Overview

Open to all Temple University undergraduate students, this six-course, 12-credit Dance Certificate lays the foundation for those interested in careers as choreographers or performers, or as dance educators or instructors in community organizations, dance studios, or schools and universities.

About this Program

You’ll gain a greater understanding of modern dance techniques, movement and performance, as well as dance theory. Temple’s Dance faculty comprises instructors who have created and performed worldwide, and who have offered master class instruction to some of the most dedicated and talented dance students.

Additionally, through the certificate’s coursework, you’ll take dive into the history, culture and meanings of dance across various genres, including ballet, jazz and hip-hop.

You must have completed at least 15 credits of coursework to add the Dance Undergraduate Certificate to your curriculum. This certificate is not available to Dance majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Dance

Jazz Dance

Movement Improvisation

Ways of Knowing Dance

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To be accepted into a certificate program, students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.

Undergraduate students interested in the Dance Certificate (Undergraduate) will need to submit to a two-minute DVD recording of a self-created dance routine. The dance should align to a specific dance genre and show abilities to develop fluid movement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37752 USD / year

≈ 37752 USD / year
Out-of-State

37752 USD / year

≈ 37752 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21504 USD / year

≈ 21504 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About this Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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