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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Develops creative dance artists and educators through intensive training in technique, choreography, and academics
•Only dance program in Houston offering BFA and BA tracks with K-12 teacher certification
TRAINING
•Rigorous training across ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary styles
•Curriculum integrates choreography, performance, production, pedagogy, kinesiology, somatic practices, and dance technology
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joel Aguilera (BFA Dance) — founder and Artistic Director of Mezclada Dance Company, presenting work in Houston, New York, Milwaukee, and Austin
•Lizzy Aguilera (BFA Dance) — principal dancer with Mezclada Dance Company and adjunct professor at UH
•Sophia Marcelle ('22) — starred as Rosali in Real Women Have Curves at the Alley Theatre
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Connected to Houston's dynamic dance scene including Houston Ballet and contemporary companies
•UH Goes to the MATCH series provides performance opportunities at Houston's premier multidisciplinary arts center
Academic info
Snapshot
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
65%
Grad Rate
38,380
Enrollment
$62,377
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,276
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,717
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,547
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,929
$30-48k$10,220
$48-75k$12,528
$75-110k$19,197
$110k+$23,811
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Develops creative dance artists and educators through intensive training in technique, choreography, and academics
•Only dance program in Houston offering BFA and BA tracks with K-12 teacher certification
TRAINING
•Rigorous training across ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary styles
•Curriculum integrates choreography, performance, production, pedagogy, kinesiology, somatic practices, and dance technology
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Joel Aguilera (BFA Dance) — founder and Artistic Director of Mezclada Dance Company, presenting work in Houston, New York, Milwaukee, and Austin
•Lizzy Aguilera (BFA Dance) — principal dancer with Mezclada Dance Company and adjunct professor at UH
•Sophia Marcelle ('22) — starred as Rosali in Real Women Have Curves at the Alley Theatre
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Connected to Houston's dynamic dance scene including Houston Ballet and contemporary companies
•UH Goes to the MATCH series provides performance opportunities at Houston's premier multidisciplinary arts center
Updated 3d ago
