Established in 1985, the Arts Umbrella Dance Company (AUDC) is a Vancouver-based repertory company for gifted young dancers aged 12 and up. The company includes senior and apprentice ensembles that train, rehearse, and perform new and innovative works by some of Canada's leading choreographers. The company instills a sense of commitment and discipline and teaches good work habits. It provides young dancers with broad-based performance opportunities and technical training in preparation for dance education at the university level or a career in a professional adult company. Company members have the opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed guest artists and choreographers. The company has toured to Montreal, Toronto, New York and Japan and performs in Lower Mainland schools and around the province. Works-in-progress are showcased in Arts Umbrella's Sunday Performance Series, and the year ends with the Season Finale Performance. Company members will also be involved in various other activities and events throughout the year. The events calendar will be distributed to registered students in September.

Participation is by audition only for students enrolled in the Professional Training Program.

For more information regarding the program please contact Jackie Faulkner at 604.681.5268x 233