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MFA in Dance

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Florida State University

Program Overview

The MFA in Dance at Florida State University prepares students to undertake a continuous and engaged physical practice as part of a rigorous embodied research trajectory. Students work individually and collaboratively to develop, analyze, and synthesize the fluid dimensions of their creative processes toward a culminating thesis project. High value is placed on the cultivation of a sophisticated inquiry into dance artistry. The curriculum supports development of diverse skills in: classical and contemporary dance techniques, pedagogy, visual design and production, dance science, historical perspectives and critical theory, dramaturgy, musical inquiry, as well as technical and artistic integration of dance-specific technologies.

Program Key Stats

$25309 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
146
155
579
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Certified copy of all transcript(s), diploma(s), and/or degree certificate(s), A personal statement, Resume or Writing Sample, Letters of recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55, Verification of Financial resources.

Career Options

  • Dance teacher
  • Choreographer
  • Work in arts administration for a dance company or theater
  • Become a yoga or Pilates instructor
  • Marketing for dancers
  • Become a dance photographer or videographer
  • Costume or clothing designer

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