MFA Dance

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Irvine

Program Overview

The department has a strong foundation in dance technique, offering multiple levels of ballet, modern/contemporary dance, and jazz dance every year. Pilates, pointe, partnering, tap dance, world dance, social dance, and Hip-Hop are also offered each year. The graduate program offers courses in choreography, teaching, dance and video, dance and technology, lighting for dance, music, performance, critical issues, dance history, Laban Movement Analysis, research methods, dance science, and other topics. Graduate students may also choose from a large selection of upper-level undergraduate dance courses, including repertory, improvisation, dance management, and special offerings. Studio, theory, history, and technology courses support and reinforce each other. Substantial financial aid is available.

Program Key Stats

$15,102 (Annual cost)
$ 155
Oct Intake : 1st Dec


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Eligibility Criteria

3.4 GPA
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

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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