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.

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COVID-19 Measures: Banff Centre has suspended all scheduled programs on campus until the end of August. We will not be accepting applications during this time.

Program offerings are being reviewed, check out some of our program pages for a sample of what you might see at Banff Centre soon. Please visit our COVID-19 Update Page or reach out to registrars_office@banffcentre.ca for more information.

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.

Stories
All Arts Stories

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...

Building a Dance, Movement by Movement: How Peggy Baker Choreographs

Peggy Baker is a legend in the dance community. We caught up with her last winter during her company’s production residency for "who we are in the dark" when the work was first taking shape...
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For questions about the department and what we offer, please contact:

Performing Arts
Email: performing_arts@banffcentre.ca

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Box 1020, Station 21
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1H5 Canada