This course equips students to make informed physical and mental health choices as they pertain to a professional dance career. Taught by registered professionals, the class covers functional anatomy, injury prevention; treatment and rehabilitation; nutritional education (clinical nutritionist); personal development through emotional health, self-awareness and coping skills for dance.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Functional Anatomy
- Mechanisms of dance injuries Prevention of dance injuries Treatment of dance injuries Conditioning
- When to seek professional assistance Injury reporting system
- Massage Therapy-self treatment Nutrition
- Psychology of performance-mental training
- Guest Lecture from artists in community to share personal related experience
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71357 |
September 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | Arts Umbrella Outreach | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.