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A one-of-a-kind program providing unparalleled live performance education
Performance at The Creative School trains actors, dancers, designers and production professionals to become world class artists. We raise the standard of professional practice in live arts and entertainment while encouraging our students to be curious risk takers who are committed to social change.
Programs
Undergraduate
Acting 
Bachelor of Fine Arts
An intensive, conservatory-style program focused on the craft and business of acting.
Design and Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts
A program exploring experience design and technical production for live performance.
Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Training in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, West African and street styles.
Graduate
Scriptwriting & Story Design
Master of Fine Arts
A program teaching new forms of storytelling, where students learn to develop powerful stories, designed for maximum impact.
Digital Media
Master of Digital Media
An intensive 12-month professional program built for digital media innovators.
Media & Design Innovation
PhD
A doctoral program for scholars and practitioners in media, design and creative disciplines.
Individualized learning & hands-on experience
75% studio classes / 25% lectures
Individual coaching & mentoring
Esteemed guest artists & lecturers
Instructors that rank among Canada’s top artists and arts managers
Live Professional Production
Students hone their skills through frequent live productions in the heart of Canada’s entertainment hub, and are encouraged to learn multiple roles to diversify their skills.
Productions take place in both the Performance Studio Theatre and The Creative School Chrysalis — a venue with an illustrious past that’s been the site of iconic film premiers, hosted famed speakers, and welcomed celebrated performers to its stage. Make your mark by becoming a part of this vibrant history.
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As a Performance student, you'll be part of The Creative School, a dynamic faculty offering 27 degree programs in media, design and creative industries. Through global experiences and transdisciplinary opportunities, our students emerge as some of the most in demand and employable graduates anywhere.