School of Theatre & Dance
Minors
Dance
MINOR in Dance
The dance program at Texas Tech University provides its students with a rigorous yet accessible curriculum, opportunities for engagement with dance in a variety of contexts, and a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By integrating the practical and the theoretical, the program serves as a vital force in the cultural and intellectual life of our society. The university is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
The Dance minor requires 24 credit hours and at least four or more long semesters to complete; students should audition and begin the minor as early as possible in their academic career.
What Sets Us Apart
Our dance minor allows students to continue their dance training while pursuing a different major. The minor requires students to take Dance Production Activities twice, which allows for two performance opportunities. Students are required to take at least one course from two technique genres (jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop) and are allowed to choose one additional technique class of their choice. Dance minors can choose to audition for any theatre and dance production.
ACCREDITATION
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
Smaller Program
Smaller program that provides student mentorship by dance faculty
Performance Opportunity
Performance opportunities every semester
Integration
Integration that include collaboration with students in theatre
Program Highlights
Performance and choreography opportunities are provided to students each semester. Guest artists specializing in a variety of genres and with diverse skills are brought in each year to work with students in class and within production contexts.
- Smaller program to accommodate individual mentorship from faculty
- Performance opportunities every semester
- Opportunities for work with guest artists every year
- Opportunities to join dance-related student organizations
- Opportunities to collaborate with faculty on creative research and publication
- Opportunities to work with local arts organizations and studios
- Opportunities to attend and present work at state and national academic dance conferences, such as the American College Dance Association, National Dance Education Organization, Texas Dance Educators Association
- Integration that includes collaboration with theatre students, faculty, and staff
Part of Phase I renovation of the Charles E. Maedgen Jr. TheatreFacilities & Technology
Creative Movement Studio
Theatre & Dance Complex
The CH Foundation/The Legacy of Christine DeVitt Black Box Theatre
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Students interested in declaring a Dance minor must be admitted to the Texas Tech and audition for the dance program. Students may submit a virtual audition or attend the on-campus audition held in the spring.
Headshot (used for social media posts if accepted into the dance program)
Included on the audition form:
- Dance experience
- short statement of purpose written composition that should address your interests in dance
- reasons for pursuing the dance minor at Texas Tech and discuss your future goals
- This composition should showcase competency in basic writing skills.
For those submitting a virtual audition, see the links on our audition page for phrasework.
Apply Now
Applying for acceptance into to the Dance Program is a two-step process:
Submit your application to Texas Tech University through ApplyTexas.org
For those interested in auditioning for the B.F.A. dance major, you will apply to the program through Acceptd. Create an account, select Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance, click to start an application for the desired degree program, and complete the application and all required items for your degree of interest. The dance major application requires no additional fee; however, an application fee is required for admissions to Texas Tech.
We offer opportunities for virtual audition submissions as well as on-campus auditions.
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Auditions
We offer opportunities for virtual audition submissions as well as an on-campus auditions. Click the link below for dates and information.
Online Learning
While the majority of our Dance courses are offered in person, some Dance courses are offered online like Dance History and Topics in Dance History.
Higher Program Offering
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance could apply for the Master of Arts degree in Dance Studies here at Texas Tech University.
Curriculum
COURSES
First Year Seminar in Dance
Ballet Technique
Contemporary Technique
Jazz Technique
Hip-Hop Technique
Improvisation
Principles of Choreography I
Dance History
Dance Production Activities I
Electives: Cultural Foundations of Dance, Hip-Hop in US Pop Culture, Topics in Dance History, Careers in Dance, Writing About Dance, Pedagogy, Theatre & Dance in the Community, Special Topics in Dance
ONLINE CATALOG INFORMATION
Alumni Success & Careers
Past Graduate Accomplishments
Our first official B.F.A. Dance cohort graduated in May 2024. Those students have already taken on jobs in the performing arts, including Walt Disney World cast member and Preparatory Program Manager for Ballet Lubbock.
Career Possibilities
If your goal is to prepare for creative work at the professional level – as a performer, choreographer, educator, or other role – the BFA degree may be right for you.
School of Theatre & Dance
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Address
Texas Tech University, School of Theatre and Dance, Box 42061, 2812 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409-2061 -
Phone
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Email
theatre.dance@ttu.edu