Dance Teaching
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Program Contact Information
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Program Description
The purpose of the BFA in Dance Teaching (with Teaching Kindergarten – Twelfth (K-12) Grade Licensure) 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.
Program Admissions Requirements
Admission into the School of Dance is a two-step process: 1) Submit an application for admission to the University through the Admissions Office, and 2) Submit an audition application and audition for the School of Dance either in person or by video. For more audition and admission information, click here.
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.