About the course

The Division of Dance is a laboratory for exploration, integration, and conscious action: an ecosystem where emerging artists practice, connect, create, and reflect with depth and permeability. In this academic program, dance is personal, physical, social, and political. We prepare developing artists for dynamic, self-authored, and innovative careers in dance with curriculum that fosters collaboration and mindful leadership. Our approach to dance cultivates dynamic relationships informed by and influential to the world around us. At the heart of this rigorous study is a love of dancing.

　　The Division of Dance at SDSU promotes dance that is lively and connected to our immediate experience and values. We are informed by contemporary culture and current dance/art discourses and we honor our shared lineage.

　　In our program, DANCING creates opportunities to:

　　Practice embodied inquiry through conscious action, reflection, and repetition

　　Relate in dynamic, receptive, responsive, and mindful collaboration between teacher/student, dancer/choreographer, dancer/dancer, dancemakers /the dances being made, performer/audience, art/life.

　　Manifest ?products? that reflect creative processes designed for invention and discovery rather than imitation and execution.

　　Articulate intentionally, clearly, and effectively in physical, verbal and written forms.

　　The above capacities are present and cultivated in all 4 areas of study:

　　1. Technique(s) - Technique is not an approach as one ?style,? but as a practice to explore, create, develop, enrich and expand our movement potentials. Technique(s) practices learning and knowing through dancing. Technique(s) explores the differences and overlaps of function, expression, and style.

　　2. Dancemaking - Dancemaking is a process-oriented series of classes that explores choreography, improvisation, the spectrum between and hybrid forms that merge pre-determined material with instant choice making as on-going practices.

　　3. Performance - Performance is a laboratory that is a continuation of the creative process even though the ?stakes are higher.?

　　4. Theory - Theory examines the principles, practices and politics of dance/ing through historical and contemporary lenses. 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: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$80,680

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	San Diego
Fall (August), 2025	San Diego

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for San Diego State University

Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU.A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam: Score of 4 to 7.ACT English section: Score of 22 or higher.SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing score of 550. IELTS – Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.TOEFL – Passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at San Diego State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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