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The Master of Fine Arts in Dance: Embodied Interdisciplinary Praxis (MFAEIP) is two-year, full-time terminal degree that centers Dance as embodied knowledge and critical discourse across cultures and contexts. The program encourages practice-based, interdisciplinary research that results in tangible contributions to society at large. We invite applications from artists at all stages of the career continuum.

There is no audition required to apply to the Duke MFAEIP Program.

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required. Note that a B.F.A. degree in dance is not required; many incoming students hold a B.A. or a B.S. (less common) degree from a U.S. institution, or a liberal arts equivalent degree from a university abroad.

A full list of required application materials is available here.

Virtual interviews of prospective applicants take place after faculty evaluators have reviewed submitted applications and online materials. Offers of admission generally reach students via email on or around February 1st. Admitted students generally arrange follow up meetings with the MFAEIP Director of Graduate Study after accepting an invitation to enroll. All admissions decisions must be registered by mid-April.

Applications are submitted electronically via the general Duke Graduate School application (submitted via Apply Yourself). The Graduate School opens the admissions portal on or before August 31st. Duke Dance MFAEIP application portal closes on December 14, 2023. Late applications are allowed under exceptional circumstances.

Application to the MFA in Dance: Embodied Interdisciplinary Praxis is through the Graduate School.

If you have questions or technical issues completing the application, please reach out to Graduate School Admissions at 919-684-3913. For answers to other questions regarding our program, reach out to our Director of Graduate Studies


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