Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre

Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre CCDT is a modern dance repertory company founded in 1980 to showcase gifted, next-generation artists

Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, where aspiring young artists come to perform. CCDT is a repertory company founded by Artistic Director Deborah Lundmark and Managing Director Michael deConinck Smith in 1980 to present gifted next-generation artists in professional productions. While still in their teens CCDT dancers enjoy performing the work of such dance luminaries as David Earle, Carol Ander

son, Danny Grossman, Margie Gillis, Peggy Baker and Peter Chin in forty shows annually. The School of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, where aspiring young dancers come to grow. Founded in 1983 to provide a creative home for young bodies, minds and spirits. The School offers evening and weekend classes in Music and Movement, Creative Dance, Royal Academy Ballet, Limón Modern, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop, always with a live accompanist and qualified instructors. Summer dance programs, student teacher internships and classes for adults are also available.

Dancer of Today: Congratulations Jamarie WilliamBallet BC's Dancers of Today Scholarship program funds full training wit...
08/18/2026

Dancer of Today: Congratulations Jamarie William

Ballet BC's Dancers of Today Scholarship program funds full training with the Arts Umbrella Dance program for aspiring pre-professional dancers. We are thrilled to announce the latest recipient of the Scholarship for the 2026/27 season, Jamarie William. Originally from Toronto, ON, Jamarie began his dance training at Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, where he performed works by choreographers including Peter Chu, Justin Rapaport, and Roderick George. Following his time with the company, he had the opportunity to work with choreographer Guillaume Côté, and now will continue his training with the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program in Vancouver. Congratulations, Jamarie!
The Dancers of Today Scholarship is generously supported by the Y.P. Heung Foundation [Excerpted from Ballet BC, News + Notes: August 2026]

All of us at CCDT join Ballet BC in their warm congratulations of Jamarie (), who was a member of CCDT from 2023-26 and enjoyed the company’s Solar Dance Scholarship during his time with us.

Photo credit: Kendra Epik for CCDT

Introducing our new Assistant Rehearsal Director, Isabel Dela Cruz (Isabel Dela Cruz | Izzy
08/17/2026

Introducing our new Assistant Rehearsal Director, Isabel Dela Cruz (Isabel Dela Cruz | Izzy

Introducing our new Assistant Rehearsal Director, Isabel Dela Cruz! Isabel is an alumni Company Member of Canadian Conte...
08/17/2026

Introducing our new Assistant Rehearsal Director, Isabel Dela Cruz!

Isabel is an alumni Company Member of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre (2022–2024) and is thrilled to return this season as Assistant Rehearsal Director.

She is incredibly grateful for the invaluable experiences, growth, and opportunities CCDT has provided throughout her journey. Isabel is excited to work alongside and learn from the company’s talented and inspiring artists, while encouraging and supporting the young dancers as they grow, explore, and find their own voices as artists. She looks forward to watching them flourish and is honoured to be part of their journey, just as CCDT has been such an important part of her own.

Isabel Dela Cruz is a passionate, dedicated, and hardworking dancer and actress who began her dance journey at the age of two. Since then, she has developed into a versatile and highly skilled multidisciplinary artist, with extensive training in contemporary, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, Jazz Funk, Afro, and dancehall. After years of competitive dance, Isabel joined Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, where she discovered her artistic voice, deepened her passion for movement, and continued to develop her craft as a performer.

Alongside her work in dance, Isabel has built a career as an actress and screen performer, with credits including 13: The Musical (Netflix), The Next Step (Disney+), FUBAR (Netflix), Fangers (Netflix), The Body (Netflix), and Into the Deep Blue. Most recently, she performed as a member of the ensemble in Disney’s The Lion King with Mirvish Productions. A 2024 graduate of Cawthra Park Secondary School, Isabel continues to pursue her passion for the performing arts across dance, theatre, and film, bringing a strong work ethic, creativity, and genuine passion to every opportunity.

08/07/2026

Did you know CCDT has an Accelerated Training Program? Non-competitive performance training for dancers ages 10-14: a stepping stone into the Company.

ATP dancers train in ballet and modern technique, and perform in professionally produced shows each season. The program creates original repertoire from well-known choreographers and the dancers are mentored by CCDT Company members.

Led by Helen Cox, whose training career bridges the UK and Canada; CCDT brings dancers world-class artistry, right here at home.

Link in bio to learn more.

Video by Drew Berry of “Party Animal” by Ryan Lee from Springsong 2026.

We're looking for male-identifying dancers to join our company for our 2026–27 season, beginning this September.Applican...
07/29/2026

We're looking for male-identifying dancers to join our company for our 2026–27 season, beginning this September.

Applicants should:
• Be 15 years of age or older
• Have a minimum of two years of ballet and contemporary dance training

To apply, please send your resume and headshot to:
Deborah Lundmark, Artistic Director – [email protected]
Ryan Lee, Rehearsal Director – [email protected]

To learn more about the company, visit ccdt.org.

Photo by of 'Lacrimosa' by Nicole Caruana from RESET | Dancer: Jamarie William

We are thrilled to announce that Britta de Coninck Smith will be leading the lunchtime arts activities at this year's Su...
07/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Britta de Coninck Smith will be leading the lunchtime arts activities at this year's SunDance ARTS Summer Intensive! 🌞

"Britta studied Fine Arts at OCAD University in Toronto and is a certified yoga teacher. She has lived and traveled around the world, painting and teaching yoga while drawing inspiration from the landscapes, cultures, and connections she encountered along the way. She is currently an Administrative Assistant at CCDT, where she also teaches yoga conditioning. Britta loves sharing her passion for creativity and encouraging others to explore, create, and express themselves through art and movement."

Meet the exceptional faculty of SunDance and SunDance ARTS 2026!We are thrilled to welcome all of these amazing artists ...
06/27/2026

Meet the exceptional faculty of SunDance and SunDance ARTS 2026!

We are thrilled to welcome all of these amazing artists into our studios next month for our three week intensive program in association with the ⭐

SunDance A:
Darren Parish – Ballet & Ballet Rep
Natasha P**n Woo – Modern & Modern Rep.
Ryan Lee – Improv & Composition

SunDance B:
Darren Parish - Ballet
Natasha P**n Woo - Modern
Ryan Lee – Modern Rep.
Anjelica Scannura – Flamenco
Julia Cosentino – Jazz
Stephanie Violin – Progressive Ballet Technique

SunDance ARTS:
Stephanie Violin & Carmen Cairns – Ballet, Character, Progressive Ballet Technique
Megan Nadain & Helen Cox – Modern, Improvisation, Modern Rep.
Anjelica Scannura – Flamenco
Julia Cosentino – Jazz
Michael Derworiz – Musical Theatre

📌 July 6-24, 2026
509 Parliament St, Toronto

Registration link in bio.

We are thrilled to welcome Julia Cosentino to this year's SunDance Summer Intensive to teach Jazz to our students 🌞Julia...
06/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Julia Cosentino to this year's SunDance Summer Intensive to teach Jazz to our students 🌞

Julia Cosentino is a dance artist, educator, collaborator, choreographer and performer. Julia’s vision is to marry all of the things she loves most about dance: music, rhythm, physical prowess, artistry, expression, healing and human connection. This is at the heart of her practice, and as an educator is her goals that students leave with a deeper understanding of dance, a deeper connection to their personal voice, and a set of useful tools that they can continue to cultivate and utilize in their training and performance for years to come. She hopes to inspire them to experience music, passion, freedom, joy, vulnerability, individuality, community and success through dance.

Sundance is always a highlight of Julia’s summer and she is looking forward to being in the studio with the dancers soon!

📌 Interested in dancing with us this summer? Register now to audition at the link in our bio!

🎓 Congratulations to CCDT's Nine Departing Company Dancers!This year, nine Company members (and SCCDT grads!) have won a...
06/23/2026

🎓 Congratulations to CCDT's Nine Departing Company Dancers!

This year, nine Company members (and SCCDT grads!) have won acceptance into leading post-secondary dance programs across Canada and the United States. Destinations include the State University of New York (SUNY Purchase College), The Ailey School (NYC), Arts Umbrella (Vancouver), Toronto Metropolitan University, and George Mason University (Virginia). Many have been awarded full scholarships in recognition of their exceptional artistic achievements.

At CCDT, we are committed to supporting young artists, both during their company membership and as they take their next steps. Every dancer receives $3,500 toward their post-secondary education, with CCDT awarding a total of $31,500 this year.

Through paid performance opportunities, national and international touring, creation with internationally renowned choreographers, and artist development that meets the highest standards required by leading post-secondary institutions, CCDT prepares young dancers for success in dance and beyond.

These dancers join a long legacy of CCDT alums who have gone on to train at institutions including Juilliard, NYU Tisch, CalArts, Codarts Rotterdam, and perform with acclaimed companies including RUBBERBAND, Toronto Dance Theatre, Gallim, Limón Dance Company, and Company Wayne McGregor. Visit our website at ccdt.org to see the full list.

We are beyond proud of this group of dancers and look forward to following their journeys. ✨

Photo by from 2025-26 Company photoshoot

We are thrilled to welcome Michael Derworiz to this year's SunDance ARTS Summer Intensive to teach Musical Theatre to ou...
06/22/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Michael Derworiz to this year's SunDance ARTS Summer Intensive to teach Musical Theatre to our students 🌞

"Michael Derworiz is an accomplished and versatile multidisciplinary performing artist; dancer, actor, and creator originating from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program, and student of the National Theatre School of Canada, Michael currently calls Toronto, home.

Throughout their career, Michael has left a mark on the Canadian performing arts landscape, showcasing their talent with renowned companies such as Mirvish Productions & The Company Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Theatre Rusticle, Frog in Hand, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Fierté Montréal, Mural Festival, and Theatre St. John’s. Beyond the stage, Michael has also captivated audiences in Film, Web Series, TV Shows and commercials for brands like Bioré, Taco Bell, IKEA and A&W.

Michael's proficiency extends across a spectrum of dance genres, including Jazz, Ballet, Commercial Dance, Contemporary, Modern, Music Theatre and Tap. This diverse training enriches their performance practice, allowing them to seamlessly blend elements from various mediums into a captivating artistic expression.

At the heart of Michael's artistry lies a profound emphasis on musicality and storytelling. They passionately advocate that theatre and dance are inclusive art forms meant for everyone, embodying the belief that joy should be inherent in every moment on stage. They will be making their Shaw Festival debut this winter in the upcoming production of Cinderella!"

📌 Interested in dancing with us this summer? Register now to audition at the link in our bio!

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