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Dance

Welcome to the information page for VCC's Dance program, where you'll find all the details you need about admission requirements, program content and how to apply.

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Program Description

Goals of this program include:

- demonstrating the highest standard of professional dance technique and training which encompasses ballet, modern, jazz and flamenco dance to professional entry level

- applying a comprehensive artistic dance movement language and repertoire

- applying basic knowledge of the dance industry in chosen practice role to include performance, administration, entrepreneurship and pedagogy

- applying pedagogical skills and concepts to educate students in the areas of traditional, ballet and modern dance training

- articulating professional dance goals and objectives

- utilizing information literacy, research skills to maintain currency

- exercising critical thinking skills to self and peer evaluate performance and instruction, mentor creativity and innovation to inspire projects, peers and students

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time September 2 years Diploma Arts Umbrella Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

SELECTION PROGRAM BY AUDITION ONLY

1) Grade 12 graduation or equivalent

2)Perform in an audition for the Admissions Committee chaired by the Artistic Director of Dance at Arts Umbrella, 1286 Cartwright Street, Granville Island (Auditions for the Fall program are held in the Spring)

3) Final applicants are chosen after a successful interview with the Artistic Director of Arts Umbrella

Students who are not successful, must re-apply

Post-secondary transcripts must be official. Photocopies or faxed transcripts will not be accepted. If you have foreign documents, your documents must be evaluated by the International Credential Evaluation Service. For an evaluation application and current fee information, email ICES or call toll free 1.866.434.9197.

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Click here for Request for Transfer Credit (PDF) form.

Recommended characteristics

Students in the Dance Diploma aspire to a career in professional dance in ballet and/or modern dance. Ideal students seek to develop an advanced level of technical and choreographic skill leading to more advanced professional training. Other students may wish to develop a comprehensive knowledge base in ballet and/or modern dance and arts management skills with an intent to launch private studios or join established training organizations.

Program Status

Accepting applications for Spring 2010 auditions

Apply to this Program

All applications must be submitted online Post-secondary transcripts must be official. Photocopies or faxed transcripts will not be accepted.

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After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $252.50 to $274.70 per credit hour

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $315-$342.70 per credit $5 per credit

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.20 per credit hour Student union fee $23.69 per term Other costs Total Fees Year 1 - $6,710 to $9,765Total Fees Year 2 - $7,307 to $10,872Supplies: $400 per year

Additional Information

All questions regarding the Dance Diploma, contact Marilyn Seki, Assistant Registrar at 604.681.5268 or email: mseki@artsumbrella.com

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