Overview

The curriculum includes research in dance education, dance content courses, general and subject-specific pedagogy courses, and a culminating curriculum project that is applicable to your current teaching setting. You’ll also have the chance to take electives such as Hip Hop Dance Culture, West African Dance, and Principles of Dance Movement Therapy.

Throughout the Teaching Dance, Grades K–12, Professional Certification MA program from New York University, you will study:

How to create and implement pre-K–12 sequential dance programs in public and independent schools
How to plan, implement, and assess dance education in diverse urban settings

Research in dance education, technique and pedagogy, teaching creative movement, and theory and philosophy of dance education

A Thinking-Centered Approach Leads to Careers

Our degree emphasizes the integration of the developing mind and body in the context of cultural practices through research, pedagogic, and discipline-based inquiries. Our goal is to facilitate the growth of your creative and critical thinking abilities, thereby increasing your knowledge and expertise in dance and dance education.

Graduates are research-informed and proficient teachers with a complete understanding of urban school systems and the role of dance education within them.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laban Movement Analysis

Research in Dance Education

Fieldwork

Human Development and Education in the Arts

Theory and Philosophy of Dance Education

History, Culture, and Pedagogy of Jazz Dance

History, Culture, and Pedagogy of Early American Modern Dance

Applied Methods and Techniques of Teaching Dance

Teaching Creative Movement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Teaching Dance View 741 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Résumé/CV

Statement Of Purpose

Letters Of Recommendation

Transcripts

GRE or MAT

Proficiency in English

Teachers Certification

Interview

Tuition Fee

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International

71434 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

71434 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

71434 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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