the JUNCTION
POST-SECONDARY DANCE EDUCATION FOCUSED ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A PRACTICED-BASED CURRICULUM …
Designed to support growth as a dancer and artist, this program prepares students for the diverse demands of a professional career in the performing arts.
Our two-year program offers emerging and mid-career dancers a unique blend of intensive training, mentorship, and community engagement. Students will train an average of 25 hours a week in the full time program with additional hours for mentorship, performance and community outreach. Daily training and repertoire will focus on a wide variety of contemporary practice, technique, and creative exploration.
The program covers essential skills like health and wellness, audio-visual production, and financial planning. We connect students with mentors from across the country in order to develop their own creative projects, from concept to performance, while actively engaging with community.
Applications will open in early Spring with intake interviews both in person and online.
Full-time and Part-Time Programs for dancers who have completed high-school or their studio-based training programs.
FULL TIME
The full-time program will run September through June Mondays - Thursdays 9am - 3pm. Fridays are meant for mentorship meetings, wellness practices, and personal research. Each Semester will run for approx. 10 weeks. During weeks 9-10 students will be engage in full-time rehearsals for semester end performances. Classes will run from September to May from 9 AM to 2:30 PM with occasional rehearsal on weekends for upcoming performances.
PART TIME
Students are able to able to complete the program on a part-time basis as each course is allotted credits. Students must complete all 96 credits within 4 years to graduate from the program. Select courses are delivered online so that students in remote locations can completes credits in an accessible framework within their home community.
FEES
Annual Tuition $4420
Registration Fee $130
Administration Fee $300
Materials and Supplies Fee $250
Mentorship Fees $450
Project and Performance Fee $450
International Workshop Fee* $1500
Annual tuition includes all activities, including performances, workshops, and training. No additional fees are incurred during the year. Payments can be made per semester, annually or at time of registration. Payment plans are available. Part-time fees will be based per registered course.
Materials and Supplies include digital tools and software, reading materials, audio licensing, arts supplies.
Mentorship fees include one-on-one sessions with mentors, mentor visits, and administrative support.
Performance fees include costumes, technical support, scheduling, theatre time.
*International workshop fee is optional and includes workshop costs and accommodations. Students will need to arrange their own travel.
Email us to learn more about scholarship and bursary programs.