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What can I do with a minor in dance?
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SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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American Dance Guild American Dance Therapy Association Dance USA National Association of Schools of Dance National Dance Education Organization Stage Directors & Choreographers SocietySearch for opportunities
- Dance/Performer
- Box Office Manager
- Instructor
- Company Member
- Choreographer
- Group Fitness and Yoga Instructor
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
Education
Areas
EDUCATION:
Area
- Formalized instruction
- Recreational or self-enrichment instruction
Employers
Employers
- K-12 schools, public and private
- Colleges and universities
- Private dance studios and school
- Conservatories
- Performing arts camps
- Community agencies
- Adult/Continuing education programs
- Physical fitness centers
- Recreation centers/clubs
Sample occupations
Information/Strategies
- Acquire a teaching certificate for public school teaching. Learn about requirements by state.
- Earn a graduate degree to teach in higher education and many conservatories. Specialize in an area such as ballet, modern, jazz, etc.
- Develop strong communication skills and teaching ability through coursework and campus activities.
- Gain experience working with children through volunteer or part-time work.
- Become proficient in many styles and forms of dance.
Administration
Areas
ADMINISTRATION:
Area
- Arts Management
- Company Management
- Artistic Direction/Rehearsal Direction
- Promotion
- Tour Management
- Facilities Management
- Event Planning
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Dance Accreditation
Employers
Employers
- Cultural organizations and arts councils
- Theaters and arts venues
- Dance companies
- Dance studios and academies
- Musical theater production companies
- Dance festivals
- National Endowment for the Arts
Sample occupations
Information/Strategies
- Pursue education in arts management, business, or non-profit management.
- Join organizations that plan and host campus cultural attractions and entertainment events.
- Develop administrative, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Participate in internships and/or volunteer activities to gain related experience.
- Learn how to write grants and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Dance/Movement Therapy
Areas
DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY:
Dance therapists work with individuals, couples, families, or groups using both verbal counseling techniques and movement interventions
Employers
Employers:
- Schools and special education settings
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Psychiatric and medical hospitals
- Community mental health agencies Wellness centers
- Alternative health centers
- Private practice
Sample occupations
Information/Strategies
- Take courses in psychology, social work, education, or child and family studies along with developing a broad education in dance.
- A master's degree in dance/movement therapy, counseling, or psychology and a clinical internship in dance therapy are required. After completion, you hold the Dance Therapist Registered (DTR) designation.
- Learn to work well with many types of people and develop excellent communication skills.
- Volunteer in a rehabilitation setting.
- Join the American Dance Therapy Association.
- Consider an undergraduate degree in recreation therapy for a wider range of job prospects.
Media
Areas
MEDIA:
Area
- Dance Writing
- Dance Criticism
- Dance History
Employers
Employers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Websites
- Book publishers
Sample occupations
General information and strategies
- Become proficient in many styles and forms of dance.
- Join organizations that plan and host campus cultural attractions and entertainment events.
- Develop administrative, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Take courses in psychology, social work, education, or child and family studies along with developing a broad education in dance.
- For Dance Therapy, a master's degree in dance/movement therapy, counseling, or psychology and a clinical internship in dance therapy are required.
- After completion, you hold the Dance Therapist Registered (DTR) designation.
- Learn to work well with many types of people and develop excellent communication skills.
- Volunteer in a rehabilitation setting.
- Join the American Dance Therapy Association.
- Consider an undergraduate degree in recreation therapy for a wider range of job prospects.
- Develop excellent writing and editing skills along with knowledge of the history and culture of dance.