Division of Dance

Texas State Dance

Success Starts Here

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.

Audition Information

Applications open:
January 3, 2025 (fall '25)

Application deadlines:
February 22, 2025 (fall '25)

Live audition dates:
March 1, 2025 (fall '25)

Group of dancers leaping across stage at Texas State

Current Season

Texas State Dance performs several shows each season with 2-3 shows in the fall and 4-5 in the spring.

Upcoming Events

until March 29
Location:
Evans Auditorium; Evans Auditorium
Cost:
$8-$15
Contact:
Lauren Jurgemeyer
theatre@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Theatre and Dance
The Division of Dance presents the annual concert for showcasing the choreographic works of our student organizations and individual artists. This year’s concert showcases the many styles and talents of our student choreographers.

until April 12
Location:
Jowers Center; Jowers Dance Studio B178
Cost:
$8-$15
Contact:
Lauren Jurgemeyer
theatre@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Theatre and Dance
The Division of Dance presents the annual concert for showcasing the coursework of these individual artists. Through Stained Glass features many up-and-coming artists, and these arrangements have been created to take you on an amazing visual adventure.
Dancers on stage at Texas State University

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. 

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