Four members of a high school dance troupe, all wearing red, are shown performing onstage. Two are bent over toward the floor, and two are standing behind them.

Participation

Participation is open to educational dance programs associated with a public, private or parochial school. Independent dance studios and homeschool students are not eligible for registration.

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Deadlines, Forms and Fees

Oct. 3, 2025 — High School Registration Form due: $225

Complete the High School Registration Form.

  • Registration is not considered complete until the registration form is completed and payment is rendered.
  • $225 includes two faculty or chaperones and up to 30 students. PLEASE NOTE: The limit is 30 students per high school.
  • Additional faculty/chaperones: $90 per person. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of five chaperones/teachers. This is in addition to the two faculty included in the registration for a grand total of seven adults.

Pay onlineW-9 form

Payment is also accepted via check. Make checks payable to “Texas A&M University.” Please put “RHSDF Texas A&M” in the notes.

Texas A&M University – College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
Attn: RHSDF
349 Spence Street
4240 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843

Nov. 14, 2025: All Participants Need to Complete

  • Release of Liability forms and Criminal Background Clearances forms coming soon.

Dec. 5, 2025: Volunteer Teaching Forms Due

Please volunteer to teach at the festival! We hope the many talented teachers representing their schools will offer to volunteer teach at the event.


Dec. 12, 2025: Adjudication Videos and Forms Due: $30 per dance

See Adjudication Guidelines for details.

Pay online

W-9 form

Payment is also accepted via check. Make checks payable to “Texas A&M University.” Please put “RHSDF Texas A&M” in the notes.

Texas A&M University – College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
Attn: RHSDF
349 Spence Street
4240 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843


Jan. 16, 2026: Student Registration Forms Due: $145 per student

Includes one festival t-shirt per student.

Pay online

W-9 form

Payment is also accepted via check. Make checks payable to “Texas A&M University.” Please put “RHSDF Texas A&M” in the notes.

Texas A&M University – College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
Attn: RHSDF
349 Spence Street
4240 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843


Jan. 16, 2026: Faculty/Chaperone Registration Forms Due: $90 per additional person

Pay online

W-9 form

Payment is also accepted via check. Make checks payable to “Texas A&M University.” Please put “RHSDF Texas A&M” in the notes.

Texas A&M University – College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
Attn: RHSDF
349 Spence Street
4240 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843


Feb. 9, 2026: Scholarship Auditions Registration Forms Due