Overview

The Dance program of the University of Colorado at Boulder develops students’ creative, performance, pedagogical and scholarly work. With an emphasis on embodied research, this degree positions participants for teaching careers in higher education and a great variety of careers in the field of dance, movement, entrepreneurship and arts administration.

An MFA is an intense immersion into a student's expertise and curiosities as an artist and scholar. Great transformations in learning are an expected part of the graduate school experience, and significant space is allocated for self-directed interests. The decision to pursue an MFA in dance indicates a hunger to embark upon the challenges, rewards and maturation this experience will bring.

Curriculum

The primary core MFA curriculum focuses on the development of the individual artistic voice in performance, choreography, teaching, research and writing. The presentation of new creative work is bolstered, augmented and enriched by the study of theory, history and many diverse artists of all dance genres and movement disciplines. The program is designed to be responsive to individual areas of interest and to ensure effective preparation for careers in academics, not-for-profit organizations, and the professional arenas.

Students are encouraged to think outside of the box in terms of course choices, creative pursuits and scholarly activities. A considerable number of the required credits consists of student-selected courses and electives, allowing for a great deal of freedom and individualized study. It is critical that a student work closely with their advisor in selecting courses in the dance curriculum, courses outside of the department and creating independent studies that will support the student's goals and secondary area of emphasis.

Learning Outcomes

To encourage the clarification and individuation of each student’s artistic voice.
To prepare and empower students to fulfill their chosen career paths, both in their graduate studies and in the professional world.
To investigate traditional and innovative approaches to movement invention, choreography and performance.
To deepen somatic awareness and increase fluency in dance technique, including but not limited to Improvisation, Jazz, African Caribbean, Aerial, Hip-hop, Transnational Fusion, North and West African dance, Ballet and Contemporary.
To actively engage in dance research, with particular attention to discovering relationships between scholarship and creative work.
To examine and practice pedagogical goals and strategies from aesthetic, cultural and anatomical perspectives.
To present choreography/creative work on a regular basis and perform in the creative work of faculty, peers and guest artists working in a variety of aesthetic and technical styles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Production

Research and Teaching in Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies

Advanced Dance Composition

Music and Dance Seminar: Collaboration

Choreography

Performance Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree in dance, or equivalent dance proficiency and experience with a degree in another field
Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and meet the Graduate School's minimum Admission Requirements
Demonstrate a deep commitment to the field of dance with proficiency in practice, performance, choreography and teaching

Tuition Fees

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23676 USD / year

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23676 USD / year

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8928 USD / year

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Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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