Master of Fine Arts in Dance

Admission
Description of the Program
Suggested Electives in Dance Studio
Suggested Electives in Dance Theory
Interdisciplinary Digital Media and Performance

Admission
To apply for admission to the MFA degree program in Dance, a student must complete an application form and supply official copies of all transcripts from previous institutions to the Graduate College. The Department of Dance requires a current résumé, three letters of reference, and a videotape (VHS format Standard Play) or CD-ROM of a group work choreographed by the student within the last three years and/or a portfolio of relevant work in a chosen area(s) of expertise. Included with these materials should be a statement of intent regarding program of study (approximately 300 – 600 words in length). MFA Auditions are required and are generally held in March. At the department audition, the applicant participates in a technique audition in modern dance and ballet, and performs a solo work of approximately five minutes. This work must have been choreographed by the student. Applicants for admission also participate in an interview with the faculty as a whole, or the Graduate Policy Committee. A petition may be submitted to the Graduate Director for exception to the above policy.

In the case of audition by videotape the above requirements remain as indicated. The interview will be conducted by phone with the Graduate Director and members of the graduate faculty. It is highly recommended that anyone considering enrolling at ASU come to the campus during the regularly scheduled audition time. Because the number of graduate openings is limited, it is important that the particular strengths of the department and the specific needs and wants of the student be matched accordingly.

Application materials due: December 1, 2007
Master of Fine Arts Audition: January 25, 2008
Call: (480) 965-5029