Dancing Since 1949
Proudly located in beautiful Erma Lowe Hall, The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance at TCU believes that dance education begins in the studio with equal emphasis on classical and contemporary dance training. Technical training supported by scholarly inquiry and the ability to make informed artistic choices prepare students to explore the language of dance as both creators and performers. At
Assistant Professor Annika Sheaff gave three lectures at Lakeside Chautauqua recently. Her lectures were titled: “The Secret Power of the Cakewalk: Dance as Resistance”, “Jazz Dance: Resistance through Movement”, and “The Dances of the Lakota and the Massacre of Wounded Knee”. Sharing her research with the community was joyful and powerful. Sheaff is always grateful for the opportunity to share ideas around dance!
Dr. Lindsay Puente (or Professora Borboleta, as she is known outside of campus) was invited to do a short tour of the southwest, teaching workshops in Capoeira Regional and Puxada de Rede, two Afro-Brazilian cultural dance expressions at various locations in El Paso, Texas and Denver Colorado in June, 2026.
06/15/2026
Past & present TCU Faculty attended the Bruce Wood Dance Dallas performance. Pictured here with alum Allison Glasman (BFA Ballet '25), a BWDD Emerging Artist. 🤩👏🥰
Thank you and for sharing your experience!
06/08/2026
SCCDance faculty, staff and alumni attended the MOMIX concert in Dallas and were captivated by BFA Ballet ‘23 alum ! 👏 🤩💐👏
Reflecting on the spectacular DanceTCU Spring Concert as students and faculty take a well-deserved break. SCCDance staff are currently preparing for the upcoming year and welcoming the class of 2030!
Apply to audition for entry in fall '27 at https://app.getacceptd.com/tcudance. 🤩☀️🌳🛫🏺🏖️🥰
06/01/2026
The Pilates Teacher Trainees recently completed their May Intensive which consisted of 56 hours over 7 days learning new exercises, practice teaching, self-directed practice, observations, and private sessions! The week culminated with guests volunteers of recent alumnae, TCU staff, and friends of the program coming in so our students could practice what they have learned. Go Frogs! 👏🎉💪🤩
05/27/2026
Professor Chad Jung recently traveled to create the Lighting Design for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's beautiful production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" choreographed by Ben Stevenson, O.B.E.
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05/26/2026
SCCDance faculty member, Kellye Saunders recently attended Dance Theatre of Harlem's spring season at New York City Center where they performed their signature ballet "Firebird". Ms. Saunders is a legacy Firebird and was honored on opening night at a special tribute performance!
05/11/2026
The SCCDance Pilates Teacher Training Program graduates and instructors gathered to celebrate and receive their certificates! Find them teaching at a studio near you!