Overview

Key facts

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ballet Technique

Modern Dance Technique

Choreography

Pilates-based Bodywork

Teaching Methods

Lighting for Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake

Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Essay

Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation

Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)

Official College Transcripts

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)

Optional Application Materials

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Worth

1071 - 1679 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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