CalArts Dance

The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance is one of the nation’s premiere colleges for the professional training of contemporary dance artists. Technical excellence and innovative artistry are the hallmarks of the undergraduate and graduate programs. Concentrated production seasons of aesthetically diverse work thrive in an atmosphere of creative exchange between professionally motivated students and a faculty of practicing artists. Personal creativity combined with mastery of traditional and contemporary styles prepare students for exciting careers in the field of dance.

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BFA Program in Dance

The intensive four-year BFA Program in Dance provides a developmental path to high-level professional skills, allowing dancers and choreographers to combine strong ballet and contemporary technique with creative initiative, self-confidence, resourcefulness, and wide-ranging literacy in the art form. Aso offering comprehensive instruction in dance production - including stagecraft, lighting and costume design, music and video for dance, and dance on camera - the program is grounded in one-on-one mentoring by a faculty of experienced practicing artists.

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MFA Program in Dance

Focused on the art of choreography, this nationally recognized two-year graduate program is designed for experienced dance artists who aim to pursue professional careers as choreographers and educators. The curriculum enables each MFA candidate to develop and refine his or her own personal aesthetic, become conversant in the organizing concepts of choreography and dance theory, meet the practical demands of producing - including multimedia and site-based performances - and identify his or her larger artistic and career goals.

Concentration in Integrated Media

The MFA Program in Dance offers a supplemental concentration, via the institute-wide Center for Integrated Media (CIM), for dance artists who wish to combine their study of choreography with an exploration of interdisciplinary practices, participatory media, and interactive technologies.

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Admissions

Prospective students must complete both the Admissions application process and the audition process to be considered for admission. For a link to the application and information about the auditions, visit calarts.edu/admissions/apply. For any other questions about admissions, contact Zari Wigfall, School of Dance Admissions Counselor, at zwigfall@calarts.edu or 661.253.7771.