Central to Creative Movement.
Central’s BS in Dance Education develops students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for pursuing either business-based dance careers or PK to grade 12 teaching careers.
Graduates prepare to teach dance at the highest level. Students show evidence of possessing a strong, well-rounded background in dance pedagogy, history, research, learning theory, and practicum to become highly qualified teaching artists.
Program Features
- State’s only dance program specializing in dance education
- Powerful amalgam of dance, education, business, and marketing
- Courses taught by faculty knowledgeable in various dance education fields, ranging from ballet to ballroom and from absolute beginner to professional
- Learn from regionally and internationally acclaimed guest artists
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Learn and apply the latest teaching and dance techniques
- Chances to perform on- and off-campus
- Financial aid and scholarships available
- Free on-campus child care available
Program Options
Combines dance education praxis with business skills. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills to handle the marketing and managerial side of running a successful business.
Provides students with certification to teach dance full-time in the public school system.