NYU Steinhardt is committed to innovative and accessible teacher education. Beginning Fall 2026, every newly admitted full-time student in the MA in Teaching Dance, All Grades: Initial Certification program will receive a $15,000 per year scholarship. Apply now and start shaping the future of education.
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.
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Designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, this program enables you to learn:
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 will 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.
Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.
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