Division of Dance
A Warm Welcome To Our Newest Faculty Member And Our Guest Faculty:
The Division of Dance in the Department of Theatre and Dance was ranked number 18 in the nation for Best DanceBachelor’s Degree Schools by College Factual in 2022. In 2021, the Division of Dance was ranked number one in the Southwest region, number one for Best Value, number one for non-traditional students, and number two in quality.
Divsion Information & Tours
For information about the dance division and tours, please contact Michelle Nance mn14@txstate.edu.
Audition Information
Save the date for our live auditions!
Sept. 24, 2022 & March 4, 2023
More information coming soon!
For questions about auditions, please contact Kaysie Brown ks34@txstate.edu
Major and Minor Advising
For questions about advising, please call 512.245.1932 or email CFACadvising@txstate.edu. Want more information? Visit the College of Fine Arts and Communication Advising page.
Dr. Joan Hays Memorial
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the Dance Division's founder, Dr. Joan Hays. During her 39 years at Texas State, Dr. Hays developed the Dance Program, achieved Texas Education Agency certification, and prepared 18 courses, many of which are still taught today. She was the chair or member of 69 committees, including serving as Chair of the Faculty Senate from 1999-2001. In 1998 Dr. Hays obtained approval for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Dance Major. Mentoring more than 2,000 undergraduate students she earned the affection and respect of students, and colleagues, many of whom she mentored in pedagogy and research.
Dance Division Alumni
See what our dance alumni are doing today!
