Advanced Certificate

Teaching Dance

Grades K–12, Post-Master’s Study
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Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate, Teaching Dance, All Grades

About This Degree

Designed for practitioners who already have an MA or MFA in dance, this advanced certificate allows you to complete all requirements to become eligible for initial certification as a teacher of dance in New York State, all grades (pre-K–12), without having to earn an additional master’s degree.
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Official title
Post-Master's Advanced Certificate in Dance Education: Teaching Dance: All Grades
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
20-35

Spring Start

Application deadline

  • October 1

Fall Start

Application deadline

  • January 15

What You’ll Learn

Throughout your time in the certificate program, you will devote time to learning:

  • 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
  • Advanced technique and dance pedagogy

Upon graduation, you will be eligible for New York State certification as a teacher of dance, all grades. Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.

Hands-On Teaching Experiences in New York City Schools

As part of your program of study, you will complete fieldwork observing dance instruction, as well as completing two student teaching placements, in New York City schools. You’ll work with cooperating teachers who are experienced, certified dance educators to learn from their expertise. Learn more about the student teaching experience.

Thinking-Centered Dance

Our “thinking-centered” approach emphasizes the integration of the developing mind and body in the context of cultural practices through research, pedagogic, and discipline-based inquiries. Our goal is to facilitate the growth of your creative and critical thinking abilities, thereby increasing your knowledge and expertise in dance and dance education.

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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.

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Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.