Program Description

The University of Utah’s School of Dance, consistently recognized as one of the top programs in the country and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), offers a BFA in Modern Dance Teaching for students interested in teaching dance. This four-year professional degree prepares students to teach dance in a variety of dynamic and challenging learning environments, including elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school. Comprehensive curriculum supports in-depth knowledge of subject matter (dance) and application of developmentally appropriate educational concepts and principles. The College of Education’s Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) oversees teacher licensure at the University of Utah. Admission is by audition only.

The Student Experience

The BFA Modern Dance Teaching integrates the rigors of intellectual exploration, technical discipline, dance pedagogy, and creative investigation to prepare graduates for the opportunities and challenges of teaching dance in a range of settings. Graduates of this degree will experience practice teaching in a K-12 setting and will graduate with Utah state teaching licensure.

Career Opportunities

The purpose of the BFA Modern Dance Teaching Grade Licensure Program is to prepare elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school dance educators. Teaching is a meaningful career path that is always in demand. Over the past 5 years, 99% of University of Utah elementary and secondary teacher candidates were hired upon graduation. The state of Utah needs highly qualified, passionate teachers for young learners. Demand for teachers in Utah is expected to grow by 28% over the next decade. The ability to teach our next generation is rewarding, and knowing your career can make a difference is what makes so many want to teach.

Audition Information https://www.dance.utah.edu/audition

Learn more about the BFA in Modern Dance Teaching: https://www.dance.utah.edu/undergraduate#ModernDanceTeachingBFA

Learn more about the School of Dance: https://www.dance.utah.edu/

More Info

• School of Dance
• College of Fine Arts
• Department Advising
• Urban Institute for Teacher Education
• College of Fine Arts Career Coaching

Catalog

• Modern Dance Teaching BFA

Exploratory Classes

• ECS 2150 - Intro to Multicultural Education

• DANC 1310* - Contemporary Dance Techniques 1 (*requires audition)