Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Dance in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
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Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
This 60-credit graduate program focuses on choreographic development and performance, while preparing students for academic teaching positions. MFA students undertake both theoretical and practical coursework leading to a final choreographic thesis presented at CSULB.
The Dance Department maintains a limited enrollment for its MFA program to ensure sufficient resources and teaching experiences for each participant. Ideal applicants possess substantial choreographic experience with 3-5 years of professional practice following their undergraduate degree. Dance practitioners from all stylistic backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Create dances that effectively convey artistic vision, demonstrating abilities in concept realization, performer collaboration, incorporating feedback, refining work, and thoughtfully examining the piece's cultural relevance.
When producing dance performances, students will gain practical expertise in lighting, costumes, stage management, technical direction, audience services, and marketing. They'll also learn to collaborate effectively with theater production teams.
Express artistic and educational philosophies clearly through both speech and writing, preparing for careers in academia or professional dance.
Analyze current trends in dance and situate their own creative work within the broader field.
Effectively teach dance concepts across various educational settings, drawing from hands-on teaching experience, internships, and dance science studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Meet University admissions requirements,
B.A., B.F.A., or M.A. degree in dance or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA in upper division dance courses,
Professional goals consistent with the plan of study,
Life experiences in the field,
Audition in performance and choreography.
Intermediate or advanced technique in at least one movement practice,
Three courses in dance composition and/or improvisation or substantial demonstrated training and experience in dance making.
Undergraduate degree in dance or undergraduate degree in any field plus substantial training and experience in the field of dance.
Undergraduate degree with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and 3.0 in upper-division dance courses.
Cover letter,
Resume or curriculum vitae,
3 letters of reference submitted from the writers,
A 1-to-2 page choreography statement that provides links to two choreographic works (including one group work) and producation information,
2-page, double-spaced, statement of purpose addressing how applicant's professional goals will be met through this plan of study.
An audition on the CSULB campus and an interview with Department faculty.
Applicants invited to audition will be asked to perform a 3-to-5-minute solo that demonstrates the applicant's choreographic skill and technical proficiency in a dance form of their choosing.
Applicants who are invited to audition will be asked to submit a teaching sample for a movement class via video prior to the audition.
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted,
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
B.A., B.F.A., or M.A. degree in dance or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA in upper division dance courses,
Professional goals consistent with the plan of study,
Life experiences in the field,
Audition in performance and choreography.
Intermediate or advanced technique in at least one movement practice,
Three courses in dance composition and/or improvisation or substantial demonstrated training and experience in dance making.
Undergraduate degree in dance or undergraduate degree in any field plus substantial training and experience in the field of dance.
Undergraduate degree with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and 3.0 in upper-division dance courses.
Cover letter,
Resume or curriculum vitae,
3 letters of reference submitted from the writers,
A 1-to-2 page choreography statement that provides links to two choreographic works (including one group work) and producation information,
2-page, double-spaced, statement of purpose addressing how applicant's professional goals will be met through this plan of study.
An audition on the CSULB campus and an interview with Department faculty.
Applicants invited to audition will be asked to perform a 3-to-5-minute solo that demonstrates the applicant's choreographic skill and technical proficiency in a dance form of their choosing.
Applicants who are invited to audition will be asked to submit a teaching sample for a movement class via video prior to the audition.
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted,
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
15,570