Competitive Dance Program at PURE Academy
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PURE Academy offers competitive dance classes for ages 4 to 19 years old in all types of dance Chatham, Wallaceburg, and 2 locations in Windsor (Lakeshore and LaSalle).
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About our Competitive Dance Program
PURE Academy's award winning competitive programming provides opportunities for dancers at every stage - from first time competitors to those training at a full-time professional level.
Being on a competitive team drives personal achievement, perseverance and builds a strong sense of belonging. It acknowledges the strength of a student’s skill, and recognizes their capacity to grow, pushing them to become highly skilled dancers and performers.
At PURE Academy there are 4 training level options for our competitive dance teams. The time commitment for our competitive dancers range from a few hours of instruction and practice per week for novice dancers up to 12 plus hours per week for our highest level of competition teams. Some of PURE Academy’s competitive teams require an audition.
Auditions for the competitive team take place in May and June. If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact us.
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Compare our Competitive Teams
We have several different competitive dance teams depending on age and how many hours you’d like to dedicate to dance. Use the information below to see what team is best for you, or get in touch with us and we’ll help you figure it out:
Mini Team
Ages: 5 to 8 years old
Weekly commitment: Part-time, 3-6 hours per week
Locations: Chatham, Wallaceburg, Lakeshore, and LaSalle
Competitions: 2-3 per year in Canada
Club Team
Ages: 5 to 19 years old
Weekly commitment: Part-time, 1.5+ hours per week
Locations: Chatham and LaSalle
Competitions: 2 per year in Canada
Crew Team
Ages: 8 years and older
Weekly commitment: Part-time, 5-6 hours per week
Locations: Chatham, Wallaceburg, and Lakeshore
Competitions: 4 per year in Canada
Company Team
Ages: 8 years and older
Weekly commitment: Full-time, 7-12+ hours per week
Locations: Chatham and Lakeshore
Competitions: 4-5 per year in Canada and the US
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Competitive Mini Team
At Pure Dance Academy, our Mini Competitive Team offers young dancers their first exciting step into the world of competitive dance. Designed as an introductory program, this team provides the perfect balance of challenge and fun for dancers who are focused, passionate, and eager to grow. With a strong emphasis on foundational technique, performance skills, and teamwork, our minis train together regularly, preparing for competitions while building the discipline and confidence needed for long-term success in dance.
An audition for the Mini competitive team is required. If you have any questions about the program, audition process, etc. please contact us.
More than just a team, the Mini Competitive program is a community. Dancers build strong friendships, learn the value of commitment, and develop a sense of belonging as they bond with teammates and coaches. This program serves as the cornerstone of our competitive pathway, offering a nurturing environment where dancers are supported in their goals to one day join our Competitive Crew or Company teams.
Mini Competitive is where your dancer starts to become a true athlete. If your child dreams of dancing competitively and thrives in a focused, team-oriented setting, the Mini Team is the perfect place to begin their journey
Our 2025/2026 Mini Teams:
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Adelynn Goyeau
Amelia Browning
Emilia McFarland
Harper Morrell
Miller Bazylko -
Ava Lucier
Charleigh Jacobs
Elise Thomson
Elouise Myers
Karla Leindekar
Leah Babcock
Myla Lucier
Claire Mitchell -
Emmy Hussey
Florence Rivard
Georgia Brown
Lilly Boughner
Noelle Marentette -
Ally Fratarcangeli
Evelyn Alcid
Kavya Arvin
Layla Ehsan
Londyn Smith
Luna Mariuz
Nylah Smith
Paige Brasseur-Brunelle
Rukmini Aravind
Saffi Gregory
Serena Patel
Sophia Bezaire-Robitaille
Stella Stephens
Yuna Lee
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Competitive Club Team
PURE’s newest competitive team offers a less intensive training schedule and financial commitment. Club teams are for the dancer who has a desire to dip their toes into the competitive world of dance. Club Team dancers will compete at two competitions each year.
What’s your favourite style of dance? Choose your Club Team based on what you want to commit to during the dance season, it’s up to you!
The time commitment starts at 1.5 hours per week if you only take part in one style of dance, however you can combine any of dance options and be part of all Club teams.
If you have any questions or interest in Club programming, please contact us.
Club Options:
You can combine any of the following options and be part of all Club teams. If you decide to be part of all Club Teams, you will compete all dances at competition!
PURE Hip Hop Club Dancer
1 recreational dance class in Hip Hop & 45 min Hip Hop Club Practice
PURE Jazz Club Dancer
1 recreational dance class in Jazz & 45 min Jazz Club Practice
PURE Lyrical/Contemporary Club Dancer
1 recreational dance class in Lyrical/Contemporary & 45 min Lyrical/Contemporary Club Practice
PURE Tap Club Dancer
1 recreational dance class in Tap & 45 min Tap Club Practice
PURE Ballet Club Dancer
1 recreational dance class in Ballet & 45 min+ hour Ballet Club Practice
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Competitive Crew Team
Competitive Crew Teams are available at our Chatham, Wallaceburg, and Lakeshore locations. The Crew program provides advanced group training in weekly classes focusing on technique and choreography while developing strength and performance
Dancers with the desire and drive to entertain, share and cooperate as a team will feel at home in our Crew program. Learning new skills and improving technique will contribute to the team’s overall success on stage, bringing performances to the next level
Entrance to the Competitive Crew Team is through an audition process that takes place in May and June of each year. If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact us.
The time and financial commitment required from both the student and their family is high. Training requires approximately 6 hours per week, plus occasional extra rehearsals and events.
Dancers will compete at the novice and pre-competitive level in four competitions each season offering valuable performance experience and the opportunity to see other studios perform
Our 2025/2026 Crew Teams:
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PRETEEN CREW
Adalie Bear
Briana King
Cassie Blackburn
Ella Gilbert
Ella Johnson
Lily Davis
Madeline Austin
Meghan Whyte
Shayla HenryTEEN CREW
Alanna Fisher
Alice Gilbert
Amelia Baxter
Avery Maynard
Everleigh Emery
Grace Lavoie
Madeline Simon
Mallory Hawken
Rosie RankinSENIOR CREW
Audrey Bruette
Charlotte Kagan
Claire Huffman
Colbie Sterling
Emma Mehlenbacher
Hayley Clark
Nellie Parker
Sadie Baxter
Scarlett VanGoethem
Sienna Henry
Sophie Austin -
JUNIOR CREW
Ailbhe MacDonald
Briella Li
Callie Kerwin
Charlotte Lilley
Jemma Hart
Kaylee Quigley
Lincoln Jones
Nora White
Oakley Huctwith
Zaporah CarterTEEN CREW
Alice Chandler
Aubree Bureau
Hailey MacKenzie
Kyla Broad
Lorelai White
Olivia Lane
Sawyer Halkidis -
JUNIOR CREW
Addison Horton
Francesca Cappucci
Hazel South
Isabella Lucente
Isabella Smith
Julia D'Andrea
Lucy Liebrock
Olivia Sandstedt
Roslin Circelli
Sofia SimoneINTERMEDIATE CREW
Avery Patterson
Charlotte Mueller
Christina Paonessa
Elliana Baggoo
Finn Bouma
Gabriella Perera
Giselle Butler
Gracelyn Anglin
Julia Farrah
Leila El-Haj
Milana Fata
Sofia Paonessa
Talisa RacoTEEN CREW
Addison Thibert
Alanna Petruniak
Aleena Holmes
Avery Tuskan
Ella Lucente
Logan Lauzon
Macie Laroque-Del Gatto
Madison Pottie
Maryn Ryan
Paisley Robinson
Sophia KroslakSENIOR CREW
Abby Robitaille
Audrey Wasyliniuk
Calista Smith
Chloe Travis
Irelyn Vanderheide
Lacey Robinson
Maya Coene
Meghan Grey
Shelby Park
Sienna Poisson
Skye Clarke
PURE Academy’s award-winning Competitive Company Dance Teams, available at our Chatham and Lakeshore locations, are an incredible way for dancers to experience skill development at a very challenging level.
Being on a competitive team drives personal achievement, perseverance and builds a strong sense of belonging. It acknowledges the strength of a student’s skill, and recognizes their capacity to grow, pushing them to become highly skilled dancers and performers.
Entrance to the Competitive Company Team is through an audition process that takes place in May and June of each year. If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact us.
Competitive dancers train intensively between 7 and 12+ hours per week, depending on their age. Training focuses on developing new skills, refining technique, and learning choreography.
Teams travel to compete nationally and internationally four to five times each season, attending a minimum of two intensive dance workshops.
This program requires a significant time and financial commitment from both the student and their family, but it offers an exceptional opportunity for those able to meet its expectations.
Our 2025/2026 Company Teams:
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INTERMEDIATE COMPANY
Adelyn Hatt
Emily Stenton
Lilly Druer
Lylah Myers
Nicolas Primeau
Sarah ZanganehTEEN COMPANY
Abbi Fabbro
Avery Walker
Emma Santiago
Gabriella Hesse
Madison Primeau
Tessa WarinerSENIOR COMPANY
Emma Kupko
Kayleigh Zanganeh
Liliana King
Madison Huber
Tori Pickering -
JUNIOR COMPANY
Adriana Prestia
Avalon Bradt
Gianna Scalzo
Halle Stedman
Harper Bourque
Madilyn Randall
Mika Pryor
Noah CorteseINTERMEDIATE COMPANY
Aoife Hansor
Bianca Lot
Caroline Laporte
Ella Hayes
Ellie Stedman
Harper Thibert
Lauren Hettrick
Lyla Lauzon
Milana Prestia
Nora Bozzetto
Parker FathersPRETEEN COMPANY
Adriana Mastronardi
Aggie Hansor
Brooklyn Guignard
Karina Siwcyzk
Lauren Murphy
Lillian Martin
Lily Maagdeleyn
Portia WatorekTEEN COMPANY
Alexia Cirelli
Annalise Zanganeh
Finley Stedman
Georgia Dufour
Harper Devlin
Lucy Winney
Mayelle SylvestreSENIOR COMPANY
Brooke Pinsonneault
Cassie Zanganeh
Ella Portugal
Emma Kaminski
Isabella Bierer
Mattia Klinger
Maylea Rup
Sabrina Korac
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2024/25 Competitive Sponsors:
The following businesses have graciously sponsored our 2024/2025 competitive teams:
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Tom’s Appliances of Chatham
Bare August
ZT Electrical Limited
Jump Realty
The Hurricane Group
Aggie & Francois
ZEF 3D Printing
Border City Living
Stewart Fisher & Associates
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Simmons Fishery Ltd.
Jon Hawken Construction
Oldcastle Bin Service
Cheney Plumbing
National Fiber Link LTD
Lot Holdings
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Belle River Health Center Pharmacy
Joe’s Cement Work
Team Goran
Lakeshore Oasis Dental
Drill-It Utility Services
GIP Paving Inc.
Tirecraft Windsor Ltd.
Buckingham Realty - Gary McLeod
TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
August Interiors Inc.
Deerbrook Realty - Gary McLeod
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Pools by Angelo
Dajcor Aluminum Ltd.
Windsor Athletic Association
National Bank
Riverview GMC
Bell River Health Center Pharmacy
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Anne Mannina Barrister & Solicitor
G.I. Peace
Domenika Selmani
Petretta Construction Inc.
Valente Development
ClearPath Wealth Group
Revolve Spin Company
GE Trucking 1503844 Ontario Ltd.
D. Denny Jezdic Dentistry
Global Manufacturing
Tilbury Chrysler
Canadian Auto Stores
Henry Heyink Excavating Ltd.
Dr. Torchia Dentistry
The Toy Box Early Childhood Education Centre
Homestyle Renovations
Saturn Tool & Die (Windsor) Inc.
Buckingham Realty (Windsor) Ltd
Ennova Facades Inc.
Victoria At Timeless Tales Travel
Red Sun/Jem-D International
Our Value
Waste Connections Of Canada Inc.
Flood Chiropractic Prof. Corp
If you’d like to support one of our competitive teams, please get in touch with us to discuss sponsorship options.