Dance York University

Overview

Dance at York University is a studio-centred BFA pathway that blends intensive technical training with creative choreography and academic inquiry. Students engage in practical classes, performance-making and critical study to develop adaptable artistic skills and informed creative perspectives. The course supports students seeking professional, pedagogical or research-led careers in dance.

Why Dance at York University?

York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design presents Canada’s largest and most comprehensive dance provision, emphasising both practice and theory. The department promotes hands-on learning: students not only perform but also take part in producing and managing public presentations, gaining experience across creative and administrative roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Dance Technique and Performance Practice
• Choreography and Movement Composition
• Dance History and Critical Perspectives
• Somatic Practices and Movement Analysis
• Contemporary Dance Forms and Practices
• Improvisation and Creative Exploration
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Dance
• Dance Production and Professional Practice
• Critical Reflection and Performance Analysis
• Applied Projects and Performance-Based Research

Careers with Dance

Graduate destinations listed by York reflect a range of professional pathways rooted in creative practice, education and research. Training balances performance and production skills alongside critical analysis to prepare graduates for diverse roles within cultural and community contexts.