Minimum Admission Requirements: 
Academic (GPA): B

Language Proficiency:
TOEFL (Paper-based: 577; Computer-based: 233; iBT: 90-91 )
IELTS (Overall Band Score: 7)
YELT (Band 1)

Recommendations: 3

Other:

MA:

• Statement of interest
• Two samples of written work

MFA:

• Statement of interest
• Written work
• Two examples (on DVD or video) of recent choreography or dance dramaturgy
• CV
• Interview

Statement of Interest
In the statement of interest, applicants are asked to provide information on their past and current areas/topics of research, and to indicate their intended area(s) of research at the master’s or doctoral level. The statement also serves to introduce the applicant to the admissions committee. Applicants are encouraged to refer to prior educational/scholarly/professional experiences, and to reflect on how they have influenced their decision to pursue further studies.  Length: 300-500 words

Written Work
Applicants are requested to submit two pieces of written work. Papers from upper level undergraduate courses in dance or the humanities are preferred. Alternatively, written reports, articles, or other examples of writing are acceptable.  Length: minimum for each sample, 1200 words

ATTENTION: The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 1, 2012. If you are interested in applying for Fall 2012 entry, please contact MFA Director Darcey Callison at callison@yorku.ca.