Overview

The Dance programme at California State University Long Beach provides candidates with theoretical and practice-based study, teaching opportunities, production skills, and a thesis project focusing on the creation of original choreography. CSULB Dance has chosen to keep the degree small and selective in order to provide students with ready resources and mentorship.

They seek candidates whose experiences include professional-level investigation and choreography in dance beyond the baccalaureate level. Practitioners of any movement/dance genre are encouraged to apply to the Dance degree programme.

Learning Objectives

This Dance programme is centered on the following student learning outcomes:

Craft dances that communicate a declared intention; skills include actualizing concepts, directing and collaborating with performers and contributors, processing feedback, implementing revisions, and ethically/critically considering the role of the work in the contemporary climate.

Produce their own dance works; students will demonstrate a working knowledge of lighting design, costume design, stage management, technical direction, house management, and/or public relations. Additionally, students will be able to work in collaboration with theater technicians and design professionals.

Articulate effectively in oral and written form their artistic and pedagogical goals/vision/philosophy, positioning them to work in higher education and/or the professional creative field.

Identify and characterize trends in the contemporary dance canon, and articulate and advocate for the role of their work within the field.

Organize and communicate both practical and theoretical dance concepts in diverse pedagogical contexts, using knowledge gained via teaching practicum, internships, and the study of dance science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dance Pedagogy

Teaching Practicum

Dance Science as Related to Teaching Technique

Practical Research Methods in Dance

Seminar in Dance Management

Criticism and Analysis of Dance

Seminar in Dance

Teaching Internship

MFA Technique Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Send an official copy of college/university transcript where the undergraduate/Baccalaureate degree.

Cover letter - please indicate to which degree you are applying and address how you have met the minimum prerequisites for the programme by noting courses taken and/or professional experience that meets the prerequisites.

Resume or curriculum vitae - please include employment, education, dance training, performance, and choreography with a clear indication of relevant dates.

A 1-2 page statement that provides the following information: links (URL) to two original choreographic works.

Two-page (double-spaced) statement of purpose addressing how applicant’s professional goals will be met through this plan of study.

Three (3) current letters of recommendation submitted directly from the writer.

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Undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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