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Students will learn the technical and artistic skills required for a career as a professional dancer; develop an understanding of the business aspect of the profession and the etiquette of the performing arts.
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Dance Performance Courses
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Communications in the Arts
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills required for success in their chosen area of study. Through the exploration of various forms of communication including verbal, nonverbal, written and interpersonal; students will develop the ability to effectively communicate within the College and Art environments.
Hours: 45
Course Code: COMM-1200
Dance Styles: Ballet I
Establish a secure Ballet technique and develop the skills required to support performance in the varied contexts and environments of today?s dance scene. Emphasis on proper alignment and the development of strength and flexibility will contribute to a safe training process.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1000
Dance Styles: Modern I
Establish a secure technique in Modern dance, integrating strength, flexibility, stamina and coordination. Explore elements such as breath and phrasing, shift of weight, energy flow, and spatial awareness. Develop an understanding of the expressive nature of Modern dance.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1005
Dance Styles: Jazz I
Explore many styles of jazz, all marked by vibrant energy and dynamic performance. Develop movement vocabulary and build strength and flexibility through jazz dance.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1010
Dance Styles: Tap I
Knowledge of Tap dance greatly enhances a dancer?s employability, particularly in the realm of musical theatre and the cruise ship industry. Explore the technique and performance skills essential to Tap dancing. Using Tap?s distinct movement vocabulary, learn different rhythms and styles. Develop muscle memory and technical skill through work on movement sequences and combinations.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-1020
Voice Essentials: Introduction I
Voice Essentials: Introduction I
Develop basic vocal technique. Learn to incorporate movement with singing.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1025
Music Theory I
Learn the basic elements of music theory, with an emphasis on music notation including pitches, notes, rhythm, and key signatures. Apply theory in practical settings.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1026
Acting Essentials: Introduction I
Acting Essentials: Introduction I
Learn the fundamental acting requirements expected of professional actors. Through physical and vocal exercises discover how bodies and voices are used as theatrical tools. Learn the methods for successful theatrical communication and expression.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1030
Dance Styles: Ballet II
Advance ballet technique and build on existing skills required to support performance in the varied contexts and environments of today?s dance scene. Experience continued development of physical technique and artistic expression.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1035
Dance Styles: Modern II
Advance technique in Modern dance, integrating strength, flexibility, stamina and coordination while incorporating increasing complex combinations and movement sequences. Develop a personal ?voice? in movement, engaging creativity and self-expression.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1040
Dance Styles: Jazz II
Explore many styles of jazz, all marked by vibrant energy and dynamic performance. Develop increasingly complex movement vocabulary and build strength and flexibility through jazz dance.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1045
Dance Styles: Tap II
Advance muscle memory and technical skill through work on movement sequences and combinations. Develop physical technique and stylistic interpretation essential to tap dancing. Explore increasingly complicated rhythms and styles.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-1050
Dance Anatomy
Gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Explore movement principals involved in dance performance. Develop strategies for achieving efficient function during the execution of dance movement.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1055
Voice Essentials: Introduction II
Voice Essentials: Introduction II
Develop singing abilities focusing on the mechanics of vocal production. Learn to interpret songs for theatrical performance, with particular consideration given to character development and story advancement. Explore movement and singing as well as microphone technique.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1060
Music Theory II
Continue to study the basic elements of music theory, with the emphasis on music notation. Further develop the ability to apply this knowledge in increasingly complex melodic lines. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a musical score.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-1061
Acting Essentials: Introduction II
Acting Essentials: Introduction II
Continue to develop the fundamental requirements expected of professional actors including preparation for auditions. Further develop the ability to use the body and voice as theatrical tools through physical and vocal exercises. Apply the methods for successful theatrical communication andexpression. Analyze and perform contemporary and classic scenes.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-1065
Dance Styles: Ballet III
Advance ballet technique to an intermediate level and build on existing skills required to support performance in the varied contexts and environments of today?s dance scene. Experience continued development of physical technique and artistic expression.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2000
Dance Styles: Modern III
Enhance technical and performance skills in Modern Dance. Advance musicality and expressive range while incorporating increasing complex combinations and movement sequences. Develop a personal style, engaging creativity and self-expression
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-2005
Dance Styles: Jazz III
Explore many styles of jazz, all marked by vibrant energy and dynamic performance. Develop technique, working toward an advanced level. Build strength and flexibility through jazz dance.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2010
Dance Styles: Tap III
Advance muscle memory and technical skill through work leading to intermediate level movement sequences and combinations. Develop physical technique and stylistic interpretation essential to tap dancing. Explore increasingly complicated rhythms and styles.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-2015
Dance History
Explore the role of dance throughout history. Learn about key figures in the development of dance for stage. Study the development of dance performance in Canada, with a focus on twentieth century and later.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2020
Technical Aspects of Theatre
Discover the technical and design-related aspects of theatre production. Explore the role of the stage manager and learn to properly notate a script and call book. Learn the technical layout and the vocabulary of technical theatre as well as the roles of the key players on the technical team.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2025
Voice Essentials: Intermediate I
Voice Essentials: Intermediate I
Develop vocal technique and continue to develop the elements of group singing. Learn the vocabulary and guidelines required to work with an accompanist. Assemble an audition repertoire and progress the ability to audition in a professional manner.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-2030
Acting Essentials: Intermediate I
Acting Essentials: Intermediate I
Review fundamental requirements expected of professional actors including preparation for auditions. Further develop the ability to use the body and voice as theatrical tools through physical and vocal exercises. Produce truthful performances by accessing emotional experiences, memory and imagination.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-2035
Dance Composition
Gain an understanding of the choreographic process. Learn the compositional structures and devices used in dance creation. Use different stimuli to create solo and group dance pieces. Become adept at the collaborative process of creation.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2036
Dance Styles: Ballet IV
Advance ballet technique to an intermediate level and build on existing skills required to support performance in the varied contexts and environments of today?s dance scene. Experience continued development of physical technique and artistic expression.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2040
Dance Styles: Modern IV
Enhance technical and performance skills in Modern Dance. Advance musicality and expressive range while incorporating increasingly complex combinations and movement sequences. Further develop personal style, engaging creativity and self-expression. Demonstrate stylistic features of Modern Dance.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-2045
Dance Styles: Jazz IV
Explore many styles of jazz, all marked by vibrant energy and dynamic performance. Develop technique to the advanced level. Build strength and flexibility through jazz dance.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2050
Dance Styles: Tap IV
Advance muscle memory and technical skill through work on intermediate level movement sequences and combinations. Develop physical technique and stylistic interpretation essential to tap dancing. Explore increasingly complicated rhythms and styles.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-2055
Performance Business
Learn the business end of show business with an emphasis on the performer as the operator of a self-employed enterprise. Explore concepts and practices in marketing, management and documentation. Examine the nature and function of show business professionals and professional associations and organization. Learn about contract negotiation, managing financial affairs and preparing grant applications.
Hours: 45
Course Code: DANCE-2060
Voice Essentials: Intermediate II
Voice Essentials: Intermediate II
Continue to develop intermediate vocal technique and the elements of group singing. Use the vocabulary and guidelines required to work with an accompanist. Assemble an audition repertoire and progress the ability to audition in a professional manner.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-2065
Acting Essentials: Intermediate II
Acting Essentials: Intermediate II
Review fundamental requirements expected of professional actors including preparation for auditions. Further develop the ability to use the body and voice as theatrical tools through physical and vocal exercises. Produce truthful performances by accessing emotional experiences, memory and imagination.
Hours: 15
Course Code: DANCE-2070
Musical Theatre
Explore the interaction between the skills required for the performance of triple threat production numbers. Analyze roles in a musical theatre work.
Hours: 30
Course Code: DANCE-2075
Audition Requirements
Only those who have applied to the Dance Performance program can audition.
| Profile Facts | |
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| Start Date: | September |
| Length: | 2 years |
| Location: | Confederation Centre of the Arts and Prince of Wales Campus, Charlottetown |
| Credential Issued: | Diploma, Dance Performance |
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates may find employment with dance companies across the country, in the cruise ship and entertainment industries, and as self-producers.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Performance audition. (Details available soon.)
- Resumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program.
Tuition, Books & Fees
| Tuition | |
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| Year 1 | $5,800 |
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Articulation Agreements
- University of New Brunswick Saint John
Two years of credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Management degree.
For more information, see our Degree Pathways section.
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