Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
DIVERSE TRAINING
•Technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom/social, and world dance
•Dance composition and improvisation coursework develops creative voice
•Taught by professional dance faculty and visiting guest artists
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Freshman and Sophomore Dance Performance courses each year
•Guest artist workshops and master classes
•Dance Practicum provides hands-on production experience
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Courses transfer directly to BFA Dance programs
•Graduates transfer to University of Houston, Sam Houston State, Texas Womens University, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar University, Texas State, and UNT
•60-credit AA degree fulfills first two years of a bachelors program
HOUSTON DANCE COMMUNITY
•Houston supports numerous mid-sized dance companies
•Affordable studio and theater spaces available throughout the city
•K-12 dance education and private studio career opportunities
Key Info
Good to Know
ADMISSIONS
•Open admissions — no audition required
•Apply online at hccs.edu
•Rolling admissions with multiple start dates per year
PROGRAM FORMAT
•Available on campus and in hybrid format
•Some courses may require on-campus attendance
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
•60 semester hours minimum for the AA degree
•Includes core curriculum plus dance-specific courses
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or dance experience required for admission
•Students are admitted through the general HCC application process
•All skill levels welcome — technique classes progress from beginning to intermediate
Program info updated 32m ago
DIVERSE TRAINING
•Technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom/social, and world dance
•Dance composition and improvisation coursework develops creative voice
•Taught by professional dance faculty and visiting guest artists
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Freshman and Sophomore Dance Performance courses each year
•Guest artist workshops and master classes
•Dance Practicum provides hands-on production experience
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Courses transfer directly to BFA Dance programs
•Graduates transfer to University of Houston, Sam Houston State, Texas Womens University, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar University, Texas State, and UNT
•60-credit AA degree fulfills first two years of a bachelors program
HOUSTON DANCE COMMUNITY
•Houston supports numerous mid-sized dance companies
•Affordable studio and theater spaces available throughout the city
•K-12 dance education and private studio career opportunities
Updated 32m ago
Academic School Information
17%
Grad Rate
40,503
Enrollment
$39,254
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$2,040
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,460
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$5,737
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$5,722
Family Income $30k - $48k$4,271
Family Income $48k - $75k$6,534
Family Income $75k - $110k$8,363
Family Income $110k+$10,123
