The School of Performance, the very first of its kind in Quebec, strives to foster collaborative encounters across the disciplines of Contemporary Dance, Music, and Theatre, and to nurture bold artistic practitioners and researchers. Supported by our world-class faculty, students at the School of Performance develop an expansive creative toolkit while engaging in vital critical conversations that will help them situate their practice. Rooted in Montreal’s dynamic artistic ecosystem, the School of Performance acts as a hub and a launch pad for a new generation of creators.
I invite you to consult our website to learn about our community, discover our programs and student services, and learn more about the exciting research conducted by our award-winning faculty in Montreal. There, you can also explore our calendar of stellar performances, which often take place beyond the School’s walls and spill into Montreal’s artistic scene. Our website also features news from alumni, students, full-time and part-time faculty members, the dedicated staff who support our academic and artistic community, community partners, and artists in residence.
On a more personal note, I am thrilled to return to Montreal after serving as faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California San Diego. As a dramaturg and a scholar of Performance Studies, I can’t think of a better home to do research and to deepen my commitment to Performance’s potential for shaping societal changes. I look forward to building new collaborations and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the School of Performance.