TDI EXEPRIENCE
THE EVENT.
WHEN: August 19 - 21, 2025 | 9:30am - 4pm daily
WHERE: Make Your Mark Dance, Red Deer, Alberta
WHO: Dancers aged 6+!
DEADLINE: Register up until the day before classes! Please email info@thedanceinitiative.ca if you would like to inquire about single day class passes.
ABOUT.
Led by industry experts, this 3-day dance camp delves deep into every facet of the entertainment industry, offering dancers invaluable insights and practical knowledge to elevate their craft.
From dynamic dance classes to insider tips and tricks, audition techniques, nutritional guidance, psychological seminars, and essential rest and recovery strategies, our comprehensive workshops cover it all and beyond.
Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and empowered while experiencing the TDI Experience event.
schedule.
pOLICIES & FAQ.
We know, we know — the boring stuff.
Feel free to reach out to info@thedanceinitiative.ca if you have any questions!
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All registrations are non-refundable, unless the event is cancelled by the organizers.
If we need to cancel (ex: due to low registration numbers), a refund will be issued via e-transfer to the email that submitted payment, minus a $5 admin fee.
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We are excited to offer day passes, if you are not available all three days!
Although we encourage full event participation, we know the summer is busy. Email info@thedanceinitiative.ca for more information.
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The schedule and age splits are subject to change based on registration numbers.
We’re aiming to run three rooms split by age (example: Mini - 6-8, Teen - 9-11, Senior - 12+), but we need your support to make that happen — so register early and help us make it a success!
Dancers may be assessed by TDI faculty on Day 1. If we feel a dancer should move levels, we’ll make that call.
Want to start that conversation ahead of time? Reach out and let’s chat! Email info@thedanceinitaitve.ca
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Faculty is subject to change.
If registration numbers are lower than anticipated, we may adjust the team — but the event quality will remain high.
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Doors open no earlier than 9:30 a.m. Please don’t arrive before then — we’ll be prepping the space! Dancers must be picked up at the end of each day at 4:00 p.m.
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As much as we’d love to welcome parents in all day, we simply don’t have the space or capacity to host spectators throughout the event.
But don’t worry — that’s why we’ve got our showcase on Thursday, August 21 at 3:30 PM!
It’s your chance to see what your dancer has been working on all week. Doors open at 3:20 PM — we can’t wait to welcome you then!
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We love seeing your photos and videos — but if you're sharing any footage from the event please be sure to credit the choreographer and tag us at @thedanceinitiative_!
A lot of heart and hard work goes into every piece, and we want to make sure the artists behind the movement are celebrated too 💛
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Dancers must wear athletic or dancewear appropriate to the style:
Ballet shoes for ballet
Jazz shoes for jazz
Socks (seniors only)/bare feet/turners for contemporary
Indoor runners for street style classes/TDI Take One
No tap shoes required — clean indoor runners are great!
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Dancers must bring their own lunch and snacks — make sure it’s food that will fuel them for the full day. No nuts, please!
Don’t forget a water bottle! A refillable water bottle station is available on-site.
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Event merch is available for pre-order only with your registration!
Everything is non-refundable
Pre-order deadline: July 4, 2025
No extras will be ordered — if you don’t pre-order, you won’t be able to grab merch at the event
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