School of Creative and Performing Arts
Why Creative and Performing Arts?
Our aim is to reimagine artistry for the 21st century through a careful balance of tradition and innovation. We explore both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives on dance, drama and music. We engage with history and the contemporary world in order to become rigorously trained and intellectually agile.
Explore our programs
Undergraduate programs
Dance
Combine intensive studio training and rigour with experimentation. Inspire intellectual inquiry. Nurture your passion and share your love of dance with others.
Undergraduate programs
Drama
Design your own program of study. Combine rigorous artistic creation with advanced academic inquiry.
Undergraduate programs
Music
Unleash your creativity and explore how ideas and emotions are communicated through sound. Experience focus, discipline, collaboration and independence.
Explore graduate programs in Drama and Music
School events
University Theatre Services
See a show. Book a venue. Organize a conference. Get production assistance.
SCPA news and announcements
Class of 2020: Emerging technologies extend possibilities for live theatre during pandemic
Beth Kates immerses herself in virtual reality theatre...
In the media
In the News: Edmond Agopian, Creative and Performing Arts, on CKUA
Honouring 250 years of Beethoven!
In the News: Brittany Pack, School of Creative and Performing Arts, in Calgary Herald
University theatre presents small but live performance
In the News: Edmond Agopian, SCPA, in The Gauntlet
University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts to host online concert celebrating Black composers
In the News: Aldona Jaworska and Czarina Zoleta, School of Creative and Performing Arts, in The Gauntlet
UCalgary playwrights and actors inspire COVID-19 Wagonstage productions
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