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CODE promotes dance & drama education in schools and communities throughout Ontario.

CODE creates & distributes educational resources supporting the Ontario Dance & Drama Curriculum.

CODE promotes dance & drama education in schools and communities throughout Ontario.

CODE connects drama and dance educators and artists through local, provincial, national and international community building.

Upcoming Events

Looking for a November boost? We've got four events coming up - two virtual, two in-person.

On Nov 1, we've got an intermediate/senior-focused dance workshop in Waterloo from 3-5pm with Natasha Ramlall.
On Nov 4, we've got a P/J/I drama/dance fireside chat about Classroom Management (and any other support needs you may have) from 6-7:30pm EST.
On Nov 5, Michelle Gram Giesen is hosting a P/J drama workshop about exploring mental health through story drama in Toronto from 4:30-6pm.
And on Nov 6, CODE is partnering with OTF to offer a workshop about building student well-being through drama and dance.

Details and registration information in the full post.

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Call for Writers - Visionary Voices

Call for Writers - Visionary Voices: Engaging with the Canada Theatre’s Museum Library of Legends through Drama and Inquiry We are pleased to announce that the CODE, in...

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Full steAm Ahead Opening Remarks

At the request of delegates at the 2025 Full steAm Ahead conference, CODE President Tessa Lofthouse has shared her opening remarks to support teacher advocacy within their own teaching contexts...

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Art Fusion First Five

CODE, OMEA, and OAEA have teamed up to launch Art Fusion First Five—a brand-new set of ready-to-use lessons designed to help every teacher build...

CODiE Abroad in Singapore

CODE Past President, Matthew Sheahan, traveled to Singapore in mid-July to attend the International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA) General Council Meeting as the Vice President...

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Turning the Page: Literacy through Drama and Dance

CODE is thrilled to share the Turning the Page writing project—a collection of member-funded drama and dance-based literacy resources that support...

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Full steAm Ahead Drama and Dance for the Future

Early Bird Registration for the CODE Conference 2025 is open now! Join CODE in Kitchener for "Full steAm Ahead - Drama and Dance for the Future" October...

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