The Benefits of Dance

Dance education fosters creativity and contributes to a student's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing by providing a method of physical fitness, an outlet for personal expression, and a means to develop empathy and social emotional skills.

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Alternate Movement Workshops

  • Performances at FLATO Markham Theatre
  • Professional guest artists
  • Professional training facility
  • Collaborative arts experience
  • ​Field trips to professional live performances and workshops

 

Dance-Related Clubs

  • Dance Council
  • Break Dance
  • Show Choir
  • Dance Extreme
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In Dance Education, You Will...

  • Learn about the roots of dance from a societal and cultural perspective
  • Connect with post-secondary career pathways related to the field of dance and beyond
  • Attend live professional performances from world renowned companies and artists
  • Learn the value and appreciation for dance and the arts, and the role it plays within society
  • Take part in daily dance classes within your school timetable and be a part of a supportive community who share in a passion for dance