Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Bronxville, NY
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About the Program
Sarah Lawrence's Master of Fine Arts in Dance is a two-year program structured as training for holistic dance artists, preparing students to be thoughtful citizen-artists through intensive mentored creative work, movement practice, and analytic studies. The curriculum combines seminars in reading, writing, and research with choreographic inquiry and daily physical practice; one-on-one mentoring with advisers is central to the program.
Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Coursework
Combines seminars in reading, writing, and research with choreographic inquiry and daily physical practice. Central to the pedagogy is one-on-one mentoring with adviser-artists.
Notable Faculty
- John Jasperse (Program Director)
Facilities
Dedicated dance facilities; proximity to New York City for world-class events and professional partnerships.
Performance Opportunities
Semester performances, Guest Artists Lab participation, and a performance thesis requirement.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The Greene Fellowship in Dance provides full tuition remission and teaching stipends for two students total (one entering Fall 2025 and one entering Fall 2026).
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