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Diploma of Dance
- Vancouver, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Trains students in performance, Choreography, Technique and pedagogy within a faith-based framework.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Dance in BFA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include pedagogy
- Performing arts management. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Professional dancer
- Choreographer
- Dance instructor or teacher
- Dance studio owner or director
- Dance captain or rehearsal assistant
- Arts administrator
Curriculum
- Courses include pedagogy
- Performing arts management
- Improvisation
- Various dance forms
- Choreography and dance for worship. Training covers technique and performance alongside teaching and arts administration skills.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Requirements vary by programme: Grade 12 or equivalent for most diplomas with English 10 to English 12 B and maths or science prerequisites
- Culinary
- Cosmetology and heavy mechanical programmes ask for English 10 and Workplace Math 10. Design
- Music
- Dance
- Sign language
- Dental technology and early childhood programmes add a portfolio
- Audition
- Interview or competitive selection. Applicants must be 17 or older by the start date.
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent for most diplomas (Culinary Arts, Cosmetology and Heavy Mechanical Technology ask only English 10 plus Workplace Math 10); subject prerequisites by programme (maths, human biology, anatomy); portfolio, audition, interview or competitive selection for Design, Music, Dance, Sign Language Interpretation, Dental Technology Sciences, Early Childhood Care and Education; international applicants at least 17 (some 18)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 50
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check that the selected program is open for international applications. Apply through the official admissions website for one program and intake. Submit the passport photo page and required academic documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Review the admission decision and pay the deposit stated in the offer. Apply for the study permit if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,611 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Arts Umbrella |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Music and Dance |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $16,611 CAD per year. The application fee is $145 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 50, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published. An interview is required.

