Create the Unforgettable

Dedicated to creating contemporary works in dance, music, opera, theatre, and interdisciplinary art forms. Hands-on training and professional development for artists and technicians at every career stage.

Betroffenheit, Electric Co. Theatre & Kidd Pivot. Created by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young.

Performing Arts

Dedicated to supporting the evolution of bold, contemporary works. Hands-on training and professional development for artists and technicians at every stage of their careers.

With the evolving and ever-changing realities of Covid continuing to impact Banff Centre for the Arts Creativity, we will be offering a smaller palette of Performing Arts residencies for the 2022/23 programming year. 

Many of our programs are on temporary pause this year as we rebuild our capacity to support artists to have fulfilling residency experiences with opportunities to experiment and perform on our stages. Banff Centre remains dedicated to supporting the performing arts and we expect that these programs will return as funding and capacity allow. 

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Featured Programs
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Residency
May 16 - July 07, 2022

Evolution: Classical 2022

Evolution: Classical is an artist development program for classically trained instrumentalists and vocalists who wish to expand their perspective.

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Quartet performing on stage
Residency
July 11 - July 24, 2022

Evolution: Quartet 2022

This intensive residency in Banff offers early-career quartets and composers the opportunity to explore the lineage of the string quartet. 

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Performing Arts Related

Dance
Dance

Research, train, and create new works in dance and choreography.
Music Programs | Banff Centre
Music

Enjoy space and focused time to concentrate on artistic development.
Opera

Explore and develop new directions in the artform of opera.
Actors rehearsing a play
Playwrights Lab

A stimulating and collaborative space to write, complete with an array of international guest artists.
Puppet opera at Banff Centre.
Theatre

Professional development under master teachers.
Theatre Practicum program
Performing Arts Production

Practicum opportunities in theatre production, design, and stage management.

Performing Arts Stories
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anff Centre International String Quartet Festival, 2017, Blake Pouliot and Alice Lee: Concerto for Two Violins, Bach.

Performing Arts Facilities

All facilities are currently unavailable, but we are eager to provide artists with access to Banff Centre's variety of theatres, recital halls, practice rooms, recording studios, and production...
Music and Sound Building

Performing Arts Venues

Our performing arts venues include the Theatre Complex featuring the Eric Harvie and Margaret Greenham Theatres, and an intimate atmosphere cabaret-style club. The Music and Sound Building features...
Banff Centre donor walking through campus with Cascade in the background.

Jenny Belzberg, Community Builder and Philanthropist

Mrs. Belzberg has a fierce pride in Alberta, and the ongoing role that Canada’s West plays in shaping and supporting artists from across Canada...

Performing Arts Production Practicum Discipline Descriptions

The Arts Practicum Program at its core is an intense experiential learning opportunity that marries technical training in the arts and arts administration.

Contact Us

For questions about the department and what we offer, please contact:

Email: arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Phone: 403.762.6180