Department of Dance

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. Seven full-time faculty and two part-time faculty bring the expertise of their professional performing careers and choreographic portfolios to guide the next generation of dance artists.

 

  • Upcoming Event

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    Department of Dance Auditions

    Students who wish to be accepted into the Department of Dance must be admitted to the University as well as to the Department through an audition. Click below to see audition dates and register for an upcoming audition. 

    Photo by Lynn Lane, Pas de Six by Jennifer Pontius (based on the restaging by Anton Dolin in 1945), Dancer: Hannah Woolridge

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  • Spring Thesis Concert

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    Rachel Meents presents Travel Lightly

    Thesis candidate Rachel Meents will create an immersive dance experience at The Wynne Home Arts & Visitor Center on February 22, 2020. Join Meents and her dancers on a journey through Huntsville's turn of the century home as they explore how the past can inspire the present and memories inspire movement.

    Details:
    February 22, 2019
    Wynne Home Arts & Visitor Center
    1428 11th St, Huntsville, TX 77340
    Multiple Show Times TBA, Free Admission
    Call 936-294-1875 to reserve your ticket

Department News

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Student Spotlight

Undergrad Adam Rech returns from Study Abroad in Isreal

Welcome home to Adam Rech after his five month study abroad adventure with the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Program. Learn more here about how SHSU's study abroad program supported Adam in his studies. Today@Sam article

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New to SHSU Dance?

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!

Info Blast for New Dance Majors

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Faculty Spotlight

Andy and Dionne Noble's dance company NobleMotion Dance was just name Houston's Best Dance Company of 2019! Read the Houston Press spotlight on the company and its ten years of accomplishments here!



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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