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BFA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person OnlyTraining
•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 & Productions
•Dance Spectrum in Concert and other major faculty concerts
•Student showcases and guest artist works
•Senior Studio capstone choreographic presentations
•Major for a Day outreach events with area high schools
Notable Alumni
•Graduates performing with Pilobolus, NobleMotion Dance, Blue Lapis Light, and The Houston Met
•Nearly 35 works selected for ACDA Regional Festival Gala Concerts
•Program invited to seven National College Dance Festivals hosted by ACDA
•Consistent recognition for outstanding choreography and performance at the National Dance Festival at The Kennedy Center
Professional Development
•Preparation for careers in performance, choreography, and dance education
•Pathway to MFA in Dance graduate study at SHSU
Facilities
•Nationally recognized faculty of performers, choreographers, and educators
•Montague Dance Theater performance venue
•Dedicated dance studios and facilities
Academic info
Snapshot
3.28
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
school-wide
55%
Grad Rate
17.7K
Enrollment
$54K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,404
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,228
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,068
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,474
$30-48k$13,389
$48-75k$15,540
$75-110k$21,366
$110k+$24,101
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•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 & Productions
•Dance Spectrum in Concert and other major faculty concerts
•Student showcases and guest artist works
•Senior Studio capstone choreographic presentations
•Major for a Day outreach events with area high schools
Notable Alumni
•Graduates performing with Pilobolus, NobleMotion Dance, Blue Lapis Light, and The Houston Met
•Nearly 35 works selected for ACDA Regional Festival Gala Concerts
•Program invited to seven National College Dance Festivals hosted by ACDA
•Consistent recognition for outstanding choreography and performance at the National Dance Festival at The Kennedy Center
Professional Development
•Preparation for careers in performance, choreography, and dance education
•Pathway to MFA in Dance graduate study at SHSU
Facilities
•Nationally recognized faculty of performers, choreographers, and educators
•Montague Dance Theater performance venue
•Dedicated dance studios and facilities
Training
•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 & Productions
•Dance Spectrum in Concert and other major faculty concerts
•Student showcases and guest artist works
•Senior Studio capstone choreographic presentations
•Major for a Day outreach events with area high schools
Notable Alumni
•Graduates performing with Pilobolus, NobleMotion Dance, Blue Lapis Light, and The Houston Met
•Nearly 35 works selected for ACDA Regional Festival Gala Concerts
•Program invited to seven National College Dance Festivals hosted by ACDA
•Consistent recognition for outstanding choreography and performance at the National Dance Festival at The Kennedy Center
Professional Development
•Preparation for careers in performance, choreography, and dance education
•Pathway to MFA in Dance graduate study at SHSU
Facilities
•Nationally recognized faculty of performers, choreographers, and educators
•Montague Dance Theater performance venue
•Dedicated dance studios and facilities
Updated 1d ago
