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In this degree, students will learn about various forms of dance to help understand how to teach others how to dance. Students with a dance degree emphasized in pedagogy will choose at least two specialization modules to study. These focuses prepare them to teach in the private sector, in dance studios, or to continue their education in Dance at the graduate level.
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Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Dance with an emphasis in Pedagogy have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Dance Instructor
Dance instructors teach different dance styles to students in private lessons, group lessons, school, or dance companies.
Choreographer
Choreographers create and teach original dances for theaters, dance companies, and movie studios.
Dance Director
As a dance director, you will oversee the production of stage and film dance performances. You might also hire dancers and choreographers, run rehearsals, and make decisions about creative elements of the production.
Dancer Performer
In this career, you will perform a variety of dance styles performing usually in companies in front of a live audience, on TV, in music videos, or in stage productions.
Dance Therapist
Dance therapists use movement to help clients improve health to reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and overcome physical disabilities.
Getting Started in This Degree
If you are interested in Dance with an emphasis in Pedagogy, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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