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Dance (American Dance Studies)

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Tuition USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2026-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Tallahassee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Dance (American Dance Studies) at Florida State University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Dance (American Dance Studies) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Dance (American Dance Studies) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Seminar: Seminar in Dance Research, Three semester hours
  2. Dance History: History of American Dance 1492\x961892, History of American Dance 1892\x961960, History of American Dance 1960\x962000, Three semester hours each to total nine semester hours
  3. Theory of Dance: Three semester hours
  4. Special Topics in Dance: Three semester hours
  5. Master\x92s Thesis in Dance History: Six semester hours
  6. Master\x92s Thesis Defense: Zero semester hours
  7. Electives: Twelve semester hours
  8. Seminar: Seminar in Dance Research, Three semester hours: DAN 5191.
  9. Dance History: History of American Dance 1492\x961892, History of American Dance 1892\x961960, History of American Dance 1960\x962000, Three semester hours each to total nine semester hours: DAN 5147, DAN 5148, DAN 5149.
  10. Theory of Dance: Three semester hours: DAN 5128.
  11. Special Topics in Dance: Three semester hours: DAN 5930.
  12. Electives: Twenty-one semester hours.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Please complete the School of Dance Application (download here in pdf format). Be sure to list your preference for an audition date. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to a campus map, along with any further information you may need. There are no campus facilities for the accommodation of visitors. Tallahassee offers a wide variety of hotel and motel choices.

  • Fill out the downloadable pdf.
  • All applicants must submit a full length photograph of yourself in practice clothes. The photograph is not used as a criterion of admission; it functions as a memory aid for the adjudication committee.
  • All MFA and MA applicants must also submit a writing sample along with their photograph. This sample can be a previously written paper on any subject and does not have to be dance related.
  • Please mail all of the above materials to the School of Dance prior to the audition only if you are unable to upload on the graduate admissions page.
Please submit all materials to:
Stephanie Mills
School of Dance
202 Montgomery Hall
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2120

Questions? Contact Stephanie Mills: smmills@fsu.edu

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Florida State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2026-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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