Curriculum Overview

The MFA in Dance is a 60-credit program that includes studio courses in advanced techniques, expanded repertories, and choreography for both Classical Chinese Dance and Classical Ballet; academic courses in pedagogy, history, and theory; related cultural knowledge; research methodology; and arts administration.

The table below presents the curriculum breakdown for the MFA. In addition to providing systematic training and advancement in Classical Chinese Dance and Classical Ballet, the MFA curriculum contains a required course on the integration of dance and music with an emphasis on practical professional experience.

MFA in Dance Curriculum

Area Credits
Studio Core 23
   Concentration courses, one of
     Classical Ballet 22
       Techniques 16
       Repertoire 4
       Choreography 2
     Classical Chinese Dance 22
       Techniques 16
       Repertoire 4
       Choreography 2
   Fei Tian Feature Course 1
Academic Core 11
   Pedagogy 2
   History and Theory 3
   Dance Science 2
   Research 2
   Fei Tian Feature Course 2
Electives 20
   Studio Electives 10
   Academic Electives 10
Master’s Project 6
Total Required Credits for Graduation 60
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