Dance, MFA

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

The School of Music, Dance and Theatre provides a dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment. Creativity and research, the core program values, help to bridge knowledge and community and are embedded in a broad range of academic experiences emphasizing movement and creative practices, artistic process, leadership and pedagogy. The Master of Fine Arts program in dance is typically accomplished during three years of residency. The School of Music, Dance and Theatre is an inclusive and dynamic environment where students grow as artists, educators and scholars. The MFA in dance program welcomes a range of applicants, including returning dance professionals, who are experienced and interested in creative practices, somatics, teaching praxis, technology, community engagement, practices of equity and inclusion, professional partnerships, scholarship, arts advocacy, theoretical study and inquiry. Individuals whose approaches are transdisciplinary and cross-cultural in nature, who are self-motivated, and who have clear and demonstrated objectives are ideal for this program The MFA in dance encourages in-depth study through a variety of dance practices and related fields. Each student develops creative work, scholarship and research that represents their specific perspective as a creative, thinker, teacher and arts advocate. Frequent showings are required for degree completion.

Arizona State University, Main campus