The Dance Instructor certificate prepares students to teach dance in private studios, recreational facilities, gyms, or community dance programs. Students study theory and technique in movement, choreography and performance courses. They gain a well-rounded foundation in dance that encompasses a variety of dance genres and teaching methodologies. Most candidates for this certificate already have experience in a specific dance genre and need to gain a broader understanding and experience in the overall field of dance education. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to create and teach a sample class, demonstrating correct instruction in body alignment, musicality, breathing, and muscular control in a selected dance technique, and create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy.