Contemporary Dance Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Contemporary Dance programme at Concordia University Montréal offers an intensive artistic journey designed for aspiring performers and choreographers. This Bachelor of Fine Arts degree provides a rigorous platform for students to define their unique aesthetic through a blend of technical training and creative research.

Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment where they foster strong professional relationships with expert faculty members. The curriculum places a distinctive emphasis on choreography within a social context, ensuring that graduates are prepared for the complexities of the modern performance landscape. This approach supports both independent research and versatility in various dance fields.

Why Contemporary Dance at Concordia University Montréal?

The university provides exceptional facilities within the School of Performance, allowing students to work in professional-grade environments. The programme is renowned for its focus on the creative process, blending critical theory with physical technique. Students also have access to workshops and additional classes organised by the Dance Students Association.

Institutional strengths include a commitment to social context in art and a faculty of active artistic collaborators. The programme also offers specific versions of the curriculum that meet U.S. Federal Student Aid regulations, ensuring international accessibility. Partnerships and exchange opportunities further enhance the global perspective of the training provided.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 970 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is a synthesis of choreographic, critical, and technique principles. Modules may include:

• Contemporary Dance
• Choreography
• Movement Coordination
• Flexibility and Stability
• Musicality
• Dynamic Versatility
• Performance
• Choreographic Research

Careers with Contemporary Dance

Graduates are prepared to enter the professional dance world as well-rounded, independent artists. The creative work completed during the programme provides a significant advantage for those entering the contemporary dance community on local and international levels. Many alumni find success in various creative and leadership roles within the arts sector.

Potential career paths include:

• Professional Dance
• Choreography
• Launching a Dance Company
• Teaching
• Artistic Mentoring
• Curating Performance Events

The programme ensures that students are equipped with the practical and theoretical tools necessary to make meaningful contributions to the world of dance. Graduates often transition into roles as performers, artistic directors, or educators within the global cultural industry.