Texas State Dance performs several shows each season with 2-3 shows in the fall and 4-5 in the spring.
Texas State Dance
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Texas State Division of Dance provides a holistic approach to dance education through rigorous training in technique, performance, choreography, and pedagogy, while cultivating individual creative potential.
Auditions
Application deadline:
February 28, 2026 (for consideration for fall 26)
Live audition dates:
March 7, 2026 (for consideration for fall 26)
Auditions are only required for the BFA Performance and Choreography and BFA Dance Teacher Certification programs.
Applications will open January 5, 2026
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The Division of Dance
The Dance Division at Texas State was founded and fostered by Dr. Joan Hays (Dance Division Director from 1973-2003). Dr. Hays decided to base the program in the aesthetic philosophies and technical principles of modern dance pioneer, Erick Hawkins.