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Department of Contemporary Dance

The Department of Contemporary Dance is a unique program that treats students as emerging artists from the moment they arrive. Students stage their own choreographies, collaborate across disciplines, and perform in new works created by their peers.

Program Overview

The program provides students with the conditions to discover and define their own aesthetic, method, and process, in a learning environment that embraces an inclusive artistic relationship between mentor and student.

Special Funding

Up to $4,000 in special funding is available for out-of-province students in undergraduate programs.

Performances

Students have numerous opportunities to present their work and take part in performances throughout the year. The department hosts various events, including the Wild Talks Lecture Series, Collaboration in Choreographic Practices, and Capstone Outcome.

Upcoming Dance Events

• JAN 26: Wild Talks Lecture Series: Musician Martha Wainwright at Concordia
• MAR 11: The Department of Contemporary Dance Presents: Collaboration in Choreographic Practices
• MAR 19: The Department of Contemporary Dance Presents: Capstone Outcome

Faculty

The department has an extraordinary group of artists and scholars contributing their work and research.

Facilities

The department provides students with the space and equipment needed to learn their craft and push the limits of their creativity.

Alumni

The department's alumni are accomplished individuals who have made a name for themselves in the dance industry.

Student Life

The department is located in the heart of Montreal, the best dance city in North America. Students are connected with the city's independent and experimental performance culture, and they are self-starters and community-minded.

Student Life Overview

Students not only learn to dance and choreograph but also acquire skills in technical production, event curation, and show management.

Research-Creation

The department emphasizes research-creation, providing students with opportunities to explore and express their creativity.

News

The department is part of Concordia University, which is opening Quebec's first School of Performance. The university also features faculty authors on design, dance, art history, and more, and recognizes its faculty of fine arts valedictorians.

Dance Events and Performances

The department hosts various dance events and performances, including improvisation as choreography, public outcomes, and masterclasses. These events reflect the vibrancy of the program and the dedication of the community, embracing core values of sustainability, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social impact.