Program Overview
The Dance (Studio & Related 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 (Studio & Related 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dance (Studio & Related Studies) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ballet and/or Contemporary
- Seminar in Dance Research
- Choreography
- Choreographic Project
- Capstone Experience
- Contemporary Dance, Repeatable up to 18 hrs
- Ballet, Repeatable up to 18 hrs
- Dance Ensemble, Repeatable up to 3 hrs
- Dance Performance Repeatable up to 10 hrs
- Theory of Dance Performance & Directing.
- Supervised Teaching, Max. of 2 credits may apply to master\x92s degree
- Theory & Practice in Dance Technique (3)
- Supervised Research, Max of 2 credits may apply to master\x92s degree
- Special Topics, Repeatable up to 9 hrs
- Directed Individual Study, Repeatable up to 12 hrs
- Visual Design for Choreography
- Choreography
- Choreographic Project, Repeatable to 10 hrs
- New York City: Arts and Resources as the Art Event, Repeatable to 6 hrs
- History of American Dance I\x97III
- Theory of Dance
- Dancing in the Movies
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 MillsSchool 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.
About Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2026-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months