Application Procedures Mail the following to Jennifer Salk, postmarked no later than November 15, 2009:

  • Letter of interest and resume, outlining experience and career expectations
  • DVD or VHS tape (maximum 30 minutes) demonstrating range of technical and performance accomplishment
  • Three letters of reference verifying professional accomplishment. Letters should be sent under separate cover to the Dance Program, but may also be submitted electronically via the UW Graduate School Application when you apply to the university.
Jennifer Salk, Graduate Program Advisor
UW Dance Program
Box 351150
Seattle, WA 98195-1150
An in-person visit is strongly recommended. Admission consideration will be made by full-faculty committee during winter quarter.

Admission information

The following are requirements for acceptance into the Dance MFA program.

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of 8 years experience as a professional dancer
  • Professional-level performance ability
  • In-person interview and audition may be required for preferred applicants
  • Foreign language and Graduate Record Examination are not required.

University of Washington admissions information


For additional information contact

Jennifer Salk
Graduate Program Advisor
206-543-5594
jsalk@u.washington.edu

Risa Morgan
Graduate Program Coordinator
206-543-0550
risam@u.washington.edu

Fax: 206-543-8610

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