Stanford University (Performance Studies)

Stanford University's Performance Studies program explores how live actions—such as theater, dance, rituals, and everyday interactions—meaningfully shape culture and identity. It examines performance as a form of communication and social expression, analyzing its artistic, political, and historical significance. The program integrates diverse methods from humanities and social sciences to understand how performances reflect and influence society. Students engage in critical analysis, creative practice, and interdisciplinary research, preparing them to interpret and create performances that resonate within cultural and societal contexts.