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.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH OUR PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS
Theatre Arts – Preparation (P108)
This one-year certificate program gives you the foundational skills you need for theatre and media entry roles. Covering performance, business and production, you’ll build your acting fundamentals, production awareness and industry mindset.
Quick Facts
- 1-year program (2 semesters)
- Ideal preparation for further theatre/media training
Theatre Arts – Performance (P104)
Our conservatory-based curriculum provides a classical training approach for five core skills: voice, speech, movement, music and dance. You’ll also take classes in improvisation, storytelling, poetry, clowning, stage combat, commedia dell’arte and many other acting-related topics.
Quick Facts
- 3-year advanced diploma (6 semesters)
- Audition and interview required for admission
Dance Performance – Preparation (P101)
This one-year certificate program provides high-standard technical and performance training — an ideal foundation for a career in dance or further study. You’ll train in classical ballet, modern dance and jazz.
Quick Facts
- 1-year certificate (2 semesters)
- Graduates may audition for Dance Performance or Commercial Dance
Dance Performance (P105)
This demanding two-year diploma sets the stage for a fulfilling future asa professional ballet and/or contemporary dancer. Train in ballet, modern and jazz, acting, vocal, repertoire and composition so you’re prepared for the competitive dance industry.
Quick Facts
- 2-year certificate (4 semesters)
- Admission by dance audition (classical ballet with pointe work required and jazz), and interview
Commercial Dance (P106)
Dream of dancing in a hit music video, live tour, major sporting event or movie musical? This intensive one-year certificate will train you to become a triple-threat performer—dance, sing and act. You’ll train in jazz, hip-hop and ballet.
Quick Facts
- 1-year certificate (3 semesters)
- Admission by dance audition (jazz), and interview
Partnerships that make a difference
At George Brown, we don’t just teach theatre and dance, we embed you in professional ecosystems from day one. That means real working artists, real stages, and real opportunities.
Theatre: Training with the industry
Our Theatre Arts students train and perform at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto’s Distillery District — a space co-founded by George Brown Polytechnic and Soulpepper Theatre Company.
Because this facility functions as both a training ground and a fully operating theatre, our students work side-by-side industry professionals: directors, stage managers, designers (costume, set, lighting), and technicians.
Dance: a legacy of excellence with Jörgen Dance
Our dance programs are deeply rooted in a formal partnership with Jörgen Dance, one of Canada’s most respected dance organizations.
George Brown Dance students share studio space with Jörgen Dance company members. That means working dancers, choreographers, and artistic directors, like Bengt Jörgen, regularly teaching and creating alongside you.
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