Established in 1932 by legendary dance educator Martha Hill, Dance Education at NYU Steinhardt is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs in North America. Multiple master’s degree tracks provide high-quality professional development in the theory and practice of dance education for teachers, administrators, performing artists, and research scholars. Through partnerships with renowned organizations including American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey, and Misty Copeland’s Be Bold, students gain unparalleled opportunities for training, collaboration, and professional growth. Join our passionate, inclusive community and become a dance teacher and leader in schools, studios, colleges, and community settings worldwide.
Degrees In This Program
Master of Arts
Teaching Dance
Grades K–12, Initial Certification
Prepare for initial certification as a teacher of dance and a career as an educator and teaching artist in public and independent schools, studios, and more.
Master of Arts
Teacher of Dance
All Grades, Professional Certification
Educators who already hold initial certification in teaching dance can expand their dance and pedagogical skills and refine their teaching practices.
Master of Arts
Teaching Dance in the Professions
Prepare for a career teaching dance in postsecondary and professional education settings such as studios, community colleges, outreach programs, and more.
Master of Arts
Teaching Dance in the Professions: ABT Pedagogy
Take American Ballet Theatre pedagogy, research, and arts management courses with master classes in ballet technique on your path to becoming a dance educator.
Master of Arts
Teaching Dance in the Professions: Dances of the African Diaspora
Prepare for a career teaching African dance in postsecondary and professional education settings such as studios, community colleges, outreach programs, and more.
Advanced Certificate
Teaching Dance
Grades K–12, Post-Master’s Study
Build on your love of dance and complete all requirements to be eligible for initial certification as a teacher of dance in New York State, pre-K–12.
News and Events
Multidisciplinary NYU Steinhardt Team Leads Arts and Technology Workshop in Korea
25 Ganghwa Project was a week-long multimedia arts workshop for middle and high school students in Ganghwa Island, South Korea.
Faculty and Alumni Attend Second World Dance Education Alliance Event in Beijing
Activities included master classes, original student choreography, and a final performance with 500 dancers from around the world.
Dance Education’s Deborah Damast Holds Empowering Workshops for Dance Leaders
The workshops mark the conclusion of Damast’s Resident Fellowship with NYU’s Center for Ballet and the Arts.
Dance Education Program Completes 18th Trip to Uganda
This graduate study abroad trip fosters cross-cultural collaborations by teaching dance to children.
Questions
For more information, please contact steinhardt.dance@nyu.edu