronze
Designer Drywall
GHT Services Windsor
Infocus Detailing
Lakeland Homes
Little Gems Children’s Consignment Boutique
Marquis Tile
Perciballi Construction Co LTD
Sports Club 444 Inc
Tecumseh Laser Center
Towsley Construction
Walsh Legacy Law Firm
Performance Companies
Our Performance Companies introduce dancers to the world of performance and teamwork. This is the perfect opportunity for those who have been dancing in recreational classes to experience competitive dance with fewer time and financial commitments. To be a candidate, all members must be enrolled in ballet, tap and jazz classes, and be a minimum of 6 years of age.
In addition to regular dance classes, the performance companies take a two hour class once a week to work on flexibility, dance technique, energy, and stage presence. This time is also used to learn and rehearse three pieces of choreography with which to compete and perform.
Although our focus is to give students a chance to perform and dance more hours, the skills learned in all of our team programs have proven to give valuable life lessons that continue to benefit the students in all areas of life. Self-discipline, self-expression, responsibility, and team camaraderie are just some of the qualities that our students are guaranteed to acquire.
Mini Performance Company: Ages 6-9
Junior Performance Company: Ages 10-12
Teen Performance Company: Ages 13 & up
Auditions For All Companies
Auditions for all Companies are held in a positive and friendly environment at Edmunds Towers School of Dance during the month of June.
Auditions for 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 2nd. Sign up here.
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker production is presented each year by our students here at Edmunds Towers School of Dance. This ballet is performed by over 125 elegantly costumed dancers to the much loved score by Tchaikovsky. This production is an annual holiday tradition that is held at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor each December. This is a very exciting opportunity for our students to dance in this holiday classic for their families and friends. From the costumes and the sets to the large cast and brilliant score, Edmunds Towers School of Dance’s production of The Nutcracker is guaranteed to entertain all ages.
Show Information for 2024: December 6th – 8th
Auditions for 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 2nd. Sign up here.
Summer Camps/Intensives
Dance camps generally run throughout the months of July and August at the Dance Studio.
Registration for Dance Camps will begin in March at the Dance Studio, please email the studio, office@edmundstowers.com, for more information or click the following link to register:
Don’t Miss Out On Our Summer Camps!
Dance Camps 2024 for Ages 6+
Our summer dance camps for ages 6+ are going to take our dancers on an exciting week long adventure. Games, dancing, crafts and friendships will fill their days during these exciting camps.
Book more than one camp and receive your 2nd camp for $225 for the full day camp and $135 for the half day camps.
Price: Price for full day camps: $250 for full days for the week including all craft supplies.
**SOLD OUT** Swiftie Full Day Camp Ages 6+
July 8th – 12th 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Does your dancer make the whole place shimmer?
If so, then this Taylor Swift inspired dance camp is for them! Dance your way through each Swiftie Era, make new friends to share friendship bracelets with, and end the week with a show stopping T. Swift dance performance!
Barbie Full Day Camp Ages 6+
July 15th – 19th 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hi Barbie!
Get ready for the ride of your life as we shimmy and shake our way through the ultimate dance camp adventure! Join us in Barbie Land, where singing, dancing, crafts, and more are in full bloom. Let’s ride the tidal wave of excitement and dive into a world of non-stop dance and fun!
Eras Tour Full Day Camp Ages 6+
August 12th – 16th 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sing and dance through the eras during this camp! Learn to sing some of your favourite Taylor Swift songs and put together your own eras tour with your camp besties by your side!
Dance Camps 2024 for Ages 4-6
Price: $150 for the week all half days including all supplies.
If your dancers signs up for both camps they can stay and eat their lunch with us then join in on the afternoon camp.
Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Half Day Camp Ages 4-6
July 29th – August 2nd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ages 4-6 by December 31st 2024
Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight for this dance camp adventure! Join Gabby, Pandy, MerCat, Cakey, and Kitty Fairy as we dance our way through the Dollhouse!
The Royal Ball Half Day Camp Ages 4-6
July 29th – August 2nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ages 4-6 by December 31st 2024
Grab your crown and join us for a Royal Ball Dance Camp! Dance, play, create, and have fun with your prince and princess pals!
Annual Show
Each year, our students showcase their accomplishments to friends and family at our annual show where they have the opportunity to wear fabulous costumes. Our show is traditionally held in the month of June at the Chrysler Theatre, and is a great opportunity for all dancers to shine on stage.
