Doctor of Philosophy in Dance

Mission of the Ph.D. in Dance Program

The Ph.D. in Dance is a research-oriented program connecting theory with practice in such contexts as artistic process, dance studies, pedagogy, and the scholarship of teaching. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for established professionals in the field -- dancers, choreographers, teachers, and other dance practitioners -- to develop qualitative methodologies for theorizing artistic practice as well as the research/writing skills necessary for contributing new theoretical knowledge to the field of dance.

Ph.D. Handbooks

• Ph.D. 2012 Handbook 
  • Appendix A:  Progression of Doctoral Study
  • Appendix B: Preliminary Program Proposal
  • Appendix C: Doctoral Degree Plan
  • Appendix D:  Assessment Rubrics for the Doctoral Program
• Ph.D. 2010 Handbook 
• Ph.D. 2008 Handbook