Program Recognition
•Bullet: The dance program at Texas Tech is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
Training
•Bullet: The minor requires 24 credit hours and four or more long semesters, so students are encouraged to audition and begin as early as possible
•Bullet: Students take at least one course from each of two technique genres (jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop) plus one additional technique class of their choice
•Bullet: The minor continues dance training alongside a different major, with mentorship from dance faculty in a smaller program
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Dance Production Activities is taken twice, giving two performance opportunities
•Bullet: Dance minors can audition for any School of Theatre & Dance production and collaborate with theatre students, faculty, and staff
Professional Development
•Bullet: Guest artists specializing in different genres are brought in each year to work with students in class and in productions
•Bullet: Opportunities to present at conferences such as the American College Dance Association, National Dance Education Organization, and Texas Dance Educators Association
