Inaugural Chair
The School is pleased to welcome its inaugural Chair, Julie Burelle, in fall 2026.
About the School
The School reflects today’s performing arts landscape—driven by collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and relevance to society and culture.
Commitments
Mission
To be a leading interdisciplinary school where performance is reimagined as a vital force in artistic creation, cultural dialogue, and social transformation.
The School of Performance strives to cultivate an inclusive, collaborative environment where artists and thinkers can push boundaries, experiment across disciplines, and engage meaningfully with the world beyond the stage.
Vision
The School of Performance prepares artists, scholars and cultural workers to thrive in an evolving artistic, cultural, and social landscape.
Beckett, directed by Clea Minaker, photo credit: Andrée Lanthier
What we do
- Bring together Contemporary Dance, Music, and Theatre within Quebec’s first interdisciplinary hub for performance
- Foster theoretical and technical excellence while supporting artistic independence and creative risk-taking
- Encourage collaboration across disciplines and engagement with Montreal’s vibrant arts ecosystem and community
- Support the creation of original and inclusive works that respond to contemporary cultural, social, and political contexts
- Equip students with the skills, experience, and perspectives needed for sustainable and impactful careers in the performing arts and beyond
Student benefits
- Interdisciplinary opportunities to collaborate and explore diverse creative approaches, across disciplines
- Flexible pathways to pursue diverse artistic and professional goals
- An inclusive community that values experimentation, exploration, and social impact
- Access to Montreal’s dynamic arts scene and cultural networks through internships and field schools
Faculty
Faculty members make sure students explore every facet of their creative practice. Students are encouraged to write, perform and collaborate with creators in other departments and in the wider Montreal arts community to experience the magic of creative cross-pollination.
Administration
For general inquiries related to the School and its various areas, programs, and services, please contact the department’s administrative team, who can provide guidance and direct you to the appropriate resources.
Job opportunities
Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts is one of Canada’s most comprehensive environments for creative research and teaching, uniting nine departments and four research institutes in a vibrant, cross-disciplinary culture that serves over 4,000 students.