Student Organizations

Chi Tau Epsilon

Chi Tau Epsilon (XTE) is a dance honors society available to undergraduate dance majors at Sam Houston State University. XTE focuses on recognizing superior ability in dance as well as combined and individual interests to promote the performing arts through community service and academic excellence. Each member or pledge is required to obtain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average each semester.

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Masters of Dance

Masters of Dance (MoD) unifies a community of dance artists interested in producing their work at a professional level. Members must currently be pursuing their Masters of Fine Arts in Dance at Sam Houston State University. The organization is designed to create a platform for exploring, discussing, and presenting one's artistic vision.  Each semester, students will work together to design and present a fully produced show on the SHSU Montague Dance Theater stage. Additional outreach projects are included in their yearly programming.

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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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