Dance at Sam Houston State University
The Department of Dance at Sam Houston State University delivers a dynamic, challenging experience that integrates creativity, performance, and scholarly pursuits designed to prepare each student for a 21st century career in dance. With exceptional facilities and a highly dedicated dance faculty that bring the expertise of their professional performing careers and choreographic portfolios to the classroom and studio, SHSU Dance is committed to guiding the next generation of dance artists towards excellence.
The Bachelor in Fine Arts in Dance program provides intensive study in modern, ballet, and jazz techniques; multiple performance opportunities; exciting guest artists and choreographers; opportunities for choreographic exploration including the integration of media into the creative process; as well as a solid academic grounding in coursework ranging from Dance History to Criticism and Analysis to Dance & Technology.
The Master of Fine Arts program in the Department of Dance at Sam Houston State University is a dynamic, challenging education that integrates creativity, performance, and scholarly pursuits. In addition to an intensive studio experience with substantive choreographic and performance opportunities, the MFA program offers exposure to pedagogical, theoretical, and research orientations to dance as an art form. Courses in composition, dance theory, dance technology, and pedagogy broaden the scope of study.
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The Department of Dance also offers a Minor in Dance. Ask about how you can add a dance minor to your degree plan today!
Department News

Graduate Spotlight
MFA Student Evelyn Toh Paoli Receives Outstanding Teaching Assistant 2019-2020
The Graduate School recognizes Dance MFA student Evelyn Toh Paoli as this year's Outstanding Teaching Assistant. Read Ms. Paoli's Teaching Philosophy here. Learn More!

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Info for Incoming Dance Majors
If you are new to SHSU Dance please download this Info Blast created just for you so that you know what to expect. Still have questions? Contact the Dance Office anytime during the summer to get answers regarding registration, auditions, and more!

Faculty Spotlight
Andy and Dionne Noble collaborate with A.I. Architect Jeremy Stewart on research combining Dance and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Learn More!
Department of Dance
815 17th Street, Suite 150, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 294-3342 or (936) 294-1875 | E-mail: shsudance@shsu.edu
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