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

Description of the Program
Incoming students are encouraged to take foundational coursework, which has been designed as a broad and fundamental preparation for future careers in higher education, community colleges, high schools, private studios, professional dance companies, the wellness industry, technology, and community partnerships (among others). In addition to the foundational coursework, approximately 18 credit hours are available to pursue a specialization(s) of interest.

The MFA Project in Dance, worth 8 credits, serves as the capstone experience in the graduate dance curriculum. Students have the opportunity to select the format and structure of their project in conjunction with their MFA committee. Conceived as a bridge to career, the project should take into consideration the future goals of the student.

Flexibility in program design is strongly encouraged. The department recognizes and encourages individual strengths and professional experience that may strongly effect the student’s choice of coursework. Petitioning out of specific classes in which the MFA candidate has expertise is acceptable upon review by the Graduate Director and Graduate Policy Committee. The committee will also consider a completely unique program of study.

Guide for Foundational Coursework

Technique & Movement Arts = 12 credits from the following
	Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, West African, Tai Chi, Yoga, Capoeira, Other
Somatics & Movement Sciences = 3 credits
	Advanced Problems in Dance Kinesiology Laban Movement Analysis
Dance & Art Making Practices = 7 credits from the following
	Solo/Group Choreography I Solo/Group Choreography II Composer/Choreographer Workshop Concepts and Collaborative Multimedia Choreography Workshop
Interactive Arts = 2-3 credits from the following
	Dance Computers and Multimedia Sound Lab Sound Design
Education & Community Partnerships = 3 credits from the following
	Paradigms for the Analysis of Dance Technique Graduate Pedagogy – Modern
Theorizing the Physical = 3 credits from the following
	Philosophy of Dance Cultural Concepts of Dance
Professional Preparation = 2 credits from the following
	Dance Management Dance in Higher Education Internship/Apprenticeship
Grad Seminar = 2-4 credits
MFA Applied Project = 8 credits

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