GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2012-2013

Performing Arts

Dance Performance Studies Program

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Admission Requirements and Fees

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

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OUR PROGRAM

This two-year program develops your technical training from fundamental to professional. Using primarily classical ballet, as well as modern and jazz technical training, you learn the technique required for professional dance work. Acting, vocal and composition training elevate both your performance quality and your ability to market yourself as a dance industry professional. The program’s academic and essential employability elements provide you with the tools to manage your career and your future. As a graduate, you will have gained the poise, professional composure, industry contacts and technical expertise required to pursue a career in the professional dance field.

STUDENT SELECTION

Students auditioning for this program should have a minimum of intermediate level training in Classical Ballet (five to seven years); pointe work is required, as well as training in Jazz and/or Modern Dance.

YOUR CAREER

Our graduates are working! In traditional dance companies and festivals, apprenticing, performing and touring with established dance companies and festivals such as Stratford, Ballet Jörgen Canada and the Charlottetown Festival. In the project-based dance industry, applying for funding for their own projects, choreographing, founding companies, joining and forming groups and producing shows; performing in festivals, cabarets, theatres and resorts. In film and television, appearing in productions and music videos, and developing dance on film projects. In the dance training studio industry, driven by television and live dance competitions, graduates are teaching, choreographing, coaching and judging, as well as founding and taking ownership of their own studios. In the dance fitness and workshop industry, teaching and developing the expanding market of dance fitness and specialized workshops, and taking this product across Canada and abroad. In the sports and dance teams industry, cheerleading, forming and joining dance teams. On arts and master’s degrees in universities and continued professional development in fields such as circus performance, personal fitness, stage management, nutrition and physical therapies.

“My dancing ability, strength, confidence and approach developed month after month. The programs have been monitored and redeveloped to benefit the students and increase their knowledge and know-how in the professional world. My time at the College has been a major part of my life thanks to the training, performing opportunities, work with the company and friendships with classmates.”

Jamee Valin (2010 graduate)

COURSES

SEMESTER 1
DANC1003    Classical Ballet – Practical I
DANC1005    Pointe I
DANC1007    Jazz I
DANC1009    Modern I
DANC1012    History of Dance
DANC1052    Vocal for Dance I
DANC1054    Acting for Dance I
COMM1007    College English
COMP1082     Computer Skills and Applications

SEMESTER 2
DANC1004    Classical Ballet – Practical II
DANC1006    Pointe II
DANC1008    Jazz II
DANC1010    Modern II
DANC1022    Music Theory
DANC1055    Acting for Dance II
DANC1053    Vocal for Dance II
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 3
ANAT1055     Anatomy for Dance
DANC1027    Acting for Dance III
DANC1028    Vocal for Dance III
DANC2003    Classical Ballet – Practical III
DANC2005    Pointe III
DANC2009    Jazz III
DANC2007    Modern III

SEMESTER 4
DANC1011    Composition Studies I
DANC1029    Acting for Dance IV
DANC1030    Vocal for Dance IV
DANC2004    Classical Ballet – Practical IV
DANC2006    Pointe IV
DANC2010    Jazz IV
DANC2008    Modern IV
GNED            General Education Elective

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE

All students rehearse throughout the winter term for their full in-theatre Spring Showcase performance.

For more information,
call 416-415-5000 ext. 2196,
or e-mail or education@balletjorgen.ca.

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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Revised: December 13, 2011