George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Jörgen Dance
Jörgen Dance operates at the college and in the studios directly alongside George Brown Dance students. Students interact daily with Jörgen Dance dancers, artistic team, and invited choreographers. George Brown Dance partnership with Jörgen Dance creates a truly unique learning environment that immerses students in an ongoing display of professional dance.
Industry Artists
Beyond our key partnership with Jörgen Dance, George Brown Dance regularly invites industry artists to:
- Work directly with students – create works with students, teach, and mentor
- Use our facilities to hold auditions, create, and operate their work projects
Learn more about our industry guests and their organizations:
- Allen & Karen Kaeja – Kaeja Dance
- Anisa Tejpar – Hit & Run Dance Productions
- George Absi
- Malgorzata Nowacka – The Chimera Project
- Sharon B. Moore
- William Yong – Zata Omm
Industry Artists Spotlight
George Brown Dance is a partnership between Jörgen Dance and George Brown Polytechnic. Because of this partnership, George Brown Dance benefits from a specially curated group of teachers which follows the superb training set by artistic director, Bengt Jörgen. Read about the kinds of work some of these teachers and choreographers have done with our students.