Dance Performance

Program Overview

Centennial College's Dance Performance program prepares students for professional dance careers by developing their technical abilities, performance skills, and industry knowledge. The program emphasizes holistic development, fostering self-esteem and confidence while nurturing physical aspects of dance. Graduates pursue careers as dancers, instructors, choreographers, and other roles within the dance industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Centennial College's Dance Performance program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become professional dancers. The program focuses on developing high standards of performance and technical dance abilities while also instilling professional industry standards and expectations. It adopts a holistic approach, nurturing physical aspects of dance while fostering self-esteem, confidence, and self-belief.

Outline:

Year 1

• Semester 1
• Technique: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary
• Dance Performance: Performance, Improvisation, Composition
• History and Theory of Dance
• Dance Science: Anatomy and Injury Prevention
• Nutrition and Wellness
• Semester 2
• Technique: Commercial Dance, Hip-Hop
• Dance Performance: Choreography, Repertoire
• Dance Education
• Dance Production: Lighting and Sound Design
• Dance Criticism and Appreciation

Year 2

• Semester 3
• Technique: Cultural, World Trends
• Dance Performance: Audition and Performance Preparation
• Dance Business and Management
• Dance Technology and Media
• Psychology of Dance
• Semester 4
• Technique: Indigenous North American Dance Forms, Acrobatics, Singing
• Dance Performance: Senior Capstone Project
• Dance Independent Study

Teaching:

The program features a diverse group of teachers who bring expertise and connections within the dance community.

Careers:

Upon completing the Dance Performance program, graduates embark on various career paths within the dance industry, including:

• Professional Dancers
• Dance Instructors
• Choreographers
• Rehearsal Directors
• Dance Company Managers
• Dance Agents
• Arts Administrators