George Brown’s Dance Performance Preparation program is an exciting one-year certificate that sets the stage for a fulfilling future in dance. Our program will help elevate your technical and performance prowess, whether you want to continue studying dance, or launch a career in the dance industry.
This program is offered in partnership with Ballet Jörgen.
Full Description
In just one action-packed year, we’ll turn your passion for dancing into the foundation for a thrilling career in the professional dance world. The Dance Performance Preparation program provides a holistic training experience that covers classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz, all backed by studies in vocal and acting to boost your versatility and job prospects.
Requirements
To qualify for this program, you’ll need to have dance training at the elementary classical ballet level, along with experience in other dance forms. You’ll then have to pass an audition in ballet and jazz, plus an interview to ensure the perfect fit.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
grade 12 English (C or U)
GBC is accepting audition requests through video submissions.
A minimum of five years training in jazz or modern dance and elementary level training in ballet (1–3 years).
Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
language proficiency Testing Program
Diploma/Certificate
Programs
Postgraduate Programs and Fast-track/ Bridges**
GBC Degree Programs*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program
Level 8
Level 9
Level 9
IELTS (Academic)
6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL
80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB
80
85
85
PTE (Academic)
54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL
60 (overall)
70 overall (writing 60)
70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only)
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