Dancers who want to further their careers in performing or teaching may want to consider a choreography program where they can learn more about dance forms, physical movement, and technical skills to create combinations for performances.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.