Dance

128 Master's degrees in Dance

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Ballet

The Ballet program at the University of Utah is a path to deepen your knowledge of pedagogy, choreography, and history. We offer a flexible structure that gives each student a strong foundation in Ballet Studies and options to pursue their specializations.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,708/yr

Saint Mary's College of California3,7(3)

Online

Dance

The mission of the graduate Dance program at Saint Mary's College of California is to provide a unique model that capitalizes on the richness and diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area dance community.

M.F.A. Part-time Online

2 years$29,550/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin furthers emerging and returning professionals' unique interests in the creation and teaching of dance with a focus on the interdependence of artistry, pedagogy and critical dance studies as platforms for critical civic engagement and social justice.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,212/yr

Smith College

Northampton, United States

Dance

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Smith College is designed to focus on the art of expressive choreography and meaningful performance. The degree program is much more than a schedule of classes and a thesis.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$67,140/yr

California State University Long Beach4,3(23)

Long Beach, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree's plan of study at California State University Long Beach emphasizes choreographic exploration and presentation in addition to preparing students for teaching careers in higher education.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,922/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Dance - Interdisciplinary Research

The Dance - Interdisciplinary Research program delivered at New York University provides a laboratory for established artists, makers, and practitioners to reimagine and enact dance through a range of collaborative and self-directed research from the speculative to the practical.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$76,646/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Choreographic Inquiry

The two-year Choreographic Inquiry program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional choreographic career.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,297/yr

University of Colorado at Boulder4,3(25)

Boulder, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is designed to accommodate a variety of students, ranging from the practicing professional to the recent BA/BFA graduate.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$23,676/yr

Vytautas Magnus University4,4(96)

Kaunas, Lithuania Top 8% in Worldwide

Performing Arts

The content of the Performing Arts programme at the Vytautas Magnus University adequately corresponds the most recent advances in science, art and technology. Students are acquainted with the theory and practice of creative activities, improvisation, artistic project management, art marketing, and research methodology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,190/yr

University of Limerick4,2(112)

Limerick, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide

Dance Performance

The Dance Performance course from University of Limerick supports dancers to deepen technical skill, evolve creative voice, and perform new work.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,048/yr

University of Roehampton4,3(67)

London, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Choreography and Performance

This MRes in Choreography and Performance at the University of Roehampton is designed for dance professionals seeking to enhance their practice through research. The programme spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time attendees, offering a comprehensive exploration of dance as a form of artistic inquiry.

M.Res. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,698/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree from University of Washington that prepares dance artists (who've had a minimum of eight years professional performance experience) for entry into the academic setting.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

Antioch University4,6(12)

Keene, United States

Dance and Movement Therapy - Couple and Family Therapy

The Dance and Movement Therapy - Couple and Family Therapy program at Antioch University offers a low residency model that allows students to balance their professional and personal commitments while engaging deeply in their education.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

3 years$24,528/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy

The Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy programme at Utrecht University focuses on new and interdisciplinary forms of theatre, dance and dramaturgy. It is interested in how performance and choreography respond to current societal phenomena, how this leads to new artistic forms and strategies and new modes of storytelling.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,956/yr

University of Chichester4,2(13)

Chichester, United Kingdom

Performance Dance (Map Dance)

The Performance Dance (Map Dance) degree at University of Chichester is led by mapdance company Artistic Director Yael Flexer. The course operates as a professional performance programme.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,334/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a low-residency MFA designed for professionals. This Master’s degree combines online learning with on-campus summer intensives. Over a flexible duration, students engage in contemporary choreography and research to advance their artistic and teaching careers.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,090/yr

MIP Politecnico Di Milano4,1(19)

Milano, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Performing Arts Management

“Economy” and “culture” are two perfectly complementary materials, when we’re talking about the performing arts. The main goal of the Performing Arts Management master from MIP Politecnico Di Milano is to forge professionals with strong skills in both areas.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 8 months$16,838/yr

Codarts Rotterdam5,0(2)

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Dance Therapy

The Dance Therapy program of Codarts Rotterdam centers on teaching concepts which include the integration of theory and practice, discovery through practical experience, and exploratory learning. The underlying foundation in different theories encourages and enhances critical reflection.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

3 years$12,278/yr

Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Performing Arts (Structured)

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Tshwane University of Technology program in Performing Arts (Structured).

Master Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

University of Auckland4,1(20)

Auckland, New Zealand Top 1% in Worldwide

Dance Movement Therapy

Critically examine the relationship between dance and therapy as part of this internationally recognised professional accreditation with this Master of Dance Movement Therapy from University of Auckland.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$32,587/yr