Academic college: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, School of Music, Dance and Theatre. This four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program with a specialization in Dance Education provides a dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment focused on preparing students for careers in dance instruction. The curriculum emphasizes movement and creative practices, artistic process, leadership, and specifically pedagogy, embedding creativity and research as core program values to bridge knowledge and community. Students gain a broad range of academic experiences focused on developing their artistic skills alongside the theoretical and practical aspects of dance education.

Career options as dance educators in various settings including K-12 schools, private dance studios, community centers, and universities; curriculum developers in dance education; administrators of dance education programs; and potentially as performers or choreographers who also teach. The program's specific focus on pedagogy equips graduates with the skills to effectively instruct and mentor dancers of all levels.

Arizona State University (ASU) is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe campus is ASU's historic and largest, offering a wide range of degree programs and first-rate research facilities within an energetic city-like environment. The School of Music, Dance and Theatre within the Herberger Institute provides a strong artistic community and diverse learning opportunities with a dedicated focus on dance education.