Cultivating community through dance.
Apply for the Community Dance M.A.
Come dance with us in beautiful Athens, Ohio, to deepen your artistry, skills, and knowledge as a community-engaged artist, teacher, researcher, and innovator.
Application Deadlines
- February 1 – Deadline for international applicants
- February 1 – Application deadline for full consideration for Graduate Assistantships (both international and domestic applicants)
- March 1 – Deadline for domestic applicants
Admission Requirements
To apply for the Master of Arts in Community Dance, applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in dance in an accredited program, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with demonstrated experience and training in dance.
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Transfer Credit Policy: Students are expected to complete all of the required coursework for the M.A. in Community Dance at Ohio University. In certain circumstances, students may be awarded transfer credit based on prior graduate-level academic coursework and/or professional experience. These opportunities will be discussed and considered on an individual basis. All transfer credits are subject to Ohio University policy.
English Proficiency Requirement
Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
How to Apply
1) Submit Your Complete Application to the Graduate College
A complete application includes:
- Completed Application Form
- Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (at least one from the field of Dance)
- Resumé or Curriculum Vitae
2) Submit Additional Materials & Complete Next Steps
Additional materials required for application to M.A. in Community Dance include:
- Statement of Intent (2 pages). Why are you applying to the MA in Community Dance program? What are your future goals? How have your previous experiences and education prepared you for this program, and for a career in the field of community-engaged dance?
- For full consideration for Graduate Assistantship funding, it is highly recommended that you submit the following supporting materials:
- Photos
- Video links
- Links to blogs/vlogs
- Website link
- Sample lesson plans or other evidence of teaching experience
- Published performance reviews
- Grant applications
- Interview with School of Dance faculty. Upon receiving a completed application, the Graduate Chair will contact applicants to schedule the interview.