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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

6-12Teacher Cert

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

6-12Teacher Cert

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BS Dance

Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

6-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

NAST accredited

Training

Comprehensive dance training combined with professional education coursework

Coursework in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography, dance history, and production

Prepares students to become professional dance educators

Performance & Productions

Perform, choreograph, create, and participate in technical aspects of production

Degree Flexibility

Graduates eligible to seek certification with the Texas Education Agency

Prepares for rewarding career as a professional dance educator

School Info

Snapshot

3.24

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,938

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,774

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,576

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,260

After aid

Coa · sfasu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 8, 6:42 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited

Training

Comprehensive dance training combined with professional education coursework

Coursework in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography, dance history, and production

Prepares students to become professional dance educators

Performance & Productions

Perform, choreograph, create, and participate in technical aspects of production

Degree Flexibility

Graduates eligible to seek certification with the Texas Education Agency

Prepares for rewarding career as a professional dance educator

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited

Training

Comprehensive dance training combined with professional education coursework

Coursework in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography, dance history, and production

Prepares students to become professional dance educators

Performance & Productions

Perform, choreograph, create, and participate in technical aspects of production

Degree Flexibility

Graduates eligible to seek certification with the Texas Education Agency

Prepares for rewarding career as a professional dance educator

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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ApplyTexas Common App

Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dance · sfasu.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

In-Person Audition

Ballet barre work

Adagio and allegro movement

Jazz dance

Modern dance

Attire

Black leotard, black leggings, and ballet slippers required

Additional Materials

Headshot

Headshot photo

Resume

Resume with dance background

Portfolio

Links to dance film projects, if applicable

Dance · sfasu.edu

Good to Know

Submission

Complete audition form PDF from the SFA website

Email all portfolio materials to dance@sfasu.edu before audition date

Enrollment

Submit audition application form via the School of Theatre and Dance

University application required separately via Common App or SFA website

Portfolio must be received before audition date

Contact

Dance: dance@sfasu.edu

Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance: 936.468.4003

What's The Process

Admission Process

Submit portfolio materials via email before your audition date

Complete audition application form and select an audition date

Audition held during recruitment events throughout the year

Video audition option available if unable to attend in-person

Plies in the Pines

Full-day immersive experience for high school seniors

Opportunity to audition for acceptance and scholarships

Admission Decisions

Acceptance with scholarship, acceptance without scholarship, provisional acceptance, or non-acceptance

Final acceptance contingent upon admission to SFA

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Scholarship decisions communicated alongside admission

Based on audition performance

Awards from the School of Theatre and Dance

School Info

Snapshot

3.24

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

8.7K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,938

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,774

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,576

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,260

After aid

Coa · sfasu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited

Training

Comprehensive dance training combined with professional education coursework

Coursework in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, choreography, dance history, and production

Prepares students to become professional dance educators

Performance & Productions

Perform, choreograph, create, and participate in technical aspects of production

Degree Flexibility

Graduates eligible to seek certification with the Texas Education Agency

Prepares for rewarding career as a professional dance educator

Updated Aug 8, 6:42 PM