The Bachelor's degree in Dance Pedagogy provides an education that includes practical experience with various dance techniques and styles, methodology and didactics of dance education with a focus on folk, classical, modern and contemporary dance, and an overview of the historical development of dance. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the knowledge and skills that form the basic corpus of dance pedagogy.

Students receive a methodologically anchored education in dance pedagogy. They can choose from three specializations: classical dance, modern and contemporary dance, or folk dance. They will learn practically and theoretically about other dance techniques and styles, and methodology and didactics of dance for all age groups. They will gain an overview of the historical development of dance and the knowledge of pedagogy, psychology and voice education necessary for the future profession of teacher. 

Future dance educators who undergo intensive dance practiceinformed by university studies in dance pedagogy will contribute in a distinctive way to the development of dance education.

Graduate profile:

Graduates of the Bachelor's degree in Dance Pedagogy have acquired the skills of methodological and didactic thinking as well as a comprehensive understanding of movement supported by anatomical knowledge of the human body. They have also developed creative skills based on a deepening of their practical dance experience and theoretical knowledge in the selected area of focus. 

The student is able to competently teach dance techniques and repertoire according to the chosen specialisation of classical ballet technique. At the same time, they gain an overview of dance history and theory, which enables them to perceive the chosen field in the context of dance in general and through other artistic disciplines and culture.

Programme graduates possess broad knowledge of the history, theory, concepts and methods of the art of dance and in their selected field, and they know how to apply this knowledge in artistic/creative dance practice. 

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in dance pedagogy may apply for the continuing Master's programme of the Department of Dance at HAMU in Prague or other art schools in the Czech Republic and abroad.

More info about admission:

Knowledge of dance techniques at an advanced level of dance conservatory graduates; pedagogical talent and interest in the field; knowledge of music theory, overview of the history of art, dance and ballet; general cultural overview; teaching or artistic professional experience welcome. 

Admission requirements. Applicants must submit the following materials to the Department of Dance with their application:

1. a professional curriculum vitae with emphasis on the level of dance education attained
2. a cover letter with emphasis on the intended major
3. a video recording of their own pedagogical output.