SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCE
Dance, Music, Theatre and Interdisciplinary Practices
Rethink performance!
The School of Performance is Quebec’s first interdisciplinary hub, bringing together the Departments of Contemporary Dance, Music and Theatre in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Our programs combine technical excellence, self-directed artistic practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on experience. Students create original work, develop their unique artistic voice, and gain the skills, experience, and connections to succeed in a constantly evolving cultural world.
Beyond the stage
Our cutting-edge facilities, dedicated faculty, and Montreal’s vibrant arts scene create the ideal environment for artists, scholars, and creators to be inspired, experiment, and connect. Graduates of the School of Performance are equipped for diverse and meaningful careers in:
- Cultural leadership and arts management
- Education and community engagement
- Interdisciplinary research and creative industries
- Arts entrepreneurship and innovation
The School prepares artists and cultural workers to make a lasting impact in performance, communities, classrooms and public life!
Areas of study
Three vibrant disciplines and the spaces in between
Explore Contemporary Dance, Music and Theatre — or push boundaries across all three. Our programs prepare students for the stage and for the broader impact of performance on culture, society, and community.
Music
Our music programs prepare you to create, perform, and record across genres — from classical foundations to jazz, songwriting, contemporary production, and interdisciplinary collaborations. You’ll gain the versatility to make music both on stage and in the studio.
Haunted Happenings by Brooklyn Melnyk
Theatre
Dive into the crafts of acting, scenography, and performance creation. Our courses expose students to artistic experimentation, and the social impact of performance making. You’ll learn to create original works, stage bold productions, and collaborative ways of staging stories that matter.
Obsidian Bloom by Liam Grover
Contemporary dance
Discover diverse movement practices and shape your own artistic voice. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and experience the political and cultural power of dance to influence how we move, think, and connect.
Graduate studies
Through the Individualized Program (INDI) and the Interdisciplinary Humanities PhD, students design unique projects that cross disciplines and explore new ways of thinking. With expertise spanning theatre, dance, design, literature, anthropology, urban studies, and more, our programs offer rich opportunities for collaboration. The ideal path for students eager to shape their own research and make original contributions to the arts and humanities.
