SJDC Overseas Experiences
At Sophie Jean Dance Company, we strive to provide our dancers as many opportunities as possible! On top of competitive work, end of year recital, guest workshops & community performances, we wanted to give our dancers the chance to step outside their comfort zone and experience Pre-Professional dance classes, dance studio exchanges, Broadway shows/musicals and so much more!
Every 2nd year or so, we will be doing an overseas International dance trip for dancers ages 14+. There will be an application process involved (writing a small page on why you would like to go, fundraising involved, parent meetings etc).
So far we have done a trip to Canada & a trip to London training at Pineapple Dance studios followed by travelling to France, Belgium.
Keep an eye out for the next SJDC overseas experience in Canada 2027!
See past trips below.
CANADA TRIP 2027
We are now accepting expressions of interest for our 2027 trip to Canada in July !
Dancers must be age 14+ as of January 2027 and be a student of SJDC to participate.
This is an application process and will need to be approved before guaranteed a spot on the trip!
This incredible opportunity will allow a group of dedicated dancers to travel to Canada for an unforgettable experience of dance training, cultural exploration, personal growth, and creating lifelong memories with their teammates.
Below you will find the 2027 Canada Dance Trip Information Booklet, which contains comprehensive details about the trip, including:L
• Proposed travel dates and itinerary
• Dance training opportunities and workshops
• Accommodation and travel arrangements
• Estimated costs
• Fundraising opportunities
• Expectations and eligibility requirements
Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place on the trip. Applications will be reviewed carefully to ensure we have a group of dancers and support personnel who will positively represent our dance community throughout the tour.We encourage all interested families to read through the booklet thoroughly before completing the application forms. Applications must be submitted by August 1st/2026. This trip promises to be an incredible opportunity for our dancers to develop their skills, experience world-class training, build independence, and represent our studio on an international stage. We cannot wait to share this journey with you.If you have any questions after reading through the booklet, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
(For EXPRESSION OF INTEREST dancers wishing to be considered for the tour)
(For parents interested in applying to travel as a chaperone/support person for the trip).
In July 2025 a group of 5 Senior dancers from SJDC travelled to London, France & Belgium.
We primarily did our dancing in London, where the dancers/teachers got to take a week long of drop in professional dance classes at Pineapple dance studios. We also saw 2-3 West End Broadway Musicals/Shows. We then carried on our travel to France & Belgium for a few days to site-see before headed home!
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London/France/Belgium 2025
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Canada 2018
In July 2018 a group of 8 Senior dancers from SJDC travelled to Canada to attend a summer dance camp. The students were immersed in a busy week of all genres of dance including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Partnering & Lifts and Choreography. This experience was so much fun and they have made lifelong friends at the Mac Island Dance Studio.
They also got to do a dancer exchange and stay a week at another dance family's house in Canada so they could make friendships that last a lifetime and dance all week with them!
We are going to be continuing with our Canada dance trips as soon as the world opens up and allows for safe travel! Our next trip to Canada will be to Toronto to do a full week of classes learning all different genres.
