About the course

The department’s graduate offerings in dance include the MA Plan A, the MA Plan B, and the MFA. The GRE is not required for admission to any of the master’s in dance program, for foreign students the minimum TOEFL score is 600. The MA Plan A requires a written thesis. In Plan B, the candidate takes additional course work and develops a capstone project or paper. The MFA requires a performance and choreography thesis with an accompanying written document. Dance candidates for all graduate degrees must demonstrate an adequate undergraduate background in dance or a related field, present a sample of written work such as a major paper,and submit three letters of recommendation sent directly to the dance department. MFA candidates in dance must also submit video samples of their choreography and performance.

　　The application deadline for the fall semester is February 1 (January 15 for foreign applicants). The spring semester application deadline is September 1 (August 1 for foreign applicants). Upon the successful completion of 12 graduate credit hours within the department, the elimination of any undergraduate deficiencies, and (for MFA students) the presentation of an acceptable example of creative work (the qualifying dance) the student may be admitted to candidacy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2025	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2026	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

Dance candidates for all graduate degrees must demonstrate an adequate undergraduate background in dance or a related field. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work. the minimum TOEFL score is 600/100 (paper/internet).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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　　201st / 1250

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