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MFA Ballet

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Two-year, 60-credit MFA accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

The ballet degree dates back to 1951 and was founded by Willam F. Christensen, founder of the San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West (dance.utah.edu/about-1)

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 describe the Ballet MFA as the perfect preparation for careers as choreographers, dance educators, university professors, and studio directors

Value

Fully funded teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver, annual stipend, and subsidized health insurance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 11m ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year, 60-credit MFA accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

The ballet degree dates back to 1951 and was founded by Willam F. Christensen, founder of the San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West (dance.utah.edu/about-1)

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 describe the Ballet MFA as the perfect preparation for careers as choreographers, dance educators, university professors, and studio directors

Value

Fully funded teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver, annual stipend, and subsidized health insurance

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year, 60-credit MFA accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

The ballet degree dates back to 1951 and was founded by Willam F. Christensen, founder of the San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West (dance.utah.edu/about-1)

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 describe the Ballet MFA as the perfect preparation for careers as choreographers, dance educators, university professors, and studio directors

Value

Fully funded teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver, annual stipend, and subsidized health insurance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$55

International Fee

$65

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

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School Website

Deadline

Priority Admissions Deadline (Teaching Assistantship Funding Review)Jan 8, 2027

Audition

MFA Day (On-Campus Interview)Feb 26, 2027

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Interview Requirements

Resume / CV

Include credentials and at least three reference contacts

Portfolio

Include links to full-length examples of 1-3 recent choreographic, Screendance, or performance projects if pursuing a creative thesis

Include 1-2 links to clear audio/video recordings of teaching a full-length ballet class

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional dance recommendation letters submitted through the application portal

Statement

Prepare a 3-4 page essay that articulates your interest in pursuing an MFA degree from the University of Utah's School of Dance including: 1) your graduate school and post-graduation goals; 2) potential scholarly or practice-based research interests (i.e., choreography, Screendance, history, criticism and theory, interdisciplinary arts and technology, Arts-in-Health, etc.,); 3) how your professional, artistic, or personal experiences in dance have prepared you for pursuing an advanced degree.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

All application materials are submitted through the University of Utah graduate admissions portal

The School of Dance priority admissions deadline is the review date for applicants seeking Graduate Teaching Assistantship funding

What's The Process

Select applicants may be invited to on-campus MFA Day for interview and campus activities. International applicants may be contacted for a virtual interview.

Attendance at MFA Day is required for Teaching Assistantship funding consideration unless alternative arrangements have been made.

Scholarship Info

Funding

Fully Funded Teaching Assistantships Available: full tuition waiver, annual stipend, subsidized health insurance options, and university teaching experience

All applicants may apply to receive funding opportunities through a Teaching Assistantship

Candidates who wish to earn an MFA degree without the obligations of a Teaching Assistantship are also welcome to apply. Tuition costs will fall to the candidate, and health insurance benefits are not included

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Two-year, 60-credit MFA accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

The ballet degree dates back to 1951 and was founded by Willam F. Christensen, founder of the San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West (dance.utah.edu/about-1)

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 describe the Ballet MFA as the perfect preparation for careers as choreographers, dance educators, university professors, and studio directors

Value

Fully funded teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver, annual stipend, and subsidized health insurance

Updated 11m ago