STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Dates to Remember 2019-2020 ....................................................................................................................... 4 Staff and Faculty .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Faculty and Guest Artists .................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Body and Graduates ............................................................................................................................. 7 Joint Program with York University ................................................................................................................... 8 The School and the Community ........................................................................................................................ 8 Performance Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 9 An Overview of the Professional Training Program ........................................................................................ 10 Attendance ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Studio Etiquette .................................................................................................................................... 13 Repertory Practices .............................................................................................................................. 15 Dress Rehearsal and Performance Etiquette ................................................................................... 17 School Information and Services ...................................................................................................................... 21 Post-Graduation Work Permits for International Students ........................................................................... 25 Student Government .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Student Fundraising Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 26 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 28 Bursaries and Awards ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Fees & Schedule of Payments ........................................................................................................................... 33 Documentation ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Policy of Non-Discrimination .............................................................................................................................. 37 Sexual Violence Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Student Complaint Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 37 Expulsion Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 39 Healthcare ............................................................................................................................................................. 42 Mental Health ...................................................................................................................................................... 43 Counselling Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 44 Health-Care Practitioners & The Dance Artist: A Selected Overview ........................................................... 47 Medical and Therapeutic Professionals Resources ........................................................................................ 48 Legal Resources ................................................................................................................................................... 52 2 INTRODUCTION This handbook has been compiled for students enrolled in The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s 3 Professional Training Program. 4 5 You are expected to familiarize yourself with its contents and refer to it as necessary throughout the school year. The handbook covers most policies and practices/procedures that govern the operation of the 6 School. It also provides practical and essential information on staff, fees, dates of upcoming events, and 7 the School in general. 8 The handbook is intended to aid you in answering any questions you may have regarding your day to day 8 life at the School. Any issues not covered in the following pages may be brought to the attention of the 9 office staff. 10 11 13 WELCOME 15 The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is an exciting, creative, and vibrant place where you can train to 17 become a professional dancer. We’re very proud that we have developed over many years a superb faculty; 21 we engage world-renowned guest teachers, and we have an impressive roster of choreographers who work with students in all three years of the Professional Training Program. The quality of our program has 25 brought us national and international regard, and we have an excellent reputation for exceptional and 25 rigorous training. 26 At the School, the focus is on your artistic development, choreographic exploration, and performance 28 quality. We provide strong and challenging technical training and offer a versatile education that prepares 30 you for a professional career. We aim to foster your talents and help you realize your full potential. 33 Graduates from our program create, teach, and perform in Canada and around the world. 36 We are excited to welcome you at the School in the 2019-20 academic year! 37 - Patricia Fraser, Artistic Director 37 37 39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL LAND 42 43 The School of Toronto Dance Theatre would like to acknowledge the sacred land on which we operate, the site of human activity for over 15,000 years. This land is the traditional territory of many nations: the 44 Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. 47 We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land and to share our space with all peoples – those 48 indigenous to Turtle Island and those from the world. 52 3 DATES TO REMEMBER 2019 – 2020 Labour Day (OFF) Sept. 2, 2019 Professional Training Program Registration 2nd Year & 3rd Year Sept. 3, 2019 Professional Training Program Registration 1st Year Sept. 4, 2019 Professional Training Program Classes Begin Sept. 3/4, 2019 Adult Recreational Classes Fall Term Sept. 10 - Nov. 26, 2019 Young Dancers’ Program Fall Term (no class Oct. 12) Sept. 14 - Dec. 7, 2019 Third Year Fall Break Oct. 10 - 15, 2019 Thanksgiving (OFF) Oct. 11 - 14, 2019 Third Year Photo Shoot TBA Coffee House student-run production Oct. 25, 2019 Fall Break 1st Year & 2nd Year Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2019 Impulse 2019 Mainstage Performance Nov. 28 - 30, Dec. 5 - 7, 2019 Impulse 2019 Student Matinée Performances Nov. 29 & Dec. 5, 2019 Young Dancers’ Program Fall Showing Dec. 7, 2019 Professional Training Program Returns Jan. 6, 2020 Adult Recreational Classes Winter Term Jan. 7 - Jun. 16, 2020 Young Dancers’ Program Winter/Spring Term (no class Feb. 15, Apr. 11) Jan. 11 - May 9, 2020 On The Move - 3rd Year Career Day TBA Professional Training Program Audition Feb. 2, 2020 Choreographic Workshop Feb. 12 - 15, 2020 Family Day (OFF) Feb. 17, 2020 Third Year Trip to Montreal Feb. 18 - 21, 2020 Coffee House student-run production Mar. 6, 2020 Spring Break (1st and 2nd Years Only) Mar. 9 - 13, 2020 Acceleration 2020 (3rd Year Show) Performances Mar. 18 - 21, 2020 Acceleration 2020 Student Matinée Performances Mar. 18 & 20, 2020 Day off (ALL) Mar. 23, 2020 Third Year Break Mar. 23 - 27, 2020 Good Friday & Easter Monday (OFF) Apr. 10 & Apr. 13, 2020 Momentum 2020 Fundraising Event & Performance Apr. 30, 2020 Momentum 2020 Mainstage Performances Apr. 30, May 1, 2, 7 - 9, 2020 Momentum 2020 Student Matinée Performances May 1 & 7, 2020 YDP Spring Showing May 9, 2020 Graduation May 10, 2020 Summer Intensives Jul. 6 - 31, 2020 Professional Training Program Audition Jul. 18, 2020 *** ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE *** 4 STAFF AND FACULTY Artistic Director: Patricia Fraser Managing Director: Michelle Yeung Artistic Associates: Johanna Bergfelt, Susan Macpherson, Patricia Miner Training and Performance Associate: Rosemary James Admissions and Records Manager: Andrea Roberts Student Services and Financial Aid Officer: Louise Plunkett Communications and Outreach Manager: Colin Frotten Artistic Advisor: Christopher House Graham Technique Teachers: Wendy