Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Dance - Dance Medicine and Science in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
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Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The UCI Dance Department fosters a learning space where students explore movement principles through structured dance experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application across technique, choreography, and teaching methods. Our program cultivates knowledgeable dancers who understand how to move their bodies safely, efficiently, and artistically while minimizing injury risks, helping them achieve peak performance capabilities through refined neuromuscular control.
Beyond foundational dance training, our curriculum includes specialized instruction in injury prevention and recovery, offering pathways into dance science and allied disciplines. Students examine musculoskeletal anatomy relevant to dance, study movement biomechanics, and apply kinesiological principles to both stationary and dynamic dance techniques. This scientific approach to movement analysis deepens students' technical comprehension while highlighting the consequences of improper execution.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the M.F.A. in Dance must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate studies and hold a B.A. or B.F.A. in Dance or the equivalent. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required. Admission to the Dance MFA is for Fall quarter only.
An interview with the faculty and an audition in dance technique and choreography are required. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the interview and audition will be held remotely this year.
The technique and choreography audition will be by video. The Graduate Application Packet includes the specific requirements and procedures for the technique and choreography video audition.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
GRE is NOT required
An interview with the faculty and an audition in dance technique and choreography are required. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the interview and audition will be held remotely this year.
The technique and choreography audition will be by video. The Graduate Application Packet includes the specific requirements and procedures for the technique and choreography video audition.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
GRE is NOT required
Tuition
USD
26,802