Degree Name
Master of Arts
Document Type
Thesis
Date Created
12-8-2023
Department
College of Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance, Theatre Arts and Dance Student Work
Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to analyze how universities are preparing all dancers for the option of becoming a dance educator outside of training in dance technique. The researcher evaluated current dance educators in K-12 public education schools on their level of preparation from their chosen undergraduate and graduate programs for dance education. There were two research instruments used in this study: online surveys and online interviews completed by the dance educators. The data suggested that there is a need for more undergraduate and graduate dance programs to provide adequate teacher preparation training for those who may enter into the field of K-12 dance education. The data showed that regardless of choosing to be a dance performance/choreography major or any other major outside of dance education, the field of dance education became a main source of income and employment for many after a performance career.
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Recommended Citation
Burgess, Kionna N., "Assessing University Dance Programs: Evaluating the Dance Education Vs Performance Majors for Teacher Preparedness" (2023). Master's Theses. 291.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/theses/291