Schools

Each year, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s programs for schools encourage hundreds of students to experience and explore the physical movements of contemporary dance.

The perfect complement to your arts curriculum, we are delighted to offer a range of educational activities including:

Student matinées

Featuring dancers from our Professional Training Program in new works and classic repertory; all performances are held in our on-site theatre, located in the heart of historic Cabbagetown.

Designed for a creative learning experience, our student matinées cost $5.50 per student (including HST)**.  During the matinée, your students will experience:

  • Performances of classic and/or new works by renowned choreographers (approximately 1 hour)
  • Introductions to each work by the Artistic Director
  • Question & answer period immediately following the performance, where students are introduced to the dancers, and encouraged to find out more about contemporary dance (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Optional, hour-long master classes, usually scheduled before the matinée performance. Please contact us for class costs and availability.
    (Alternative dates/times may be arranged).

2011/12 Student matinée schedule*

  • IMPULSE 2011, December 2 & 8, 2011
    Performances from all three years of our Professional Training Program in ensemble repertory
     
  • ACCELERATION 2012, March 28 & 30, 2012
    Performances by the 2012 graduating class of the Professional Training Program in duet and small group repertory
     
  • MOMENTUM 2012, May 4 & 11, 2012
    Performances from all three years of our Professional Training Program in ensemble repertory

Master Classes

On-site classes with our highly regarded faculty and talented live accompanists, are tailored to meet the individual needs of your school group. These classes usually take place before a matineé and last for one hour, providing a fulfilling, whole-day learning experience for your students. Please contact us for class costs and availability.

Group visits and guided tours

For small groups of students, the School can provide students considering a career in contemporary dance the opportunity to observe select professional classes.  Students will be exposed to a variety of contemporary dance techniques and gain a better understanding of a professional training program. During their visit, a tour of our heritage designated facility will be arranged with a member of staff.

School outreach visits

A limited number of outreach visits are arranged throughout the year for local schools.  These visits include a class led by a member of faculty, assisted by second year Professional Training Program students.  Our students will work with small groups within your class to develop a short phrase of choreography and develop movement, rhythm, and musicality. 

Booking
 

To book for any of the above programs or for more informatoin, please contact

Jae Yang
Communications & Development Coordinator
416-967-6887 ext. 25
jae@schooloftdt.org

Please have the following information ready:

  • your date of choice
  • number and grade level of students
  • dance experience of students (e.g. taking a dance course; please note, experience is not necessary)
  • number of accompanying teachers, including yourself
  • name and mailing address of your school, including telephone and fax numbers
  • your e-mail address

* All dates, times, and choreographers are subject to change.
** Upon booking, a first deposit (50% of the grand total) will be due within four weeks.