Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Smith College is designed to focus on the art of expressive choreography and meaningful performance. It is the belief of the department that thoughtful choreography and engaging movement are vital parts of our society and culture. Dance should contribute to an understanding of the issues that face our diverse population.

The MFA is offered through the Smith College Department of Dance and the core theory courses are taught on Smith's campus. The dance program at Smith, however, is part of the Five College Dance Department and most Five College dance faculty members participate in the teaching and advising of graduate students. The MFA in Dance is a two-year residence program; we do not accept transfer credit.

The master's program is designed for students who prefer to work in an intimate environment with a small group of peers in order to maximize the growth and development of their interests and potential. Unique to the Smith MFA program is that all students are teaching fellows: all MFA students teach the equivalent of three studio courses per year. Thus we are interested in students that have some teaching experience or skill.

As a teaching fellow, all MFA students receive tuition waivers for all but one of the required graduate courses. Every teaching fellow is also paid a monthly stipend.

It is strongly recommended that all dancers come to Smith for an audition in order to see the college and facilities and to meet the faculty. Dancers who request a teaching fellowship must audition at Smith and meet the faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition, Creative Process and Dance Production
Performance
Dance Pedagogy

Research and Theory
Choreography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Formal application
Application fee ($60)
Official transcripts of the undergraduate record
Three signed letters of recommendation sent from the writers to the mailing or email address above
Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – applicable only to applicants from non-English-speaking countries
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – applicable only to international applicants from English-speaking countries, in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS
Long paper
Résumé
Statement of objectives
Dance application supplement
All M.F.A. Dance applicants must audition

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67140 USD / year

≈ 67140 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67140 USD / year

≈ 67140 USD / year

Living costs

Northampton

United States

1156 - 2393 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Northampton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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