College Diploma - Dance - Performance (6460)

Centennial College's Dance Performance program, the ultimate stepping-stone to becoming a professional dancer, will help students dance their way to a fulfilling career.

Facilitated by the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, the dynamic Dance Performance program is on the cutting edge of what's new, innovative, current and popular in today's dance culture. This college diploma program will focus on helping students develop a high standard of performance and technical dance skills as well as understanding professional industry standards and expectations. With a holistic approach, this program not only focuses on the physical aspects of dance but strives to build a strong sense of self-esteem, confidence and self-belief. Students will be trained in: • Commercial dance • Hip-hop • Ballet • Jazz • Contemporary • Cultural • World trends • Indigenous North American dance forms • Acrobatics • Singing • Choreography • Pas de deux

In addition to learning technical dance skills, students will take courses that will nurture and enrich the mind-body connection and enhance their storytelling abilities. Throughout the two years of the Dance Performance program, students will also learn and develop skills and tools to cope with issues such as self and body image, stress, rejection, nutrition, and better understanding of anatomy and injury prevention.

With a learning environment that reflects today's industry, students will graduate with a professional resume, photos and dance show-reel. They will also possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a professional attitude, and instruction ability within the training and performance environment.