Dance Teacher Education

Illinois state university proudly houses the only dance teacher education licensure program within the state of illinois. we are uniquely positioned to fully prepare undergraduate students interested in teaching careers in the public schools, as well as in the private sector. we provide a challenging yet nurturing environment that prepares students for the diverse career options within the field of dance education, helping them achieve teacher licensure for grades 9–12. students in this sequence will develop a range of knowledge, skills, and competencies consistent with national and state dance standards while preparing them for a variety of diverse teaching experiences. the structure of the dance teacher education sequence is based on our belief that technical, creative, theoretical, and kinesthetic work will merge to support one's total growth as a dancer and educator. the program is supported by a diverse and ambitious nationally recognized faculty, bringing a wide variety of movement styles and teaching philosophies to the program. dancers will develop their knowledge and skills through coursework that includes choreography and improvisation, dance history, multicultural perspectives, dance kinesiology, dance pedagogy, and professional development courses that focus on different teaching methods.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Performance, choreography, and teaching dancer/dance artist choreographer technical director rehearsal director/ballet mistress/ballet master artistic director dance teacher/educator (community, private business, public school) studio owner/school director/business manager dance history teacher/dance historian dance research/performance studies dance notator movement analyst dance professor (higher education) musical theatre (choreographer/performer) traditional stage production set designer lighting designer costume designer sound designer stage manager/stagehand tour manager makeup artist producer booking agent/ticket services box office manager therapeutic and somatic practices physical therapist dance trainer/sports medicine/exercise science dance therapist/movement therapist nutritionist kinesiology specialist pilates instructor alexander technique teacher barteniff fundamentals/movement analysts feldenkrais practitioner yoga instructor massage therapist dance/art administration development director program manager/company manager marketing director public relations director grant writer outreach coordinator executive director/administrative director writing and dance studies dance critic journalist graphic designer dance photographer other opportunities dance wear companies dance competitions/conventions studio/stage equipment sales software/app development for dance film/video production video technology and editing media development collaborative musician/accompanist/composer

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: