Dance Programs in Texas
BFA, BA, MFA, Minor & Community College Directory
14 college dance programs in Texas across 4 institution types. BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and AA transfer pathways. Free to browse. Updated weekly.
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Programs
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BFA
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Cities
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Conservatories
Featured programs in Texas
All Texas programs by institution type
Research University
10 programsStephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches
BADetailsThe University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
BFABAMinorDetailsUniversity of Houston
Houston
BFABAMinorDetailsWest Texas A&M University
Canyon
BFAMinorDetailsSam Houston State University
Huntsville NASD
BFAMFADetailsTexas State University
San Marcos
BFADetailsTexas Tech University
Lubbock NASD
BABFAMADetailsTexas Woman's University
Denton NASD
BAMAMFADetailsUniversity of Texas at Austin
Austin NASD
BABFAMFADetailsUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg NASD
BABFADetails
Private University
2 programsCommunity College
1 programReligious-Affiliated
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college dance programs are in Texas?
- We track 14 college and university dance programs in Texas — 11 offer BFA degrees, 3 offer MFA, across 12 cities.
- Which Texas dance programs are NASD-accredited?
- 8 Texas programs in our directory are NASD-accredited, including Southern Methodist University, Austin Community College, Sam Houston State University. NASD accreditation is the national standard for dance-degree programs.
- Does Texas have any dance conservatories?
- Texas doesn't currently have a dedicated dance conservatory in our directory. BFA and BA dance programs at universities in the state offer similar training.
- What's the difference between a BFA and a BA in dance?
- A BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) is a professional degree with ~75% studio + 25% academic coursework — best for students headed into performance, choreography, or industry careers. A BA (Bachelor of Arts) is closer to 50/50, giving flexibility for double majors, teaching credentials, or dance-adjacent careers.
- Can community college dance students transfer to a Texas BFA program?
- Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in Texas accept community college transfers with an AA in dance or a general-education AA plus dance coursework. Individual credit acceptance varies; contact the receiving institution's admissions office. See our AA (transfer path) page for community colleges with dance programs.