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Canadian Dance Courses

Introduction to studying dance in Canada

Studying for a dance degree at a Canadian university will equip you with the transferable skills needed to succeed across the many disciplines of this unique art form. Classes will combine theory, practice, and strong links with industry to ensure that professionals teach almost all classes.

Critical, theoretical and performance skills will be developed alongside teamwork, creativity and discipline. Dance and drama modules at most universities or conservatoires will include history, technique, choreography, appreciation, movement studies, concepts and cultures, play staging, technique and technical theatre.

Graduate Dance Careers and Salary

The common path many dance performers move towards following graduation is auditioning for roles on stage. Still, there is a wide variety of other positions performers can move into, including choreography, direction and project management. Dance teaching is another popular path, and joint honours degrees are available for students who wish to pursue it.

Dance Entry Requirements

• Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: 34 points.
• Typical IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.

Where can I study Dance in Canada?

Learn more about Canadian universities and colleges where you can study a dance program below.

• Centennial College
• Concordia University
• Toronto Metropolitan University
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Regina
• University of Winnipeg
• York University

Study Dance in Canada

If you are interested in studying dance in Canada, arrange your free consultation today.