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MFA Low-Residency Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Program profile

Low-Residency

Training

International low-residency study combines embodied research, pedagogy, performance, and critical inquiry

Learning extends across studios, festivals, museums, community spaces, and online platforms

Degree Flexibility

The 60-credit degree offers a four-term full-time cohort and a six- or seven-term flexible cohort

The published Summer 2026 residency is based at Agora Danse in Montpellier, France

Professional Development

The program supports working artists in expanding research models, teaching practice, and international professional networks

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

780

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,947

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bennington.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 2:10 AM

Program Highlights

Training

International low-residency study combines embodied research, pedagogy, performance, and critical inquiry

Learning extends across studios, festivals, museums, community spaces, and online platforms

Degree Flexibility

The 60-credit degree offers a four-term full-time cohort and a six- or seven-term flexible cohort

The published Summer 2026 residency is based at Agora Danse in Montpellier, France

Professional Development

The program supports working artists in expanding research models, teaching practice, and international professional networks

Program Highlights

Training

International low-residency study combines embodied research, pedagogy, performance, and critical inquiry

Learning extends across studios, festivals, museums, community spaces, and online platforms

Degree Flexibility

The 60-credit degree offers a four-term full-time cohort and a six- or seven-term flexible cohort

The published Summer 2026 residency is based at Agora Danse in Montpellier, France

Professional Development

The program supports working artists in expanding research models, teaching practice, and international professional networks

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 10, 2027

Optional interview requestFeb 1, 2027

Fall transfer priorityApr 7, 2027

Late DecisionApr 15, 2027

Fall transfer finalApr 30, 2027

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Low Residency MFA Dance · bennington.edu

Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Summer 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance Portfolio (Recent Work with Descriptions; Physical Work May Be Mailed)

Artist Statement (350–500 Words)

Essay (350–500 Words)

Resume (CV or RéSumé)

Letters of Recommendation (Two)

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Low Residency MFA Dance · bennington.edu

Good to Know

Application Status

Apply through the Bennington graduate application

The published deadline is March 1, but the current page ties its study cycle to Summer 2026

As of July 26, 2026, Low-Residency MFA Dance is not listed among applications currently available to start

Eligibility

Designed for mid-career artists, teachers, and dance professionals

What's The Process

No Audition or Interview Published

Admission is based on the application materials and artistic portfolio

Scholarship Info

Scholarship

The Bennington Ulysses Dove Scholarship is a tuition scholarship awarded at admission

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

780

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$72,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,947

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bennington.edu College Scorecard

Training

International low-residency study combines embodied research, pedagogy, performance, and critical inquiry

Learning extends across studios, festivals, museums, community spaces, and online platforms

Degree Flexibility

The 60-credit degree offers a four-term full-time cohort and a six- or seven-term flexible cohort

The published Summer 2026 residency is based at Agora Danse in Montpellier, France

Professional Development

The program supports working artists in expanding research models, teaching practice, and international professional networks

Updated Aug 7, 2:10 AM