Robert Lepage

I studied as an actor at the theatre conservatoire in Quebec, but by the time I got to my third year, I was more interested in directing. There's more to it than helping actors get round a stage: it's a wonderful way of telling stories.

Canadian Playwright

Carlos Carvalhal

I was surrounded by classical music, art and ballet all these things. But they also had a football field and it was at the conservatoire I decided to be a footballer.

Portuguese Footballer

Mark Morris

I didn't go to a conservatoire, and I have certain low opinions of certain aspects of the conservatory experience.

American Dancer

Conservatoire is often used in formal contexts related to professional arts education.

Formal Setting

The term implies a high level of cultural prestige and is associated with elite training.

Cultural Prestige

Use 'conservatoire' specifically for institutions focused on music, dance, or drama.