Dance Performance Preparation Program at George Brown College

FULL DESCRIPTION

This demanding one-year Dance Performance Preparation program will help translate your passion for dancing into the skills necessary to pursue a career in professional dance. As a graduate, you will have a strong and confident foundation from which to further your professional dance education. Technical training is in classical ballet and is supplemented by modern and jazz dance. Studies in vocal and acting will enhance your performance versatility and employability. This program is based on a focused approach to training, rehearsal and performance.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Execute classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique at a basic level in choreographed solo and ensemble presentations.
• Sing at a basic level using breathing, dynamics and accuracy of pitch in both solo and chorus presentations.
• Execute dramatic works that connect emotionally with audience, both individually and within an ensemble presentation, at a basic level.
• Present self professionally at auditions and through resumes, biographical backgrounds, and photographs to advance artistic and career opportunities.
• Develop and apply self-knowledge and reflective practice to make informed artistic and personal choices.

YOUR CAREER

Our graduates have a solid foundation for continued study. Graduates use their singular or combined skills and discipline in dance, voice and acting to pursue further professional training at George Brown Dance or gain entrance to other respected programs around the country and abroad.