Intensive & Pre-Professional Programs

Young dancers who excel and commit to several classes a week may be invited to join one of our Intensive Programs. Students are expected to bring dedication, respect and punctuality to every class, rehearsal, and performance. In return, they gain more than high level training, build work ethic, develop self expression, make lifelong friendships and get a true sense of belonging among other creative youth.

Intensive Training Program (ITP)

ITP is designed for dancers to build well rounded technique across a variety of styles. Each dancer commits to a minimum of 5 classes a week, spread over three evenings. Classes include: ballet (2 required), jazz, modern and tap. Extra classes are always optional, never mandatory. These five weekly classes build strong technique, strength, and flexibility, along with friendships that last a lifetime. ITP dancers are given additional opportunities such as performances and theatre outings and, truly, become like family. They will also have the chance to extend their ballet training further by taking RAD Ballet Exams every second year.

Pre-Professional Program (PPP)

PPP is an extension of the ITP program and consists of 6 classes per week with the addition of Hip Hop. These dancers have the opportunity to travel to New York City where they take and watch professional level classes and enjoy theatre experiences, allowing them to experience the magic of the city. This program trains our dancers to prepare for the professional dance community by also bringing in guest choreographers. PPP dancers have had the opportunity to be part of professional music videos, the Paralympic Games Opening Performance and independent theatre performances in Toronto.

An at-a-glance look at the ITP and PPP 2026/2027 schedule can be found below.

Please note: Both ITP and PPP are by invite only. For more information about these programs, please email info@creativechildrensdancecentre.com or call (416) 762-9200.