Training
•Bullet: Combined BFA in Ballet & Modern Dance from TCU's School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCDance)
•Bullet: Double-major program providing rigorous training in both classical and contemporary techniques
•Bullet: All dance majors enroll in both ballet and modern dance technique classes during first two semesters
•Bullet: Daily foundational classes; curriculum includes choreography, improvisation, dance history, teaching methodologies
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Perform in SCCDance concerts as early as first year
•Bullet: 6-8 performances annually including faculty and guest artist concerts
•Bullet: Residencies with nationally recognized choreographers and educators
•Bullet: Brown Bag showcases, regional festivals, and capstone concerts
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Graduates performing with Atlanta Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet NY, Mark Morris Dance Group, and Garth Fagan Dance Co
•Bullet: Alumni on Broadway and national tours including Cats, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera, and West Side Story
•Bullet: Diverse career paths including choreography — arts administration, somatic practice, and dance education worldwide
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: BFA degree requirements begin in first semester