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)

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
Student Dance Concert
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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.
Choreographers’ Showcase
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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.

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.