A dance teacher must be able to assess student learning. Students need both encouragement and challenge. If students are not grasping the material, that indicates the need for a change in instructional approach. Feedback lets students know how they are progressing in the class. Dance teachers should plan their lessons so that students can experience a variety of ways to move and dance. And no matter how beautifully planned one approach may be, teachers must be capable of shifting gears if that approach is not working.
Whether you intend to teach in a secondary school setting or at a private dance studio, a degree in dance or dance education will help you complement your passion for dance and teaching with the skills needed to be an effective teacher ready to change the lives of future dancers.
Interested in a career as a dance teacher? Grand Canyon University’s College of Fine Arts and Production offers degrees to help you succeed. To learn more about earning your BA in Dance for Secondary Education or BA in Dance, click on the Request Info button at the top of your screen. You can also check out more performing and digital arts blogs or explore the Teaching Tuesday blogs to learn more about this career field.
*Merriam-Webster, Definition of Pedagogy in April 2021