M.F.A. in Dance

The M.F.A. in Dance is an individualized two-year program of study (including one summer of study) that furthers emerging and returning professionals' unique interests in the creation and teaching of dance with a focus on the interdependence of artistry, pedagogy and scholarship as platforms for civic engagement. Inherently interdisciplinary in nature, the program draws on practice and scholarship from many fields in the arts, interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences, technology and other fields. Students and faculty in our program demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation, leadership, community and the transformational power of the arts to advance our collective wellness, affirm our community rituals and help us sustain dialogue and advocate effectively in relationship to  some of the most important issues of our times. This commitment informs the curriculum.

The M.F.A. in Dance is a terminal degree that qualifies you to work in a variety of academic, artistic and professional settings, including teaching at a university-level or in community settings, directing a performance company, managing an arts organization, working as a performance curator or festival director or devising performance work. The degree does not lead to public school teacher certification; however, students interested in teacher certification may take additional classes to achieve this goal.

The University of Texas is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.