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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Studio work spans urban, contemporary/ballet, and world dance forms

Curriculum combines movement observation, production, performance, choreography, and embodied storytelling

Professional Development

Upper-year students may audition for the resident York Dance Ensemble

A concurrent BEd pathway is available for students interested in dance education

A five-year teacher-training option with Canada’s National Ballet School combines the York BFA with an NBS diploma

School Info

Snapshot

53.1K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$6,200

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$40,000

international students

School website

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Program Highlights

Training

Studio work spans urban, contemporary/ballet, and world dance forms

Curriculum combines movement observation, production, performance, choreography, and embodied storytelling

Professional Development

Upper-year students may audition for the resident York Dance Ensemble

A concurrent BEd pathway is available for students interested in dance education

A five-year teacher-training option with Canada’s National Ballet School combines the York BFA with an NBS diploma

Program Highlights

Training

Studio work spans urban, contemporary/ballet, and world dance forms

Curriculum combines movement observation, production, performance, choreography, and embodied storytelling

Professional Development

Upper-year students may audition for the resident York Dance Ensemble

A concurrent BEd pathway is available for students interested in dance education

A five-year teacher-training option with Canada’s National Ballet School combines the York BFA with an NBS diploma

Key Info

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Fee

OUAC Application Fee

CA$156

Deadline

Winter 2027 ApplicantsNov 18, 2026

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Supplementary Application Fee

CA$25

How To Apply · ampd.yorku.ca

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

In-Person Audition

Participate in a 1.5-hour class combining contemporary movement, world/global dance, and improvisation

Online Audition

Submit a warm-up movement of your choice without music, up to 2 minutes

Improvise or create a solo using levels and different movement qualities with music, up to 3 minutes

Additional Materials

Questionnaire

Complete questions about your goals, interests, and relevant experience

How To Apply · ampd.yorku.ca

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through OUAC using program code YB

York sends a reference ID after receiving the university application

Complete the AMPD supplementary application and audition after applying

OUAC's 2027 undergraduate cycle is scheduled to open September 17, 2026

Fall 2027 (September) application deadlines are published: OUAC January 15, 2027 (Ontario high school applicants) or March 24, 2027 (out-of-province, international, and transfer applicants); AMPD Supplementary Application deadline February 5, 2027

Specific Fall 2027 audition scheduling has not yet been announced; auditions typically take place in February/March

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person auditions typically take place in February and March

A video option is available for applicants who live far from campus

On-campus candidates also receive a facilities tour, performance viewing, and student Q&A

School Info

Snapshot

53.1K

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Domestic Tuition

CA$6,200

Canadian students

International Tuition

CA$40,000

international students

School website

Training

Studio work spans urban, contemporary/ballet, and world dance forms

Curriculum combines movement observation, production, performance, choreography, and embodied storytelling

Professional Development

Upper-year students may audition for the resident York Dance Ensemble

A concurrent BEd pathway is available for students interested in dance education

A five-year teacher-training option with Canada’s National Ballet School combines the York BFA with an NBS diploma

Updated 2h ago