Dance Education

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        "name": "Marlee Scott",
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Explore and teach the art of movement.

UT Martin offers the only four-year K-12 dance education program in Tennessee. The dance education emphasis includes classes in various dance techniques, movement composition, performance, history, and a solid foundation in dance pedagogy, educational theories, and practical applications regarding teaching dance at all grade levels in public school systems. Students who pass the associated performance-based assessment and support system EdTPA will be licensed to teach K-12 dance in the state of Tennessee.

Program Highlights