Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts

The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts offers advanced education in Music, Dance and Theatre for students in grades 9-12. We are located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, a community with unceasing support for the arts. GISPA is a school within Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS is widely considered the best little high school in the province for its unparalleled academic, athletic, culinary, technical and artistic programming).

A student enrolled in GISPA receives ongoing, comprehensive training, master classes and workshops  with visiting professionals, performance opportunities in various showcases and main-stage productions, as well as attending several professional productions and performances in Victoria & Vancouver.

With an emphasis on original composition, choreography and collective creation we integrate Dance, Theatre and Music in unique and innovative ways, though individualized instruction in Music, Dance and Theatre is our focus.