Modern Dance Teaching

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The purpose of the BFA in Modern Dance (with Teaching Kindergarten – Twelfth (K-12) Grade Licensure) Program is to prepare elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school dance educators. Competent K-12 dance teaching requires both in-depth knowledge of subject matter (dance) and skill in applying educational concepts and principles that are developmentally appropriate.

Auditions are required for this major. Students must be admitted to the University of Utah before they can be formally accepted into the major.

Candidates for the licensure program are admitted on a rolling admissions basis. Complete applications must be received no later than February 1st prior to the anticipated licensure year.

• The application consists of:

  • Online Application

  • Statement of Professional Purpose

  • Transcripts

  • Three Letters of Recommendation

  • Major Minor Sign off forms

  • Background Check Clearance from the Utah State Board of Education

• Background Check for Initial Licensure:

  • In order to participate in any field-based course, including student teaching, student must pass a State and Federal background check (including fingerprinting) through the Utah State Board of Education.

  • Background checks should be completed the first semester of full major status.

  • Background checks are continuously monitored for 5 years before renewal is required.

  • University of Utah must be listed as your institution of record when completing the background check process.

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