Intensive study in concert dance techniques, abundant performance opportunities, concerts to showcase student choreography, guest artist residencies, and a solid academic foundation: this is the dance experience at SHSU.

Program Admission and Scholarships

Admission to the Department of Dance requires an audition. Approximately $25,000 in performance-based scholarships is awarded each year.

Facilities

The Department of Dance is housed in the beautiful James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center. Dance majors enjoy use of four spacious studios, a 160-seat dance theater, dressing rooms with showers and lockers, a fully equipped costume shop, an 18 station Mac lab, and a Pilates conditioning studio.