NOTE: The information on this page is also available as a printable PDF: MFA Dance Curriculum PDF
Coursework
Total of 60 credits over 3 years
65% Studio or Related courses (39 credit hours total)
25% Other Studies in Dance courses (15 credit hours total)
10% Elective courses (6 credit hours total)
Studio or Related Areas
Students will choose from the following options, up to 39 credit hours, 6 of which will include DN540 and DN541 during the first year, and 3 of which will include DN599 toward the final project.
| Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| DN511 Graduate Contemporary Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN512 Graduate Contemporary Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN521 Graduate Ballet Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN522 Graduate Ballet Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN531 Graduate Movement Practice | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN551 Graduate Jazz Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN552 Graduate Jazz Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN611 Graduate Contemporary Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN612 Graduate Contemporary Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN621 Graduate Ballet Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN622 Graduate Ballet Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN631 Graduate Movement Practice | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN651 Graduate Jazz Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN652 Graduate Jazz Technique | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN540 Graduate Improvisation & Composition I | 3 |
| DN541 Graduate Improvisation & Composition II | 3 |
| DN505 Graduate Teaching Practicum | 1 |
| DN535 Rhythm, Music, and Dance | 3 |
| DN640 Collaborative Practice | 3 |
| DN650 Creative Process I | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN655 Creative Process II | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN670 Dance in the Digital Age | 3 |
| DN680 Laban/Bartenieff Studies | 3 |
| DN500 Performance Practicum | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN501 Performance Practicum | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN600 Performance Practicum | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN601 Performance Practicum | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN602 Staging Repertoire | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
| DN599 Final Project Research | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
Other Studies in Dance
Students will choose from the following options, up to 15 credit hours, 3 of which will include either DNCA503 OR DNCA565 during the first year, 3 of which will include DNCA570, and 3 of which will include DNCA599 toward the final project.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| DNCA503 Graduate Teaching Methods | 3 |
| DNCA565 Science of Dance Training | 3 |
| DNCA570 Research Methods in Dance | 3 |
| DNCA630 Professional Issues in Dance | 3 |
| DNCA660 Body Politics in Dance | 3 |
| DNCA599 Final Project Research | 1-3 variable, repeatable |
Electives
Students will choose courses to supplement their research and training from courses within or outside of the Dance Program, up to 6 credits
Sample Semester by Semester
Year 1
Semester 1 Fall (12 credits)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 3 |
| Improv & Comp I | 3 |
| Teaching Methods | 3 |
| Body Politics | 3 |
Semester 2 Spring (12 credits)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 3 |
| Improv & Comp II | 3 |
| Rhythm, Music and Dance | 3 |
| Research Methods | 3 |
Year 2
Semester 3 Fall (9 credits + potential teaching)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 2-3 |
| LMA/BF | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Teaching Practicum | 1 |
Semester 4 Spring (9 credits + potential teaching)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 2-3 |
| Collaborative Practice | 3 |
| Professional Issues | 3 |
| Final Project | 1 |
Year 3
Semester 5 Fall (9 credits + potential teaching)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 1-3 |
| Final Project | 2 |
| Digital | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Semester 6 Spring (9 credits + potential teaching)
| Subject Matter | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Movement | 3-6 |
| Final Project | 3 |