Modern Dance MFA 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Modern Dance MFA produces dynamic contributors to an ever-changing field. The Modern Dance MFA is an empowering educational community that thrives through diversity, rigor and a spirit of investigation. Within this vibrant context students and faculty research performance, improvisation, choreography, theory, dance technology, as well as other creative and theoretical pursuits.


The Modern Dance MFA is a flexible curriculum, designed to be tailored toward individual interests as well as develop a community of graduate students. MFA candidates conduct a creative and theoretical thesis research project of their own design, while accruing credits in four modules of overlapping study: Physical Practice, Creative Practice, Theoretical Practice and Pedagogical Practice. The goal of the curriculum is professional, creative and intellectual adaptability to develop the candidate’s physical, artistic, theoretical and pedagogical points of view while enhancing their collegial network.


The Modern Dance MFA currently accepts a limited number of candidates into the program per year. Successful applicants may be eligible to receive fully funded Teaching Assistantships for two years. As such, applicants must be prepared to teach in our undergraduate and non-major programs almost immediately. Successful applicants must already possess significant experience with modern dance, choreography, and improvisation, as well as some familiarity with ballet and an awareness of the current field of contemporary dance. The small cohorts of graduate students means that each will have a large number of teaching opportunities/responsibilities. Therefore, priority will be given to those who have prior teaching experience. Please make your teaching experience evident in your statement of purpose and on your CV. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Modern Dance MFA produces dynamic contributors to an ever-changing field. The Modern Dance MFA is an empowering educational community that thrives through diversity, rigor and a spirit of investigation. Within this vibrant context students and faculty research performance, improvisation, choreography, theory, dance technology, as well as other creative and theoretical pursuits.


The Modern Dance MFA is a flexible curriculum, designed to be tailored toward individual interests as well as develop a community of graduate students. MFA candidates conduct a creative and theoretical thesis research project of their own design, while accruing credits in four modules of overlapping study: Physical Practice, Creative Practice, Theoretical Practice and Pedagogical Practice. The goal of the curriculum is professional, creative and intellectual adaptability to develop the candidate’s physical, artistic, theoretical and pedagogical points of view while enhancing their collegial network.


The Modern Dance MFA currently accepts a limited number of candidates into the program per year. Successful applicants may be eligible to receive fully funded Teaching Assistantships for two years. As such, applicants must be prepared to teach in our undergraduate and non-major programs almost immediately. Successful applicants must already possess significant experience with modern dance, choreography, and improvisation, as well as some familiarity with ballet and an awareness of the current field of contemporary dance. The small cohorts of graduate students means that each will have a large number of teaching opportunities/responsibilities. Therefore, priority will be given to those who have prior teaching experience. Please make your teaching experience evident in your statement of purpose and on your CV. 

Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+
110+
Applicants should demonstrate:
• 3+ years of experience in the professional field of dance in performance, choreography, staging, teaching, Screendance, curation, etc.
• Proficient teaching abilities in areas that align with School of Dance undergraduate curricula and/or offer new perspectives and topics that will enrich our existing curricula. (Please ensure teaching experience is evident in the Personal Statement, CV, and video links.)
• A clear articulation of personal interests, areas of study, or creative or theoretical inquiry that could be developed into a personalized research agenda.
• A clear justification as to why pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree is necessary to future goals.

2 Years

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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