BFA in Dance - Single Field Teacher Certification in Dance Grades 6-12 in San Marcos United States | Texas State University

The Theatre and Dance Department champions fairness and inclusion that mirrors our student body, fosters unity, cultivates empathy, and rejects discrimination. We actively promote social equity by ensuring equal access for every student, free from prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, financial background, or political views. As creative professionals, instructors, and researchers, we pursue collaborative excellence in our learning environments, practice spaces, and performances with a steadfast commitment to fair representation while celebrating historically marginalized communities and their artistic legacies.
This program delivers practical training and professional growth opportunities within the dance sector, encompassing areas such as arts leadership, dance studio operations, pre-professional company management, and international/domestic study programs. Participants must complete at least 150 hours of field experience, establish a learning contract with the internship supervisor, and compile a professional portfolio. The Dance Internship provides students with valuable industry exposure through substantive, career-relevant work experiences. Prerequisite: