

Prepare for a career teaching dance in postsecondary and professional education settings such as studios, community colleges, outreach programs, after-school programs, and community centers. This program is ideal for established dancers and choreographers wishing to develop pedagogy and research skills as a complement to their artistry, as well as those currently teaching pre-K–12 who want to deepen their knowledge of theory and practice.
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Through your research in dance education and both general and subject-specific pedagogy courses, you’ll learn:
You’ll gain professional development in the theory and practice of dance education, with an emphasis on the historical and cultural contexts from which to teach dance.
As a graduate student in this program, you will examine dance for the purpose of developing as a research-informed and proficient teacher who possesses a balance between pedagogy, artistry, and research. A final research project is the culmination of the degree.
You can complete this degree in just three terms (including summer) as a full-time student. Upon graduation, you’ll be well prepared for your career as an innovative educator, or for advancement into doctoral study.
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