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    Dance

    York University
    York University
    Canada
    Canada, Toronto
    University Rank:#364
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 22,645 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Dance

    About

    As a student in Canada’s largest and most comprehensive dance program, you will graduate as an innovative, thoughtful and articulate dance professional, ready to lead in diverse communities. Designed to inspire, develop and enhance creative movement and critical thinking, the Dance program balances practice and theory. Grow outside the classroom with year-round performance opportunities, industry placements and collaborative research projects.

    The AMPD Advantage:

    • First and most comprehensive dance program in Canada.

    • Students have the opportunity not only to perform but also to produce and manage many aspects of public performances and performance-based events.

    • Learn about the rich history and traditions of dance from across the globe and present-day global perspectives.

    • 35,000 square feet of sprung floor in sunlit studios.

    • The Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre (360-seat theatre with sprung floors, a comprehensive lighting system with lighting grid, fly system, trap, loading dock, dressing rooms, wig room and wardrobe room).

    • McLean Performance Studio (90-seat informal theatre space dedicated to dance).

    Program Overview

    The Dance program offers opportunities for studio work with options in urban, contemporary/ballet and world dance forms. Students develop skills in movement observation, production and performance. Understanding choreographic elements, principles, semantics, and embodied storytelling informs the program's blended curriculum. Upper-year students may audition to join the department’s resident company, the York Dance Ensemble.

    For students interested in a teaching career, York University 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

    In addition to the 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, earning an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance from York University and a diploma from the National Ballet School.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Dance - BFA (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) for international students from US High School (including AP exams)

    United States High School
  • High School Diploma
    • Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
  • SAT score of 1170 (SAT submission code: 0894) or ACT score of 24 (ACT submission code: 5250).
    • SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
    • SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
  • Transfer credit granted for final scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Please click here for details.

    • Required Documents for Preliminary Review

  • The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed for a conditional offer of admission. Documents can be uploaded to your MyFile account after you apply.
  • Grade 9-12 Semester 1 High School Transcript(s) (with grading scale)
  • AP Exam Results (if applicable)
  • Other documents may be required, and are determined by your academic background (please check your MyFile)

    • York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.

    Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.

    Additionally, please see English Language Requirement.

    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 3, 2026, for Fall 2026 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.

      Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

      English Program Requirements

      Acceptable English Language TestsMinimum Score Required
      TOEFL
      Test of English as a Foreign Language
      York's TOEFL code is 0894      		iBT: 88 for tests taken prior to January 2026
      iBT: 4.5 for tests taken January 2026 and after
      IELTS*
      International English Language Testing Service
      (Academic Module)      		6.5
      Pearson PTE Academic60
      Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)60
      Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE, CPE)C1 Advanced (no score below 180)
      Duolingo120

      *The IELTS Academic test is required for admission to York University. IELTS General will not be accepted for language proficiency requirements.

      Fee Information

      Tuition Fee
      22,645 / year

      Dance

      York University

      York University

      Canada

      Canada, Toronto

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