Degrees

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance Education

The highly esteemed Dance Education K-12 (BA) program is designed to prepare students for the rigors of the teaching profession. Students earn a teaching license in secondary education and an elementary education endorsement in dance. The program offers in-depth teaching opportunities in which students are closely mentored by faculty and teaching professionals.

The Dance Education K-12 program aims to create both exceptional dance artists and distinguished teachers. Extensive coursework includes technique, choreography, performance, pedagogy, dance history, kinesiology, somatic studies, human development, music, and production.

Dance Education K-12 majors have numerous career opportunities. The degree prepares students for a variety of teaching settings including K-12 schools, private studios, and community centers. Dance Education K-12 majors also acquire many skills that easily transfer to related fields such as arts administration, educational outreach, instructional design, movement therapy, graduate studies, and higher education.

Dance Education K-12 BA Major Advisement Packet

2025-26 Dance Education K-12 Audition and Proficiencies:
Oct. 22, 2025 at 12:00-3:00 p.m. in 177 RB
Register here.
Be prepared to perform a taught contemporary technique sequence, street dance movement, show a self-choreographed solo, and participate in a short interview.
Questions? Contact koriography@byu.edu

Dance Education Senior Capstone Links | Winter 2026
Due Nov. 1, 2025
Capstone Proposal Application
Capstone Information Packet

*For more information on fingerprinting, background checks, and licensing, visit epp.byu.edu or educaiton.byu.edu/advisement

For more information, please contact the Area Head, Kori Wakamatsu, or academic advisor, Ashlynn Barron:

Kori Wakamatsu
Area Head
koriography@byu.edu
(801) 422-5148

Ashlynn Barron
College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement
ashlynn.barron@byu.edu
(801) 422-3777