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Contemporary dance represents a dynamic and diverse spectrum of performance techniques, serving as a pioneering force in performing arts innovation. Leading professional troupes and select top-tier institutions can be found across the Americas, Europe, and other global regions. Alumni from our program become part of this legacy, pursuing careers as performers, dance creators, educators, and creative leaders throughout Canada and internationally.
This dual-degree program combines intensive, studio-focused dance instruction with comprehensive academic studies. The School of Contemporary Dancers provides specialized training that equips students for professional careers in modern dance. Meanwhile, The University of Winnipeg cultivates adaptable, multi-skilled graduates who master various professional competencies and technical applications, adapt to evolving environments, demonstrate analytical thinking, communicate effectively, and develop inventive problem-solving approaches. This fusion of technical dance mastery and well-rounded university learning aims to shape performers and artists with profound insight and versatile creative abilities.
You are a current high school student studying at a school in another Canadian province, and expect to graduate from grade 12 (or equivalent).
Test of English as a Foreign Language: Requirement/Score: Internet-based - Achieve a minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component.
International English Language Testing System: Requirement/Score: IELTS Academic - Minimum overall band score of 6.5
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Requirement/Score: Minimum score 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Requirement/Score: Minimum score 180
CAEL and CAEL-CE - Minimum score of 60; CAEL online - Minimum score of 70
Pearson Test of English (Academic): Requirement/Score: Minimum of score of 58