About the Program

Program & Classes

Summer School in Contemporary Dance

July 2 - 27, 2012

The Summer School program at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is designed for individuals pursuing or considering a professional career in contemporary dance. We offer:

• a challenging, intensive program for the physically fit
• renowned teachers
• technique classes with experienced dance accompanists
• a healthy and fun learning environment

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PROGRAM

Summer classes at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre are challenging, energetic, and fun … an environment in which you can meet others who share your passion for dance.  We offer an intensive program of classes in contemporary dance.  Taught by an outstanding, creative faculty of experienced teachers, the program is designed for professionals, pre-professionals, and students with a strong background in dance and at least one year of serious training.  Classes include contemporary technique, Graham technique, and repertory/new creation and will be augmented by sessions devoted to coaching and body work.

Elementary

For students with a grounding in contemporary or classical technique.

Intermediate

For students with a good grounding in contemporary or classical technique and appropriate performance experience. Students at this level are expected to demonstrate a strong sense of centre, and an ability to move well through space and to execute more complex phrases of movement.

Advanced

For professionals, emerging professional dancers, or students with a strong formation in contemporary or classical technique, who demonstrate the strength and ability required for the advanced level and who have suitable performance experience.