Melonie B. Murray
Higher Education Administrator
Professor, Dance Educator
Consultant
Most Recent Publication
Writing as a Meaningful Component of the MFA Curriculum
(2022)
This essay follows my experience creating and teaching a writing course for first-year graduate students in a master’s in fine arts (MFA) in dance program. Starting with polling MFA graduates about what might have been missing from their degree programs, to developing specific learner-centered goals, to crafting assignment that unpack the writing process, I share my journey and argue for the importance of the inclusion of writing curricula in all MFA in dance degree programs.
About Melonie B. Murray
Murray is a higher education administrator, dance educator, scholar, and artist. Currently serving as the Director of the School of Dance at the University of Utah, Murray previously served as the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs in the College of Fine Arts. Melonie is currently serving as President-Elect for CORPS de Ballet International.