Established in 1968, the School today runs under the Artistic Direction of Sasha Ivanochko and is a national leader for performing arts education, at the forefront of training in contemporary dance.

The School was established in 1968 by the founders of Toronto Dance Theatre: Patricia Beatty, David Earle, and Peter Randazzo,[1] disciples of Martha Graham.

In 1979 the Professional Training Program was established by David Earle, and together the company and School moved into the studios and offices of their current home in Cabbagetown.

The professional program is a post-secondary course of study aimed at training aspiring dancers in the skills and experience to succeed in a theatrical dance career.

The School also runs an adult recreational program of contemporary dance classes, offered for different experience levels, held on Tuesday evenings.