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BA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

The BA Dance is a joint program between UWinnipeg and The School of Contemporary Dancers.

SCD is recognized by Canadian Heritage as a national centre for arts training.

Training

The program combines conservatory-style contemporary dance technique and performance training with liberal arts study.

Performance & Productions

Students gain performance experience through public series, special projects, and a tour of Winnipeg-area schools.

Professional Development

The program is designed for preparation toward a professional contemporary dance career.

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$4,647

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$17,861

international students

School website

Program info updated Sep 11, 10:40 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA Dance is a joint program between UWinnipeg and The School of Contemporary Dancers.

SCD is recognized by Canadian Heritage as a national centre for arts training.

Training

The program combines conservatory-style contemporary dance technique and performance training with liberal arts study.

Performance & Productions

Students gain performance experience through public series, special projects, and a tour of Winnipeg-area schools.

Professional Development

The program is designed for preparation toward a professional contemporary dance career.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

The BA Dance is a joint program between UWinnipeg and The School of Contemporary Dancers.

SCD is recognized by Canadian Heritage as a national centre for arts training.

Training

The program combines conservatory-style contemporary dance technique and performance training with liberal arts study.

Performance & Productions

Students gain performance experience through public series, special projects, and a tour of Winnipeg-area schools.

Professional Development

The program is designed for preparation toward a professional contemporary dance career.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

CA$100

International Fee

CA$120

Deadline

International WinterOct 15, 2026

Domestic WinterNov 1, 2026

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School Website

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Audition Requirements

Dance

Video Audition Contemporary

Include contemporary warm-up work using spirals, curves, or contractions.

Include contemporary centre work with adage, jumping combinations in the centre, and two traveling jumping combinations across the floor.

Ballet

Video Audition Ballet

Include ballet barre work.

Include ballet centre work such as plies, port de bras, tendus or degages, ronds de jambes, frappes or petit battement, adage, grand battement, petit allegro, allegro, and grand allegro combinations.

Additional Materials

Essay

Career-goals statement required; submit a brief paragraph describing your career goals.

Resume

Submit a resume listing your dance training and level achieved.

Letters of Reference

Submit two letters of reference.

Video Specifications

Video Submission

Video audition applicants submit videos to info@schoolofcontemporarydancers.ca after submitting the audition application.

SCD accepts links for Vimeo or YouTube, or files sent by WeTransfer.

Include the applicant's name, phone number, city/country of residence, and confirmation that the application has been submitted.

Combinations may be short and may be shown on one side.

Spp Audition Applications · schoolofcontemporarydancers.ca

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to The University of Winnipeg for the BA Dance degree.

Apply to The School of Contemporary Dancers Senior Professional Program; admission to both is required.

UWinnipeg domestic application fee: 100 CAD.

UWinnipeg international application fee: 120 CAD.

Important Notes

SCD publishes a non-refundable placement deposit after acceptance to the Senior Professional Program.

Canadian students: 1000 CAD.

International students: 2000 CAD.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA Dance pathway requires admission to both UWinnipeg and The School of Contemporary Dancers Senior Professional Program.

SCD admission is by audition for applicants with intermediate classical ballet and/or contemporary dance training.

Applicants may apply for the February 18-19, 2027 main audition, an in-person audition by special arrangement, or an ongoing video audition.

Audition Expectations

The current main Winnipeg audition is February 18 and 19, 2027.

Applicants unable to attend may request an in-person audition by special arrangement.

SCD's audition application (in-person or video) is due January 31, 2027.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Opportunities

SCD lists Jill Mino Memorial Entrance Scholarships for some applicants.

SCD also lists Bruce Mitchell Memorial Scholarships and Graduation Scholarships for fourth-year students.

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$4,647

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$17,861

international students

School website

Program Recognition

The BA Dance is a joint program between UWinnipeg and The School of Contemporary Dancers.

SCD is recognized by Canadian Heritage as a national centre for arts training.

Training

The program combines conservatory-style contemporary dance technique and performance training with liberal arts study.

Performance & Productions

Students gain performance experience through public series, special projects, and a tour of Winnipeg-area schools.

Professional Development

The program is designed for preparation toward a professional contemporary dance career.

Updated Sep 11, 10:40 PM

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