Dance

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Dance

BFA

At a Glance

Learn more about Dance

Offered by

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Offered at

Keele Campus

Degrees offered

BFA

Ways to study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Entry

  • Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Winter - No
  • Summer - Yes (first and upper year)

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Practicum
  • Project-based learning

OUAC Code

  • YB (BFA)

Rankings

  • 3rd in Canada and top 100 globally for Performing Arts (QS Rankings)

About the Program

As a student in Canada’s largest and most comprehensive dance program, you'll train in a range of contemporary dance styles while exploring choreography, performance, health and wellness, and the ideas that shape the art form.

Perform on stage, collaborate with other artists, learn about production and design, and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in dance. You will graduate with a strong foundation in technique, choreography, creative practice, dance studies and more. 

For students interested in a teaching career, the Faculty of Education offers a concurrent education program where students can earn their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in conjunction with a Bachelor of Education (BEd). 

Teacher Training Program 

Students can apply to the Teacher Training Program offered through Canada's National Ballet School. In this program, students will split five years of study between both institutions.

Requirements

BFA

Requirements for admission:
  • Alberta High School Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
    • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
      • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

      BFA

      Requirements for admission:
    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
    • And four additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
      • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
        • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
        • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

        BFA

        Requirements for admission:
      • Baccalauréat Général
        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
          • A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
          • A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

          BFA

          Requirements for admission:
        • Successful completion of the final year of senior studies
          • Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
          • Some programs require a higher GPA.
          • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
            • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

            • BFA

            Requirements for admission:
          • Diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit.
            • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
              • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
              • CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
              • CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

              BFA

              Requirements for admission:
            • One year of CEGEP
            • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Français (code 601)
            • And ten additional academic courses (high-school equivalent courses not accepted)
              • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                • Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
                • Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
                To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                BFA

                Requirements for admission:
              • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
                • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                  • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                  • BFA

                  Requirements for admission:
                • Lise Diplomasi
                  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                    • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                    • BFA

                    Requirements for admission:
                  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examinations
                    • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                      • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                      • GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                      • GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                      To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
                      The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.

                      BFA

                      Requirements for admission:
                    • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
                      • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                        • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                        • BFA

                        Requirements for admission:
                      • International Baccalaureate Diploma
                        • IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
                        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                          • Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                          • Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                          To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
                          The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.

                          BFA

                          Requirements for admission:
                        • Completion of one of the following:
                          • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
                          • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
                          • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
                          • Intermediate Examination Certificate
                          • Pre-University Examination Certificate
                          • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                            • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                            • BFA

                            Requirements for admission:
                          • Manitoba High School Diploma
                          • English 40S
                          • And four additional 40S level academic subjects (no more than one at the 40G level)
                            • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                              • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                              BFA

                              Requirements for admission:
                            • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
                            • English 120, 121 or 122
                            • And five additional Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory 120, 121 or 122)
                              • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                BFA

                                Requirements for admission:
                              • Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
                              • English 3201
                              • And nine additional credits at the 3000 level
                                • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                  • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                  • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                  BFA

                                  Requirements for admission:
                                • Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
                                • English 12
                                • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (university preparatory academic or advanced)
                                  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                    • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                    • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                    BFA

                                    Requirements for admission:
                                  • Nunavut High School Graduation Diploma
                                  • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                  • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                    • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                      • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                      BFA

                                      Requirements for admission:
                                    • Northwest Territories High School Graduation Diploma
                                    • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                    • And four additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                      • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                        • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                        • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                        BFA

                                        Requirements for admission:
                                      • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
                                      • ENG4U
                                      • And five additional 4U or M courses
                                        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                          • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
                                          OUAC code YB

                                          BFA

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college
                                        • Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                                          • BFA

                                          To be considered a mature student, you must:
                                        • be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
                                        • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
                                        • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
                                        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                                          • BFA

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university
                                        • Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                          • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                                          • BFA

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Prince Edward Island Senior Secondary School Diploma
                                        • English 621
                                        • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or 621)
                                          • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                            • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                            • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                            BFA

                                            Requirements for admission:
                                          • Quebec Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation
                                          • Grade 12 English
                                          • And five additional academic (university preparation level) subjects
                                            • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                              • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                              BFA

                                              Requirements for admission:
                                            • Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
                                            • English Language Arts 30 or English Language Arts A 30 or English Language Arts B 30
                                            • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30
                                              • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                                • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                                • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                                BFA

                                                Requirements for admission:
                                              • General Secondary Education Certificate
                                                • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                                  • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                                                  • BFA

                                                  Requirements for admission:
                                                • High School Diploma
                                                  • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                                    • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                                    • AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
                                                    • AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

                                                    BFA

                                                    Requirements for admission:
                                                  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
                                                    • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                                      • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry

                                                      • BFA

                                                      Requirements for admission:
                                                    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
                                                    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
                                                    • And four additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
                                                      • A supplementary evaluation is required after you apply for admission. Submit the online component by the following deadline for guaranteed consideration to the program:
                                                        • February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
                                                        • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.

                                                        Start Your Application

                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027

                                                        Supplementary Application deadline is February 5, 2027.

                                                        How to Apply
                                                        Required Documentation for Undergraduate Applicants
                                                        Language Requirements
                                                        Deadlines for Undergraduate Study

                                                        Applied Learning Opportunities

                                                        The Dance program offers hands-on learning from day one, giving you real-world experience in the studio, on stage and behind the scenes. Throughout the program, students take part in public performances, showcases and creative projects on campus and across Toronto. In upper years, students have increased opportunities to perform and can audition for the York Dance Ensemble (YDE), AMPD’s resident pre-professional dance company, where they choreograph and perform in real shows while working with faculty, guest artists and industry professionals.

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                                                        Potential Career Paths

                                                        • choreographer
                                                        • performer
                                                        • movement therapist
                                                        • dance teacher
                                                        • dance scholar and researcher
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