The School of Toronto Dance Theatre

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre (STDT) has produced exceptional dance artists for over 50 years. Founded in 1968, STDT boasts an international reputation as one of Canada's premier performing arts institutions. Offering a rich and multi-faceted curriculum, the School trains creative individuals to dance, choreograph, and teach. By cultivating their talents and leadership potential, STDT graduates will alter the landscape of contemporary Canadian and global dance. This program empowers our graduating core Professional Training program students to use the School as a launching pad for their future careers and impact in the world. The invention of a new art form, perspective or method of dance begins with a vision. Students from all backgrounds will benefit from the joy and fulfillment of dance. Our students will utilize their training to become creators rather than followers. Also, students will explore unlimited possibilities in dance through a strong foundation. Our graduates create pieces that inspire and motivate others. They may explore different movements and collaborate with other graduates to create new and innovative dance pieces. A strong foundation enables our students to create new and innovative dance pieces that are unique to them. Full-Time Program: This three-year training program is designed to give graduates the skills they need to make a lasting impact on the contemporary dance ecosystem. Participants in this full-time program will spend their days immersing themselves in dance classes and experiments exploring the mediums of Ballet, Contemporary, and Improvisation. Students will also be taken through the creation process, repertoire, and other aspects of creating and performing modern dance. Students will be able to examine the physical, creative, and different aspects of humanity in modern dance. Our exceptional national and international faculty will assist you in reimagining physicality, creativity, and different realities through classes in ballet, contemporary, and improvisation, as well as in the creation process, repertoire, and other aspects of modern dance. The following information will augment your dance training: descrLyrical-Contemporary Dancers Subsume Ballet, Hip Hop, and Modern image by Natasha Spencer on unsplash Develop your aesthetic judgement Master improv techniques Create innovative and original dance pieces Compose music inspired by nature This program consists of three academic years and includes studies that incorporate all aspects of STDT dancers' training. Weekend Intensive: This weekend program offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary dance with top instructors from the School. National and international students alike will benefit from this program. This weekend program is perfect for high school seniors and recent graduates. Weekend Intensive offers contemporary dance in a more focused environment. Students will be able to fully immerse themselves in the dance experience over the period of 15 weeks. They will be able to study ballet and modern dance with the best teachers from STDT. Weekend Intensive is the perfect way to learn more about contemporary dance and engage with professionals who have been in the industry for years. They will be able to develop their improvisation and composition skills, exploring their creative boundaries. Weekend Intensive will test their limits and expand their creative abilities, leading them to a whole new level in their creative work.