Overview

About the program

The Modern Dance Program at the University of Utah is an empowering educational community that thrives through diversity, rigor and a spirit of investigation. Within this vibrant context students and faculty alike actively research performance, improvisation, choreography, theory, dance technology, as well as other academic and theoretical pursuits.

The MFA in Modern Dance 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.

Acceptance into the Modern Dance Graduate Program is determined by audition. The audition offers an opportunity for prospective students to observe our program and for faculty to assess each student’s potential for success in our program. Applicants wishing to be considered for departmental scholarships and/or Graduate Assistantships in their first year are required to attend an audition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Explorations in Dance and Digital Media

Research Design

Contemporary Technique

Ballet Technique

Contemporary Technique

Ballet Technique

Dancing Bodies/Aesthetics & Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Two letters of recommendation

The application fee of $50

All application materials are due two weeks prior (10 business days) to the audition you are either attending or being considered for (if you are applying online). International students, please plan accordingly.

Acceptance into the Modern Dance Graduate Program is determined by audition.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38604 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38604 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10602 USD / year

≈ 10602 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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