Overview

PhD graduates pursue careers in artistic direction, choreography and performance, as well as advocacy, dance administration, entrepreneurship, teaching in higher education, research and writing.

The Dance degree from Temple University is one of four in the country, and its curriculum is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance.

Careers

Dance PhD graduates pursue or return to careers as professional choreographers and performers. They are well prepared to become artist-researchers, scholars and teachers in higher education. Additional opportunities include careers in arts policy and administration, and as dance educators and entrepreneurs.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Educational Inquiry in Dance

Research Methods in Dance

Seminar in Dance Writing

Directed Research-Dance

Special Topics in Dance

Moving Across Genres

Experience, Engagement and Multi-Sensory Inquiry

Black Performance

Dancing the Popular

Bodies, Texts, History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Goals Statement: In 500 to 1,000 words, state your career goals and how you believe this degree will help you achieve them. Discuss relevant experience obtained so far.

Recommendations: Submit two letters of recommendation.
Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
Standardized Test Scores: GRE or MAT scores are optional.
TOEFL: 100 iBT or 600 PBT minimum. A TOEFL score is required for all applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an English-based curriculum.
Transcripts: Music applicants must hold a master of music degree (or the equivalent) in the field of specialization from an accredited institution. Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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