DanceNorth America

69 Master's degrees in Dance in North America

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee5,0(2)

Milwaukee, United States Top 13.5% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee prioritizes contemporary choreography and individual creative research. The curriculum encourages embodied scholarship and community engagement while emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between critical dance studies and choreographic research.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,024/yr

The City University of New York4,2(43)

New York City, United States Top 22.5% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive Master of Arts designed for aspiring and certified educators. This flexible course offers part-time or full-time study modes, including online and hybrid options. Students complete 30 to 49 credits to gain professional PreK-12 teaching certification.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years, 2 months$23,676/yr

University of Utah4,6(12)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 3.6% in Worldwide

Ballet

The Ballet program at the University of Utah is a path to deepen your knowledge of pedagogy, choreography, and history. We offer a flexible structure that gives each student a strong foundation in Ballet Studies and options to pursue their specializations.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,708/yr

University of California, Riverside4,7(7)

Riverside, United States Top 3.6% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts

The Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts programme at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This intensive degree focuses on fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, providing students with world-renowned faculty and excellent funding.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,010/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,4(26)

Austin, United States Top 0.7% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin furthers emerging and returning professionals' unique interests in the creation and teaching of dance with a focus on the interdependence of artistry, pedagogy and critical dance studies as platforms for critical civic engagement and social justice.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,212/yr

Sam Houston State University4,6(5)

Huntsville, United States Top 27.9% in Worldwide

Dance

In the Department of Dance at Sam Houston State University, you’ll experience a dynamic, challenging education that integrates creativity, performance, and scholarly pursuits designed to prepare you for a 21st century career in dance.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$18,048/yr

New York University4,3(117)

New York City, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Teaching Dance in the Professions

The M.A. in Teaching Dance in the Professions at New York University is a 30–36 credit postgraduate programme designed for artistry and pedagogy. Available in full-time or part-time study modes, this public course prepares dancers for roles in studios and community centres through advanced research and theory.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$55,254/yr

Washington University in St. Louis4,4(8)

Saint Louis, United States Top 0.9% in Worldwide

Theater and Performance Studies

The Master’s Program in Theater and Performance Studies at Washington University in St. Louis is one of the strongest programs of its kind. We offer students rigorous scholarly training and support in developing their own independent research projects—all within a collegial, supportive environment that prizes critical thinking and creative practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,850/yr

Florida State University4,4(370)

Tallahassee, United States Top 4.7% in Worldwide

Dance

Immerse yourself in the world of dance with Florida State University's Dance MFA program. This rigorous program offers comprehensive training in various dance styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary, preparing students for careers as professional dancers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,129/yr

Roosevelt University4,0(5)

Online

Performing Arts Administration

The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University is designed to hone the skills of current and aspiring administrators and to cultivate the next generation of great professionals within the field.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$44,760/yr

Case Western Reserve University4,4(16)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 2.6% in Worldwide

Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance from Case Western Reserve University focus on craft, music, costume and set, and dance and technology.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$55,548/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(7)

Online Top 5.8% in Worldwide

Dance Studies

Join an advanced, hybrid Dance Studies degree program offered by University of South Carolina designed for working professionals to enhance and extend your pedagogical and artistic practice.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$29,760/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(47)

Tucson, United States Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree offered by The University of Arizona prepares you to create, teach and lead in a range of professional settings, both nationally and internationally.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,400/yr

Temple University4,1(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 5.8% in Worldwide

Dance

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University is designed for dance students and artists who seek a deeper understanding of dance as a performing art and mode of inquiry.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$105,060/yr

Tulane University4,2(30)

New Orleans, United States Top 6.3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Dance Performance

Through the lens of movement and performance making, the Interdisciplinary Dance Performance MFA program offered by Tulane University is envisioned to provide graduate opportunities for scholarly investigation in diverse disciplines that directly link to creative practice and performance making.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$70,737/yr

The City University of New York4,2(43)

New York City, United States Top 22.5% in Worldwide

Dance Education

The Dance Education programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This flexible course offers part-time and full-time study modes, including online and hybrid options. Students develop professional pedagogy skills over 30 to 49 credits to teach diverse learners in school settings.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,650/yr

University of Washington4,2(58)

Seattle, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree from University of Washington that prepares dance artists (who've had a minimum of eight years professional performance experience) for entry into the academic setting.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(40)

Buffalo, United States Top 4.9% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance MFA at the University at Buffalo is a three-year, full-time programme focusing on embodied inquiry and choreographic creation. Students engage in advanced practice and theory to develop as innovative artist-scholars. This 60-credit curriculum offers close faculty mentorship and extensive performance opportunities.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,740/yr

Sarah Lawrence College4,7(3)

Bronxville, United States

Dance and Movement Therapy

Using an embodied, process-oriented approach to learning, the Sarah Lawrence College Dance and Movement Therapy program is a 2-year Master’s degree that invites you to engage in critical thinking about the body, movement, and relationships

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,186/yr

New York University4,3(117)

New York City, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Teaching Dance, Grades K-12, Initial Certification

The Teaching Dance, Grades K-12, Initial Certification programme at New York University is a 40-credit Master of Arts. Available for full-time or part-time study, this public course prepares students for New York State teacher certification through intensive fieldwork and pedagogy over a two-year duration.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$55,254/yr