University of New Mexico
Department of Theatre and Dance · College of Fine Arts
- Where
- Albuquerque, NM
- Degrees
- BA · MA · MFA
- Contemporary
About the Program
The University of New Mexico's Department of Theatre and Dance offers a distinctive dance curriculum with tracks in Contemporary Dance and Flamenco, reflecting New Mexico's globally significant flamenco heritage. UNM offers a BA in Dance (with Contemporary and Flamenco concentrations), an MA in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Dance History and Criticism, and an MFA in Dance. UNM is one of the founding members of NASD (initial accreditation 1982).
Degrees Offered
BA in Dance
- Contemporary
- Flamenco
MA in Theatre and Dance (Dance History and Criticism concentration, 2 years)
- Dance History and Criticism
MFA in Dance (3 years)
Concentrations
CourseworkRepresentative courses and the shape of the curriculum.
Flamenco concentration is unique among US university dance programs — UNM Albuquerque anchors Festival Flamenco Alburquerque and is a major North American center for flamenco training.
Rankings & AlumniWhere the program ranks and the alumni it has produced.
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member since 9/1/1982 (Charter Member class). Distinctive Flamenco concentration reflects Albuquerque's role as a globally significant flamenco center (Festival Flamenco Alburquerque anchor) (as of July 2026).
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