Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts

Explore Dance

At Texas A&M University

Students interested in the art and science of dance can thrive at Texas A&M University. We offer dancer wellness and technique courses focused on proper biomechanics, along with choreography, performance and research opportunities. Our graduates go on to perform professionally, teach dance or explore ways to incorporate dance with therapy.

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An Interdisciplinary Approach To Dance

Our faculty members don’t just teach students how to be great performers. We use anatomy, psychology, wellness, current research and safe dance practices to keep them dancing longer and healthier.

We train future physical therapists to understand the demands of dancers and how to merge the needs of recovery with the demands of dance in a safe way. Future dance educators learn to recognize physical imbalances in the body; how to address these imbalances through conditioning and proper dance technique; and how to build a psychologically sound classroom.

Through our Dance Science undergraduate degree, students also explore Pilates, dance pedagogy, dance production and composition. The Master of Fine Arts in Dance features the integration of technology in choreography, including motion tracking, projection and other technological advances.

Our students have performance opportunities including an annual program concert, student choreography shows and regional, national and international performance opportunities. We also offer opportunities to work with guest artists through master classes and choreographic residencies and participate in faculty and student rehearsals.

An in-depth understanding of the visual and performing arts can also be developed through the Performance and Visual Studies program. This includes concepts in performance theory, visual culture and critical analysis, along with specialized areas such as dance, film, theatre and visual arts. Interdisciplinary coursework and the college’s rich performance schedule provide a broad foundation of knowledge.

A dancer performs in front of a 360 screen that shows her distorted silhouette in green. In the foreground is a college student working on a laptop computer to create the visual effects.

Our Mission

With a technology-infused foundation, this college was created to bring together visual arts, performing arts, interactive media, visual computing and humanities.
Two college students dance on a stage, with a blue light shining on them.
A dancer is shown as she leaps in midair.
A group of dancers all strike the same pose on one foot in a dark-lit dance studio.
Three college dance students stand next to a skeleton model. One student is making a dance pose, and the other two are mirroring her movements with the model.
Four college dance students work with skeleton models in a classroom setting.
A college dance student works with training equipment, holding onto metal bars and extending her feet to another portion of the equipment.
A dancer is in midair as she performs on a university campus setting.
A dancer performs in a university campus setting in front of a giant statue of the Aggie ring.
Student in the dance program poses at Aggie Park at Texas A&M University.

Undergraduate Degrees

All Undergraduate Degrees
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Dance Science

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Dance Science offers students the opportunity to combine the aesthetics of dance with the sciences that govern it. Through courses in anatomy, conditioning, safe dance practice, psychological wellness and technique courses focused on proper biomechanics, our program looks at the whole dancer.

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Performance and Visual Studies

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Visual Studies equips students with an in-depth understanding of the visual and performing arts, including concepts in performance theory and visual culture, along with areas such as dance, film, theatre and visual arts.

If you want to not only dance, but also elongate your career, give yourself more opportunities and help progress dance training and performance in a safe way, Texas A&M is the place for you. Come learn, explore and discover the possibilities with us.

Christine BergeronProgram Director, DanceCollege of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts

Graduate Degrees

All Graduate Degrees

Dance, M.F.A.

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance focuses on individual and collaboration in movement practice, choreography, dance research and teaching. Students develop expertise in choreography and performance with a specialization in technology.

Performance Studies, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Performance Studies is built around a multifaceted understanding of performance. This program bridges scholarship and practice, ranging from applying qualitative research methods to transmitting knowledge through performance.

100% Passing Rate
for dance teacher certification.
2 Works Selected
for the 2025 ACDA National College Dance Festival in Washington D.C.
ACDA National College Dance Festival
5 Dance Faculty
have founded their own dance companies.

Minors

All College Minors

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Music

We offer a bold, one-of-a-kind experience in musical education. Our accomplished faculty members help students to discover their artistic voice while mastering the foundations of music. This is the place to transform your passion into powerful, original performance.

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Theatre

With an emphasis on devised theatre, our faculty members help students create original works and build broad expertise in the skills necessary to collaboratively develop and mount theatrical productions.

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Visual Arts

From animation to video game design, virtual reality to virtual production, we offer the opportunity to explore the creation and development of the visual experience by learning the equal importance of art, technology, science and design.

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Computing in the Arts

Technology is deeply rooted in our mission, giving our students a foundation in innovation and expertise in digital literacy. Computing methods are the building blocks that make this possible, and are used throughout all of our disciplines.

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Writing in the Arts

Through storytelling, communication, research and analysis, writing plays a significant role in the arts. Our students are equipped with the ability to analyze the history and cultural context of art, with critical assessment skills that will serve them in their careers.