Program Recognition
•Two-year, 60-credit MFA accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Builds on the U's ballet legacy dating to 1951 and its partnership with professional company Ballet West
Training
•Theory foundation followed by pedagogy, choreography, and scholarly inquiry, with a self-designed specialized focus area
•Designed for established performers, teachers, administrators, researchers, and choreographers
Performance & Productions
•Flexible written or creative (choreographic) thesis; past projects include contemporary ballet creation, screendance, and pedagogical curricula
Professional Development
•Graduates work as choreographers, university professors, and studio directors
Value
•Fully funded teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver, annual stipend, and subsidized health insurance
