Dr. Marie Forté

Instructor

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Biography

Marie Claire Forté is a part-time instructor in Contemporary Dance at Concordia University. She is known for her relational, experiential, and experimental approach to dance, which encompasses choreography, writing, and teaching. With a strong influence from notable figures in the dance community, Marie Claire has fostered long-term creative relationships with artists across generations. Her pedagogical inspirations include Peter Boneham, Ame Henderson, and Louise Bédard, among others. Marie Claire has participated in various artistic projects, including a 2022 video installation titled 'Mères et mouvements d'enfants' presented at Foreman Gallery and a previous performer-in-residence position at Agora de la danse. She also produced a bilingual exhibition in 2016 that explored the ambiguity of artistic expressions. Her artistic roles extend to providing support and facilitating discussions around performances, indicating her comprehensive engagement in the dance community. Currently, she is working on a book about her teaching experiences with Peter Boneham.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.