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MA, Teaching Dance in the Professions: Dances of the African Diaspora

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The 30-36 credit MA in Teaching Dance in the Professions (Dances of the African Diaspora) uniquely prepares you for a successful career teaching dance in institutions of higher education, private studios, and community settings with a focus on African diaspora dance forms and scholarship. As an established dancer and choreographer, you’ll enhance your pedagogical training, deepen your knowledge of historical and cultural dance contexts, and emerge as a research-informed and proficient teacher who balancing pedagogy, artistry, and research.

Core Course Sequence

You’ll take classes in dance education research, teaching creative movement, methods and techniques of teaching dance, and the history, culture, and pedagogy of dance. Guided electives offer an in-depth look into specific dance styles, including West African dance, Afro-Caribbean dance, and hip hop. The program culminates in a final research project addressing issues in dance education. 

Course Title Credits
Dance Education Core
MPADE-GE 2265Theory & Philosophy of Dance Education3
MPADE-GE 2040History, Culture & Pedagogy of Early American Modern Dance2
MPADE-GE 2273Internship in Dance1
MPADE-GE 2278Dance Administration & Leadership in Higher Education & the Arts3
MPADE-GE 2403Research in Dance3
MPADE-GE 2610Kaleidoscope Dancers I2
MPADE-GE 2611Kaleidoscope Dancers II2
MPADE-GE 2805Professional Development I0
MPADE-GE 2806Professional Development II0
Dances of the African Diaspora Concentration
MPADE-GE 2201West African Dance2
MPADE-GE 2025Hip Hop Dance Culture1
MPADE-GE 2202Afro-Caribbean Dance2
MPADE-GE 22722
MPADE-GE 2520Community Building through Teaching, Creating, Performing: Dance Educ in Uganda (or Guided Elective, by advisement)3
MPADE-GE 2601Anthropology of Dance I2
Culminating Experience
MPADE-GE 2509Culminating Seminar in Dance Education2
Electives
Electives by advisement0-6
Total Credits30-36
Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
MPADE-GE 2265 Theory & Philosophy of Dance Education 3
MPADE-GE 2601 Anthropology of Dance I 3
MPADE-GE 2610 Kaleidoscope Dancers I 2
MPADE-GE 2025 Hip Hop Dance Culture 1
MPADE-GE 2040 History, Culture & Pedagogy of Early American Modern Dance 2
MPADE-GE 2202 Afro-Caribbean Dance 2
MPADE-GE 2805 Professional Development I 0
 Credits13
2nd Semester/Term
MPADE-GE 2403 Research in Dance 3
MPADE-GE 2075 Applied Methods & Techniques of Teaching Dance 2
MPADE-GE 2611 Kaleidoscope Dancers II 1
MPADE-GE 2278 Dance Administration & Leadership in Higher Education & the Arts 3
MPADE-GE 2806 Professional Development II 0
MPADE-GE 2201 West African Dance 2
Community Building through Teaching, Creating, Performing: Dance Education in Uganda or Guided Elective 3
 Credits14
3rd Semester/Term
MPADE-GE 2509 Culminating Seminar in Dance Education 2
MPADE-GE 2273 Internship in Dance 1
 Credits3
 Total Credits30

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