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Master of Fine Arts in Dance

State University of New York College at Brockport

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,570/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1835

Total Students: 8,287 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Dance

Program Overview

The 60-credit Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance in performance and choreography provides opportunities to work with national and internationally recognized dance makers, teachers and professionals. Recognized as a terminal degree, MFA study at Brockport merges a studio-centered curriculum in dance-making and dance technique, with studies in dance pedagogy, theory, aesthetics and production.

Upon completion of their degrees, Brockport MFA recipients go on to become college and university faculty, teaching artists, performers and choreographers, dance administrators, and private studio directors. MFA students and faculty establish a unique learning community of committed artists/scholars who are working to develop and sustain their careers and deepen their relationship to dance.

While at Brockport, graduate students may perform in faculty and guest artist work, choreograph their own work, or assist in directing departmental touring performances. They may also travel to regional/national conferences and festivals; to countries with complimentary foreign study programs such as Ghana, England, Brazil or Norway; or to New York City and other locations for approved and credited apprenticeships, internships or dance study.

The Department of Dance offers an MFA in Dance, or an MA in Dance. The Department of Dance seeks to provide a rig
rigorous and nurturing environment for the development of artists, scholars, choreographers, and educators. We support creativity through conceptualization and performance

The department has some of the best dance facilities in the country, including its own fully equipped 300-seat proscenium dance theater, a 270-seat large-space studio theater, five studios, a body-conditioning lab, and computerized music and design studios. Faculty and professional staff are nationally and internationally recognized in their areas of expertise and are leaders in professional organizations such as CORD, NASD and NDEO. SUNY Brockport is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply artistry and individual expressivity across a range of movement aesthetics.
Embody physical mastery of a variety of contemporary dance idioms.
Generate and design choreography that demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of compositional tools and aesthetic framework.
Articulate a critical understanding of aesthetics regarding dance styles through dance making, and/or oral and written forms.
Summarize and synthesize concepts regarding history, aesthetics, and culture of dance.
Identify and investigate an individual research agenda in creative and/or written scholarship.
Situate individual interests in the context of the larger dance field.
Exhibit appropriate professional conduct throughout choreographic process, performance, collaboration, and production.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

3 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,570 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in State University of New York College at Brockport

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 85.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Our graduates are artists. They find success in roles such as:

Choreographers
College professors
Performers
Artistic directors
Arts administrators

Scholarships

All accepted first year international applicants are guaranteed scholarships (Empire + Green).
Additionally, International students will be automatically considered for our Gold + Empire awards and/or recommendation to our Honors program. On campus residency is required. Scholarships are merit based and not applicable for athletes.

Empire Scholarship $5,000 (renewable for 4 years)
Green Scholarship $2,500
(renewable for 4 years)
Gold Scholarship $4,500
(renewable for 4 years)
Honors/ Prometheus Award $6,000 (renewable for 4 years) + campus parking pass

Freshman Scholarships - Our campus has recently announced that we are increasing our scholarships to freshmen applicants starting Fall 2022. As always, all admitted international freshmen are guaranteed a $4,000 scholarship! The new amounts are listed below:

Green Scholarships = $2,500, for a total of $6,500 (renewable for four years)
Gold Scholarship = $4,500, for a total of $8,500 (renewable for four years)
Honors (Prometheus) Scholarship = $6,000, for a total of $10,000 (renewable for four years)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.