Intrepid Dance Company
Your Professional Dance Career Starts Here
Canada’s breakthrough post-secondary commercial dance training program. Train with industry-leading faculty, build your portfolio, and launch your career in dance. Now accepting auditions for 2026!
World-Class Training Programs
From full-time post-secondary training to summer intensives, Intrepid offers exceptional programs designed to prepare you for a professional dance career. Train in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, heels, and more—with on-camera projects, audition prep, and portfolio building.
Full-Time Post-Secondary Program
Canada’s first commercial dance program for post-high school dancers. Monday–Friday training with industry faculty, on-camera opportunities, and career seminars.
Blueprint Summer Dance Lab
Ages 14+. A week in the life of an Intrepid dancer—concept videos, audition prep, and training with exceptional faculty. July 2026 in Markham.
Blueprint Dance Lab for High Schools
A full day of professional training plus an exclusive Industry Q&A. Perfect for students exploring a career in dance.
Our mission
Our Promise: Build confidence, develop skills, and have fun in a supportive environment where every dancer is valued and respected.
Why Dancers Choose Intrepid
We’re more than a dance school—we’re a launchpad for your professional career.
Industry-Active Faculty
Learn from choreographers and dancers working in the industry right now. Real skills, real connections, real opportunities.
On-Camera & Portfolio Building
Graduate with a professional reel, concept videos, and the confidence to crush any audition.
Supportive Community
Build lifelong friendships in a positive, inclusive environment where every dancer belongs.
Meet Lindsay & Jenna - The Faces of Intrepid
Lindsay Lesuchner (Studio Manager) and Jenna Colucci (Assistant Studio Manager) lead our day-to-day training with passion, expertise, and heart. Backed by directors Mitchell Jacksom and Lisa Hupe, plus Director of Operations Kerri Gallinger and Client Relations lead Amanda Furlan, our team is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential as a dancer.
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step? Have questions about auditions, programs, or registration? We’d love to hear from you!
Please fill out the form, or connect with us via email or social media – whichever is most convenient. We’re standing by and ready to help!
FAQs
Got questions? Here are answers to the most common ones about Intrepid’s programs, auditions, and training.
- What makes Intrepid different from other dance programs?
We focus on commercial dance careers with on-camera projects, portfolio building, audition prep, and industry seminars—all taught by working professionals. Plus, our supportive community means you’ll build lifelong friendships.
- How do I register for Blueprint Dance Lab for High Schools?
High schools can contact us directly at dance@intrepiddancecompany.ca to register. Sessions include a full day of training plus an exclusive Industry Q&A.
- What is Blueprint Summer Dance Lab?
A week-long intensive for dancers 14+ that gives you a taste of life as an Intrepid dancer—concept videos, audition prep, and training with our exceptional faculty. July 2026 sessions in Markham, ON.
- What styles are taught at Intrepid?
We offer a multitude of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, heels, ballroom, pilates, conditioning, and on-camera training.
- Who can audition for the post-secondary program?
Dancers must be a minimum age of 17. Regular submissions are open December 1st–February 28th. Late submissions are accepted after March 1st with additional video requirements.