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MFA Dance

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of New Mexico

Program Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance (M.F.A.) is a three-year terminal degree program that serves a select population of emerging artists pursuing a future in performance, choreography, and teaching, with focus areas in Choreography and/or Performance. The program promotes the growth and development of artistic achievement balanced with scholarship, accepting only students who show artistic excellence and who demonstrate exceptional potential for future progress. The M.F.A. dissertation in Dance consists of an evening concert of original choreography and an accompanying written dissertation.

Program Key Stats

$28190 (Annual cost)



45 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Letter of recommendation, Writing sample, Undergraduate major in theatre or dance, TOEFL of 550/IELTS of 6.5/ Pearson test of 53, CPA or CAE of C

Career Options

  • Dancer
  • Dance teacher
  • Coach
  • Mentor
  • Performer

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