How do i get a job teaching dance in public schools?

Question

I have extensive experience in teaching (have completed one exam for certification and hold grad school credits)and have taught numerous after school programs, but seem to have no luck in actually finding a school that has dance as apart of the curriculum. Maybe there is someone that can give me information that I may not already have..

Answer 1

Not many public schools teach dance, except as one segment of phys ed classes. There are, however, schools or performing arts that teach an academic curriculum along with performing arts specialities. In either case, you're going to have to have some qualifications as a teacher -- either academic qualifications or dance qualifications.

Answer 2

Is is pretty easy to strat a club at school. It is completely different story if you want it to be part of curriculum (nearly impossible to achieve). My friend started a dance club for children in a poor neighborhood nearby. BUT - she doesn't get paid a dime. I imagine if she put more time into it and developed it some more she could have turned into her job.

Answer 3

I've seen dancing being taught in night programs of public and vocational schools. I'm not sure that's what you are talking about, but in that case you have to apply for the job by sending a resume! I've seen adds for positions like that in their brochure of classes offered.

Answer 4

Most schools do not teach dance. Try a private dance school, look in the Yellow Pages.

Answer 5

This question reminds me of the movie "Take the Lead" First find a public school that has a dance club or poms or cheer leading, theater ect. then offer to coach/teach.....

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I didn't know they taught dance in public schools. I have never heard this. You need to be a certified teacher first though.