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MFA Choreographic Inquiry at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MFA Choreographic Inquiry is a master's programme in World Arts and Cultures/Dance, School of the Arts and Architecture at UCLA. Areas of study: The WACD MFA in Choreographic Inquiry is a two-year program designed to support and focus the research interests of choreographic artists and, for those who wish, to prepare them for teaching at the university level.

Faculty: School of the Arts and Architecture  |  Department: World Arts and Cultures/Dance  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall Exceptions only in special cases.  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: The WACD MFA in Choreographic Inquiry is a two-year program designed to support and focus the research interests of choreographic artists and, for those who wish, to prepare them for teaching at the university level. The program focuses on the ethics and aesthetics of art-making, exploring cultural and political issues that arise for contemporary artists, with an attention to dance-making in a global and interdisciplinary context. These interests may be pursued in consultation with the faculty academic adviser. Students must successfully complete a total of 72 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE: Not required. Letters of recommendation: 2. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, a Statement on Choreographic Inquiry, Experiential Background Questionnaire, and resume are required. The department has its own screening procedure which is composed of two phases: Phase 1 is the application and video audition; phase 2 is by invitation only, for an audition and interview. The audition evaluates applicants' creative potential and technical proficiency with consideration toward applicants' primary focus. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise in choreography.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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