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Most of the required courses are taken in the first year of graduate studies. The second year is largely free for electives and the student's individual thesis project. The graduate thesis project may consist of your choreography with a supporting paper -- there are two student concerts each year open to graduate choreographers, with over 175 talented undergraduate dance majors eager to perform in your works.
Some students write extended papers as their thesis project: they address issues in dance science/injury prevention, pedagogy, or dance history. Some students have created video choreography projects, dance and technology installations, or projects in notation or reconstruction. Some of these students have gone on to present their findings at such national conferences as the National Dance Association (NDA), the Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS), or the Congress on Research in Dance (CORD).
We have a large and distinguished faculty able to support a wide range of graduate student projects. The project must be approved by the faculty and is directed by a thesis committee consisting of a full-time faculty member plus two additional faculty serving as "readers" or consultants.
For those who are eager to perform, we provide numerous opportunities. We produce five dance concerts a year, three informal studio showings, and additional venues for experimental work. Dances are choreographed in all genres. There are more than enough performance events for the graduate student with lots of energy!
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