Overview

We offer comprehensive studies in dance and dance-related subjects, including classical and contemporary dance technique, choreography, improvisation, dance history, teaching methods, variations, classical partnering, contact improvisation, dance theory, music for dance, lighting for dance, functional anatomy and international dance forms.

You’ll have numerous chances to perform and create through the faculty/guest artist concert each semester, senior choreography concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Association each year. Dance majors can choose to study abroad for a semester at University of Roehampton, the UK’s number one ranked dance program.

Career Prospects

The Texas Christian University School for Classical & Contemporary Dance blends artistic integrity and technical excellence with academic challenge.

Our graduates have gone on to perform with Mark Morris Dance Company, Eugene Ballet, Kentucky Ballet Theater, Tallahassee Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Sleep No More, Then She Fell, Noblemotion, Metdance; they serve as artistic directors: Von Howard Project, The Seldoms, Project606 Dance, imPulse Dance; they are studio owners and small business entrepreneurs as well as dance educators in K-12, studios, conservatories, performing arts schools, colleges, universities, and outreach programs; they work as arts administrators in various artistic and not-for-profit sectors, photographers and filmmakers, fitness coaches and teachers, physical therapists, dance therapists and medical doctors.