Dance Instructor
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Dance Instructor certificate prepares dancers to teach in private studios, recreational facilities, or community dance programs. Students study theory and technique courses in dance choreography, performance, and instruction. They gain a well-rounded foundation in dance that encompasses a variety of dance genres and teaching methodologies. Most candidates for this certificate already have experience in a specific dance genre and need to gain a broader understanding and experience in the overall field of dance education.
Dance Instructor Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to create and teach a sample class, demonstrating correct instruction in body alignment, musicality, breathing, and muscular control in a selected dance technique.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy.