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Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Teacher Certification

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Program Overview

The Bachelor’s degree in Dance (with 6-12 Teacher Certification) provides a broad coverage of dance training, including dance technique, improvisational and choreographic skills, music for dancers, historical and cultural dimensions of dance, dance production, dance science, and theories of dance. The Dance Department provides students with the opportunity to prepare for a variety of dance careers, offering both a broad base of study and an opportunity for more intensive work in areas of specific interest.

This program prepares students for teacher certification in Secondary Dance. Students receive preparation in multiple areas of dance as well as 24 hours of education courses. The required courses are aligned with the state of Texas requirements for teacher certification (TExES). This program is also recommended for students who are interested in teaching in the private studio setting.

UTRGV is approved by the State Board of Educator Certification to recommend students who complete all requirements of this degree for teaching certification.

Possible Career Options

A BA in Dance opens the door to a career in teaching dance at the secondary school level or in a private studio setting. 

Dance Teacher

College Dance Professor

Choreographer

Dance Studio Owner

Musical Theatre Dancer

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Chelsea Erazo, UTRGV Undergraduate Student

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Launching in Fall 2022, this program will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students with a family-adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less.
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