School of Performing Arts

Your future in the performing arts A partnership between

Holland College and
Prince Edward Island has a rich tradition in the performing arts. From music to dance Confederation Centre of the Arts
to theatre, the province has excellent youth programming, which produces artists
eager to start professional careers. Until now, the regional options for post-secondary About the
professional training to provide fledgling artists with a strong foundation upon which Confederation Centre of the Arts…
to build their careers have been scarce.
The Confederation Centre of the Arts
A partnership between Holland College and Confederation Centre of the Arts will offer opened in 1964 and is the only national
aspiring performers two-year diploma programs in contemporary Music Performance memorial to the Fathers of Confederation.
and Dance Performance, as well as a one-year Performing Arts Foundation certificate
It is the largest cultural institution in
program.
Atlantic Canada, covering an entire city
The programs will draw on the strengths of Confederation Centre of the Arts and block, consisting of theatres, galleries, a
Holland College to provide students with a strong foundation in their field, as well public library, restaurant, and gift shop.
as in the business aspects of their chosen profession. The Confederation Centre is Canada’s
celebration of the ideals of Confederation,
Financial Assistance expressing through the arts Canada’s
All students accepted into full time programs at Holland College are invited to
heritage, diversity and creativity. The
apply for the college’s many entrance awards. Applications are available from
Centre is alive with the best of Canadian
school guidance officers, through the Holland College Admissions office, or at
www.hollandcollege.com under the link to Scholarships and Awards. In addition theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual
to these awards, the federal and provincial governments have various financial arts and is home to The Charlottetown
assistance programs for students. Find out more about the types of financial Festival which began in 1965 with Anne
assistance that may be available by visiting www.hollandcollege.com/ of Green Gables – The Musical™, Canada’s
future_students and following the links. longest running musical.

Although this information has been prepared with care, Holland College and Confederation Centre
of the Arts accept no responsibility for actions caused by misinformation. This document is published About Holland College…
for information purposes and outlines the intentions of Holland College and Confederation Centre
• Approximately 3,300 students attend
of the Arts in as timely a fashion as possible. Holland College and Confederation Centre of the Arts
reserve the right to revise or cancel programs or courses, revise policies and procedures, change Holland College programs in Prince
instructors and alter fees and charges as deemed necessary without notice. Edward Island and China, and an
ISO 2001:2008 CERTIFIED 2010 10 20 additional 5,200 individuals are enrolled
in adult education and continuing
education programs.
• 7 campuses across Prince Edward Island.
• Approximately 30 percent of our
students are from off-Island.
• 93 percent of our graduates in the
labour market are employed one year
after graduation.
• More than 100 degree pathways with
a worldwide network of partner
universities.

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Charlottetown, PEI

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Performing Arts Foundation

Start Date: September, 2011

Length: 1 year
Location: Confederation Centre of the Arts & Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate, Performing Arts Foundation
Tuition: $4,500
The Performing Arts Foundation program introduces students to career options with the performing arts, both onstage
and behind the scenes. Students will hone their performance and technical production skills, develop a greater
knowledge and improved ability to work within a creative environment; and will have a deeper understanding of the
nature of a career in the performing arts. In addition to developing the personal skills required for a successful career,
students will also acquire a deeper knowledge of three key areas:

Performance:
• Achieve a level of proficiency in dance, voice, and/or acting to advance to more specialized training.
• Demonstrate the self-discipline required to practice regularly.
• Gain an understanding of the physical demands of rehearsal and performance.

Technical Production:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the range of opportunities within the performing arts industry.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology used in performing arts productions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of the various technical contributors to a production.
• Demonstrate basic skills in areas of technical production.

Business/Communication:
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to project management.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the entertainment business.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage financial affairs, records and contracts.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage the personal affairs associated with a small business.

Graduate Opportunities:
By the end of this one-year program, students
will have gained the skills required for acceptance
into more advanced training in their chosen area
and will have the opportunity to prepare audition
pieces.

Admission Requirements:
• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above
the general level.
• Performance audition.
• Resumé including work and volunteer experience
with applicable dates, membership in groups,
associations or athletics, awards and distinctions,
and any other information about yourself relevant
to the program.