Master of Fine Arts in Dance

The University of Washington Department of Dance offers a Master of Fine Arts degree that prepares experienced dance artists for careers in higher education. Starting with the fall 2027 cohort, M.F.A. candidates will be admitted once every three years for a three-year intensive program. M.F.A. candidates are supported in: developing a research profile, deepening their creative practice, and translating embodied knowledge into an informed teaching practice. M.F.A. candidates receive a tuition waiver and earn a monthly stipend in exchange for working as a Teaching Assistant andor Research Assistant in the Department of Dance.

Candidates with at least eight years of professional experience in any dance genre are invited to apply. The Department of Dance has developed a robust Afro-diasporic and social dance focus, alongside offerings in contemporary modern and ballet. We welcome applicants from any professional dance background, including African dance, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, modern, social dance, street styles, and others.