The aim of this course is to introduce students to the various concepts of performance and its basic characteristics. During class, we will study the various kinds of performance, such as social, cultural, and aesthetic performances, but also performances of everyday life. We will also focus on the elements of ritual and play that permeate performance, we will study the importance of the body and performance space, together with the activation of the senses. The classes will be mainly theoretical but will also include practical workshops.