Dance Education Program

Undergraduate Degree Programs

All Level Education - Certifiable for PK-12

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Dance Education, B.S.

Students in the Central Dance Education for Teacher Certification program develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be an effective PK-12 dance educator. Students are provided with a variety of classroom learning experiences as well as experiential learning opportunities with partner school districts where they learn up to date teaching techniques and apply them in an authentic environment. Students will show evidence of possessing a strong, well-rounded background in dance pedagogy, history, research, and learning theory.

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Teacher Preparation

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Dance Education with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship, B.S

Students in the Central Dance Education Entrepreneurship program develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to pursue a business-based dance career. Graduates will be prepared to teach dance at the highest level and have the knowledge and skills to handle the marketing and managerial side of running a successful business. Students will show evidence of possessing a strong, well-rounded background in dance pedagogy, history, research, learning theory and practicum to become “highly qualified” as a Teaching Artist.

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Minor

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Dance, Minor

The Central Dance Minor allows students to study technique and the history of dance. From ballet to Hip-Hop and from jazz to Afro-Caribbean, students will learn technique, dance history and also learn how to create their own dances. You will need to take 18 credits in the dance curriculum. Major in your choice of field and keep up with your love of dancing and performance while staying in shape.

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Alternative Dance Teacher Certification Programs

Cross-Endorsement in Dance Teacher Certification (30 credits)

The Cross-Endorsement in Dance is designed for teachers holding an active Connecticut Educator Certificate or students currently enrolled in an initial certification program in any discipline to obtain a second certification in dance (PreK–12 #483) by completing a total of 30 semester hours of credit in dance education course work.

Formal Pathway to Dance Teacher Certification

Developed in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, this program serves currently employed public-school dance teachers seeking certification.

For more information, contact: 

• Lenard Foust, Central Dance Education Coordinator: foustl@ccsu.edu
• Jennifer DelSanto, Department Secretary: (860) 832-2155 delsantoje@ccsu.edu

Central Dance Education Coordinator
Lenard Foust, MFA, Central
Instructor, Physical Education and Human Performance

Fall 2026 Dance Faculty and Instructors

• Lenard Foust
• Erica Nelson
• Ingrid Howe-Green
• Stephen D. Hankey

Guest Artist Faculty

• Cajai Kennedy
• James Marino
• Teriah Brookshire

Annual Dance Festival Coordinators

• Olivia Carlson 
• Tiana Boccuzzi

Dance Education Program Founder
Catherine Fellows, Professor Emerita