Duke Performances (DP) is the professional performing arts presenting organization at Duke University. DP is committed to presenting willfully eclectic, forward-thinking performing arts of the highest quality. Through superb performances, outstanding visiting artist residencies and the development and commissioning of exciting new work, DP is forging a culture that vigorously supports live performance and encourages meaningful engagement with the Duke campus and Durham community. Annually, DP offers a robust season of 70-80 world-class performances, making extensive use of a network of Duke and Durham venues, presenting artists spanning classical, new music, jazz, Americana, independent rock, international music, theater, and dance.