University of North Texas 
Dance
Welcome To Dance
About Our Dance Program:
- UNT's Dance program is proud to have dedicated faculty members who are not only exceptional educators but also professional artists actively engaged with national and international studios and companies.
- Our dance faculty approach movement and teaching from a variety of perspectives and emphasize a kinesiological and somatic approach.
- We currently offer a Dance Minor and starting Fall 2026-2027 we will add a BA in Theatre with a concentration in Dance, as well as four certificates in Studio Teaching, Choreography and Performance, Dance Wellness, and Team Performance!
- We focus on the education of the whole individual in preparation for careers in performance, teaching, arts administration, and graduate programs.
- The requirements for a Dance Minor can be found in the UNT Catalog
Coming Fall 2026
A dance certificate develops creativity, discipline, and collaboration skills while adding a distinctive, arts-based credential.
- Studio Teaching
- Dance Wellness
- Team Performance
- Choreography and Performance
- We offer faculty, guest artist, and student-led choreography concerts and productions.
- Our faculty and students attend and present work at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional dance conference.
- We hosted Texas Dance Improvisation Festival (TDIF) in 2019 and 2024.
- Our recent guest artists include:
- Cesar Brodermann: Multidisciplinary, International, Queer, Contemporary Dancer, and Choreographer
- FlockWorks Dance: International choreographers and performers working with dance companies, universities, and cultural institutions
- Black Label Movement: A dance company focused on intense physical, critically contemporary, and engaging movement driven art
- Hailey Summers: Dallas-based movement artist specializing in freelance, choreography, storytelling, and dance education.
Do I need to Audition?
No audition required for our program.
Are there Scholarships available?
Yes, we offer Dance scholarships for Majors and Minors based on merit and talent. Link to 2026-2027 Application for current students.
What other opportunities are there?
We have unique opportunities to learn and work on technical design and aspects of performance such as costumes, makeup, lighting, and stage management.
Are there any student organizations?
We host the Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honors Society, a philanthropic group focused on building community at UNT and the surrounding area.
