George Brown’s Dance Performance program is a demanding, exciting two-year diploma program that sets the stage for a fulfilling future as a professional ballet and/or contemporary dancer. Our program will help elevate your technical and performance prowess as you prepare to launch a successful performance career.
This program is offered in partnership with Ballet Jörgen.
Full Description
This rigorous and comprehensive two-year Dance Performance diploma program will give you the foundation and skills you need for a thrilling career as a professional dancer. By the time you graduate, you’ll be a classical ballet and/or contemporary dancer with the professional expertise, technical know-how, and industry connections to make it in the competitive dance industry.
You’ll choose to specialize in classical or contemporary dance and train in ballet, modern, and jazz. You’ll also get to study acting, vocal, repertoire, and composition to boost your versatility and job prospects.
Here are more details on the two streams you can choose from:
The Classical Stream is for intermediate/advanced ballet students and includes more advanced training in ballet and pointe.
The Contemporary Stream is for intermediate-level ballet students and includes additional contemporary training and the option of less-advanced pointe classes.
Requirements
To qualify for this program, you’ll need to have intermediate-level classical ballet training with pointe work, as well as 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).
GBD is accepting audition requests through video submissions.
A minimum of intermediate level training in classical ballet (5–7 years); pointe work is required, as well as training in jazz and/or modern dance.
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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