Student Life at the School

Students come to the School from every province in Canada, and, internationally, the School has welcomed students from Austria, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad, and the United States.

Social Life

As a student at the School you will become part of a close-knit community and meet new friends from Canada and around the world who share your passion for dance.

Student-Run Organizations
 

Over your course of study, you'll have many opportunities to participate in the School's student government, Coffee House productions, graduation committee, and other student-run social events. During your graduating year, you'll also help to organize student trips; past class trips have included such destinations as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and New York City.

The Performance Series
 

Each year, you and your classmates will attend a series of performances in the Toronto area by world-renowned artists in dance, theatre, music, and opera.

Living in Toronto

The city of Toronto is one of Canada's leading cultural centres and offers a variety of artistic events. While living in Toronto, students can attend theatre productions, dance events, galleries, and international cultural festivals.

Toronto also has many diverse communities in which students can reside, establish new friendships, and involve themselves socially. Toronto is a wonderful place for students to develop personally and artistically.

Did you know? Toronto is the third largest live theatre centre in the world
(after London and New York).

For more information on living and working in Toronto, visit:

• toronto.com
• City of Toronto - Official Website
• City of Toronto - Arts, Culture & Heritage Services

Housing Information

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre does not have residence facilities, and the current housing situation in Toronto is such that most students find sharing accommodations more financially viable than renting their own apartment.

An inexpensive one-bedroom apartment in Toronto costs approximately $900.00 monthly; however, shared accommodations can cost as little as $450 per month.

The approximate cost of living in downtown Toronto
 

Bachelor Apartments $850 per month and up
1 Bedroom Apartments $900 per month and up
2 Bedroom Apartments $1250 per month and up
3 Bedroom Apartments $1450 per month and up
Shared Accommodation $450 per month and up, per person
Houses $1350 per month and up, divided per person depending on the number of bedrooms

Finding Accommodation
 

The School is able to provide information about a number of facilities that are available for either summer or temporary accommodation, though most are only appropriate for individuals while they look for another living situation.

In addition, the School sometimes receives notices of available sublets and shared accommodations. Please contact the School to receive detailed listings.