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
Body conditioning class helps UCalgary dance students prevent injuries
Sarah Kenny receives Peak Scholar award for infusing her research into teaching and community work ...
In the media
In the News: Jeremy Brown, SCPA, in Calgary Herald
Calgary horn band Long Time No Time hits the Big Time with new live album
In the News: School of Creative and Performing Arts, in Calgary Herald
Hobson's Choice: Community and university theatre groups mine the classics
In the News: School of Creative and Performing Arts, in Calgary Herald
Preview: Powerhouse cast helps emerging artists deal with The Merchant of Venice's anti-semitism
In the News: John Knight, Sofia Huarte, Sebastian Rueda Montes, Stefan Lauritsen and Ethan Ross, SCPA, in Calgary Herald
Preview: University theatre immerses itself in acclaimed Afghan war story
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