About This Degree
Develop your career as a dance educator and teaching artist in public and independent schools, studios, and community organizations. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of dance, all grades (pre-K–12), with reciprocity in numerous other states.
- Official title
- Master of Arts in Teaching Dance, All Grades: Initial Certification
Spring Start
Application deadline
- October 1
Fall Start
Application deadline
- January 15
Funding Your Degree
Teacher Education Scholarship Initiative
The world needs visionary educators, and we're committed to helping you get there. NYU Steinhardt provides significant scholarship awards for full-time applicants who apply by January 15.
Designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, this program enables you to learn:
- How to create and implement pre-K–12 sequential dance programs in public and independent schools
- How to plan, implement, and assess dance education in diverse urban settings
- Research in dance education, technique and pedagogy, teaching creative movement, and theory and philosophy of dance education
Graduates are research-informed and proficient teachers with a complete understanding of urban school systems and the role of dance education within them.
Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.
During your first year in the program, you'll learn from expert faculty and complete fieldwork observing dance instruction in New York City schools. During your second year, you will complete two student teaching placements in New York City schools, working with cooperating teachers who are experienced, certified dance educators. Learn more about the student teaching experience.
You will have the unique opportunity to learn how to teach, create, and perform dance – and to build community – in Kampala, Uganda, or take part in other NYU Steinhardt global study programs.
Learning and Professional Preparation
Student Experience
Our rich program harnesses the vibrancy of New York City and combines theory with practice through opportunities for performance, professional development, travel, and more.
Student Teaching and Observation
As a graduate student in Teaching Dance, All Grades (Pre-K-12), you'll complete 100 hours of supervised field observations in New York City school dance settings.
Take the Next Step
Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.