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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 three events coming up - one 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.
And 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.
Register and find all the details here: www.code.on.ca/events

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CODE Conference Early Bird Registration Ending Soon

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

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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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CODE Summer Writing Projects

CODE is excited to announce two summer writing projects seeking a project manager and writers. Deadline to apply for either project is June 21 at 11:59 pm. Visionary Voices...

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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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