Division of Dance

Texas State Dance

Success Starts Here

Texas State Division of Dance provides a holistic approach to dance education through rigorous training in technique, performance, choreography, and pedagogy, while cultivating individual creative potential.

Auditions

Auditions are required for the BFA Performance and Choreography and BFA Dance Teacher Certification programs. There is no audition for the BA in Dance.
Application deadline:
March 2, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Live audition dates:
March 9, 2024, 9 am - 4 pm.
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Current Season

Texas State Dance performs several shows each season with 2-3 shows in the fall and 4-5 in the spring.

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The Division of Dance

The Dance Division at Texas State was founded and fostered by Dr. Joan Hays (Dance Division Director from 1973-2003).  Dr. Hays decided to base the program in the aesthetic philosophies and technical principles of modern dance pioneer, Erick Hawkins. 

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