George Brown College - Casa Loma
George Brown College - Casa Loma

160 Kendall Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Certificate - Dance Performance Preparation (P101)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

This demanding one-year Dance Performance Preparation program will help translate the students' passion for dancing into the skills necessary to pursue a career in professional dance. Graduates will have a strong and confident foundation from which to further their professional dance education. Technical training is in classical ballet and is supplemented by modern and jazz dance. Studies in vocal and acting will enhance the students' performance versatility, and employability. This program is based on a focused approach to training, rehearsal and performance.

The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
  • Execute classical ballet, jazz and modern dance technique at a basic level in choreographed solo and ensemble presentations.
  • Sing at a basic level using breathing, dynamics and accuracy of pitch in both solo and chorus presentations.
  • Execute dramatic works that connect emotionally with audience, both individually and within an ensemble presentation, at a basic level.
  • Present self professionally at auditions and through resumés, biographical backgrounds and photographs to advance artistic and career opportunities.
  • Develop and apply self-knowledge and reflective practice to make informed artistic and personal choices.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Production

90

Program Intakes

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

September 24, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year college certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$16274 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
Student Association Fee: $269 per year
Academic Technology Support Fee: $224 per year
Athletics Fee: $117 per year
Athletic Capital Fee: $74 per year