Master of Fine Arts in Dance (M.F.A.)

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance is a three-year terminal degree that serves a select population of emerging artists pursuing a future in professional performance, choreography, and teaching. The degree requires choreography of at least two works per year and the creation and presentation of a full evening’s work supported by a written dissertation in the final year. Opportunities for graduate students to teach in the dance program are available for qualified students, which includes mentoring by graduate faculty. Graduate assistantships are available that provide scholarship and stipends.