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The University of Texas dance program and Dance major provides unique training to develop future leaders in dance education across various environments, from private studios to community programs serving diverse groups. The program also lays a solid groundwork for advanced graduate studies. Its curriculum centers on brain-compatible dance education principles pioneered by Anne Green Gilbert. Students engage in dance technique, teaching methods, choreography, historical studies, global dance traditions, and anatomy/kinesiology within a comprehensive liberal arts framework. A mandatory capstone course synthesizes learned skills into a final project demonstrating practical application of program knowledge. Additionally, students can pursue internship opportunities throughout the Tampa Bay area.