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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Rigorous training in modern, ballet, jazz, and partnering
•Choreographic experience through guided projects and improvisation
•Integration of media into creative process
•Sophomore Gate faculty evaluation assesses readiness for upper-level coursework
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Dance Spectrum in Concert and other major faculty concerts
•Student showcases and guest artist works
•Senior Studio capstone choreographic presentations
•Masters of Dance graduate showcases
•Major for a Day outreach events with area high schools
FACULTY & FACILITIES
•Nationally recognized faculty of performers, choreographers, and educators
•Montague Dance Theater performance venue
•Dedicated dance studios and facilities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Preparation for careers in performance, choreography, and dance education
•Pathway to MFA in Dance graduate study at SHSU
Key Info
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Deadlines
FallAug 1, 2026
SpringDec 15, 2026
SummerMay 15, 2027
Domestic Fee
$50
International Fee
$90
Audition Requirements
Dance
DANCE AUDITION
•Faculty-led classes in ballet, modern, and jazz techniques
•Improvisation component included
•Brief faculty interview as part of audition day
ATTIRE
•Appropriate dance attire for technique classes
•Bring shoes for ballet, modern, and jazz
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•Must be accepted to SHSU before program admission is finalized
AUDITION REGISTRATION
•Register for audition via GeckoForm on department website
•No separate audition application portal required
CONTACT
•Email: shsudance@shsu.edu
•Phone: (936) 294-1875
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition with faculty-led classes in ballet, modern, and jazz
•Includes improvisation component
•Brief faculty interview during audition day
•Register for audition date online via GeckoForm
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Must be accepted to SHSU before program admission is finalized
•Students strongly encouraged to apply to SHSU before audition
•Final admission determined after both audition results and university admission are reviewed
SOPHOMORE GATE
•Faculty evaluation during Choreography II course
•Present a faculty-mentored solo
•Must maintain at least 3.0 GPA in dance courses
•May pass, be asked to repeat review, or be advised to pursue a different degree path
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Dance department scholarships available for talented students
•Explore available awards and application details on department website
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.28
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
56%
Grad Rate
18,138
Enrollment
$54,211
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,228
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,020
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,025
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,736
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,541
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,419
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,551
Family Income $110k+$23,198
