California State University Long Beach - Collegiate Program - MFA in Dance
1250 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90840
No upcoming auditions for this program
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Study abroad offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Other
Description
The MFA degree's 60-unit plan of study emphasizes choreographic exploration and presentation in addition to preparing students for teaching careers in higher education. The program provides MFA candidates with theoretical and practice-based study, teaching opportunities, production skills, and a thesis project focusing on the creation of original choreography. CSULB Dance has chosen to keep the MFA degree small and selective to provide students with ready resources and mentorship. We seek candidates whose experiences include professional-level investigation and choreography in dance beyond the baccalaureate level. Practitioners of any movement/dance genre are encouraged to apply to the MFA in Dance degree program. CSULB Dance works diligently to provide scholarships and award support for MFA candidates, including the endowed Celeste Kennedy Scholarship for Graduate Dance Study and other competitive and merit-based College of the Arts funding. MFA candidates with teaching experience may also earn income within the department by applying for part-time teaching positions beginning in their first year of study. MFA candidates are usually assigned general education and non-major technique classes, which are offered in a variety of genres, in accordance with the candidate's area of expertise and experience.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
22-99
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
CA Resident Tuition Fee Full Time
Description:
Non-Resident Tuition Fee Added Each Credit
Housing
- Available
(7)
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Triple Room - Standard
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Double Room - Standard
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Double Room - Plus
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Double Room- Premium
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Single Room - Standard
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
Single Room - Premium
Location:
Hillside, Parkside, Beachside Villages
Description:
2BR-Suite
Session Description
Your time as a MFA candidate in our program will be focused on dancemaking as you complete the coursework listed below Take 4 units from the following: DANC 511A - MFA Technique Laboratory (2 units) DANC 511B - MFA Technique Laboratory (2 units) Take 20 units from the following: DANC 505 - Dance Pedagogy (3 units) DANC 565 - Dance Science as Related to Teaching Technique (3 units) DANC 570 - Practical Research Methods in Dance (3 units) DANC 588 - Seminar in Dance Management (3 units) DANC 597 - Criticism and Analysis of Dance (3 units) DANC 605 - Seminar in Dance (2-3 units) DANC 693 - Teaching Internship (1-3 units) Take 16 units from the following: DANC 520A - Choreography A (3 units) DANC 520B - Choreography B (3 units) DANC 520C - Choreography C (3 units) DANC 520D - Choreography D (3 units) DANC 531 - Digital Sound Design for Dance (2 units) DANC 535 - Film Production for Dance (2 units) Take 5 units from the following: DANC 581 - Graduate Dance Production (3 units) DANC 585A - Dance Performance (1 unit) DANC 585B - Dance Performance (1 unit) Take 3 additional units from the following: DANC 420 - Advanced Composition (2 units) DANC 422 - Improvisation (2 units) DANC 510A - Technique Laboratory (1-3 units) DANC 510B - Technique Laboratory (1-3 units) DANC 510C - Technique Laboratory (1-3 units) DANC 511A - MFA Technique Laboratory (2 units) DANC 511B - MFA Technique Laboratory (2 units) DANC 512 - Advanced Modern Technique (2 units) DANC 580A - Dance Performance (1 unit) DANC 591A - Advanced Design for Dance Lighting (3 units) DANC 591B - Advanced Design for Dance Costuming (3 units) DANC 595 - Repertory (1-3 units) 6 units of additional coursework at the 400/500/600 level Take 6 units of the following: DANC 699 - MFA Project (1-6 units)
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
TikTok