Visiting artists, guest choreographers, an outstanding dance lecture series and film festival are regular enhancements of the curriculum. An ongoing performance and repertory project brings outstanding dance masterworks to campus for performance by The Florida State University dancers, linking the artistic and technical development of dancers to their understanding of the cultural and historical context of the art. The master's degree candidate must have completed an undergraduate major in dance or must demonstrate an equivalent level of achievement. Admission into the graduate dance program is determined on the basis of the candidate's audition interview and credentials. The students program is assessed continuously throughout the graduate program.
Specific assessment occurs at the end of the first year of graduate study.
A probationary period may be established if a student is having difficulty and needs special attention. A student who cannot meet the departmental proficiency standards will be discontinued from the dance major program. The amount of work required, in addition to the minimum dance curricular requirements and the minimum University-wide requirements, depends upon the student's undergraduate preparation and level of achievement. The graduate student in dance is expected to maintain continuous participation at the appropriate level in ballet and contemporary dance classes and must achieve designated proficiency levels required for graduation. This will be done in consultation with the graduate faculty.