Overview

The Dance program from Texas Christian University offers 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. BFA majors can choose to study abroad for a semester at the University of Roehampton, the UK’s top-ranked dance program.

Career Prospects

The TCU School for Classical & Contemporary Dance blends artistic integrity and technical excellence with academic challenge, so our alumni thrive no matter the career path they pursue.

Professional Performers

Mark Morris Dance Company
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Metropolitan Opera Ballet
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Noblemotion
Metdance

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 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Fall intake

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

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, United States

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

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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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

63500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Worth

United States

1071 - 1679 USD / month

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