2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Dance, MFA


Banner Code: AR-MFA-DANC

Performing Arts Building, Room A300
Phone: 703-993-1114
Web: dance.gmu.edu

Faculty

Elizabeth Price, Director

Professors: Lepore, Miller, Shields

Associate Professors: Joyce, Price (director), Studd

Adjunct Faculty: Cronmiller, Mattingly, Summerall

Graduate Program

The MFA in dance is a highly selective 60 credit program of study grounded in the modern dance genre that emphasizes mastery in performance, choreography, and teaching in higher education.  Applicants must have significant (5 years or more) professional performance experience in modern or ballet at the national or international level.  They must also demonstrate professional competence in choreography as exemplified by a significant body of work, and have experience teaching technique at the advanced level.

Admission Requirements

In addition to fulfilling the admission requirements for graduate study, the applicant must submit directly to the School of Dance a résumé, artistic statement including artistic goals, and a 15-minute video of original choreography.

All candidates must satisfy the following prerequisites: advanced dance technique, improvisation, dance composition, history, anatomy/kinesiology, and dance production. Prerequisite courses are usually fulfilled if the applicant has earned a BA or BFA in dance.

Academic Policies

Please see College of Visual and Performing Arts  for college academic policies.

Degree Requirements


Electives (6 credits)


Total: 60 credits


Note:


Mason does not guarantee the availability of these courses every semester; some are offered in alternate years.