Supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Korean Dance Studies Society of Canada is the only school in Canada that offers professional training in an East Asian dance style. Under the direction and tutelage of Mi Young Kim, the program prepares students in a career in researching, performing and teaching dance. As the dancers progress, the level of difficulty increases – more complex choreography is incorporated into performance pieces. Students in the past have moved on to teach Korean dance within and outside of KDSSC, performed as independent artists as well as become part of the Mi Young Kim Dance Company.

Students will be trained in traditional drum and dance, including court dance, Buddhist and Shaman ritual dances, mask dance and farmers' dance. They will also work in contemporary styles and fusion dance. There are optional workshops in various dance styles throughout the year.

Faculty: Mi Young Kim (Head Instructor and Artistic Director), Gui Ok Jang (Guest Instructor), Heung Sup So (Guest Instructor)

Class schedule for new students in the Professional Training Program

New students enrolled onto the program will first participate in the our advanced students from the recreational program to practice the fundamentals of Korean dance and music.

Time: 7pm–9pm on every Monday

*Class schedule may change as the year progresses and when students have to train senior students of the program.

Professional Training Program Audition 2010

Time: 6:00 pm

Date: August 9, 2010.

Location: 1133 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario M3C 2J6

Requirement: Minimum 17 years of age or mature student status, with at least 2 years of serious training in drum or dance. Knowledge in Korean dance and music would be an asset.