Diploma in Dance Performance

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Dance Performance at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada is a diploma in Performing Arts programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,950 per year (CAD 5,596 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Performing Arts
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,596 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,950 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

George Brown’s Dance Performance program is a demanding, exciting two-year diploma program that sets the stage for a fulfilling future as a professional ballet and/or contemporary dancer. Our program will help elevate your technical and performance prowess as you prepare to launch a successful perfo…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U), plus an audition: George Brown accepts audition requests as video submissions, with the requirements published by Ballet Jorgen on its auditions page. Applicants need at least intermediate-level classical ballet training of roughly five to seven years, pointe work, and training in jazz and/or modern dance. Mature applicants aged 19 or over without an OSSD may take the Admissions Assessment for English, or upgrade to earn the credit. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission and applicants may need higher grades.

Application Details

Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Dance Performance award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Performing Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Dance Performance take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Dance Performance cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,950 per year (CAD 5,596 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Dance Performance be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Dance Performance taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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