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About the Program
Welcome to UST Dance
The University of St. Thomas Dance Program seeks to educate the whole dancer—body, mind, and spirit—from the foundation of a Catholic Christian liberal arts education.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Dance Minor programs are ideal for students hoping to double major or study in other areas during their time at UST. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (and soon-to-come certificate program) cater more to dance professionals or trainees who are actively training and performing full-time.
Academic Programs
Dance Programs and Minors
The UST advantage
Dance in Houston
Understanding UST Dance
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a Dance major or minor?
So glad you asked! There are many opportunities available for Dance majors and minors upon graduation. A few examples are
- Teaching, performing, and choreographing for a professional ballet or modern dance company
- Teaching in elementary and high school dance programs
- Auditioning for Broadway or cruise line shows
- Becoming a dance therapist
- Working in a variety of administrative positions for dance organizations.
Our dance students have come across amazing job opportunities in our field upon graduation.
What styles of dance will I train in as a Dance major or minor?
Our program emphasizes concert dance training, which focuses on ballet and modern/contemporary training. We have elective courses in jazz, global dance forms, and hip-hop. In each of our programs, there is potential to focus on a style of the dancer’s choice.
Please contact Director Maria McCain at maria.mccain@stthom.edu for further inquiries about this.
Do I have to be Catholic to attend UST and enroll as a Dance major or minor?
No. We welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. UST’s emphasis on the Catholic intellectual tradition is meant to be beneficial to those of all religious backgrounds and seek to enrich the whole person. UST encourages students to grow in our core values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
Studying with Artists and Creatives
Communication & Performing Arts
Faculty and Leadership
Marek Ryszard Dojs
Marek Dojs is the Chair of the Department of Communication & Performing Arts and is an Associate Professor of Communication. He is an award-winning filmmaker, educator, and scholar whose work spans documentary film, media production, storytelling, communication and media studies, history, and memory studies. His scholarship is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, particularly its emphasis on truth, human dignity, and the formative power of culture and communication.
Director of Drama
Associate Professor of Drama
Director of Dance
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Fellow of the Core
Technical Theatre Director
Adjunct Professor
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UST Dance is a Great Fit
We are one of the only Catholic universities in the nation offering a Dance program and the only Newman-approved university with a Dance program. Our variety of programming adheres to a wide array of Dance students, making way for unique collaborations and connections amongst peers.
Contact Maria McCain, Dance Program Director, for more information on the unique opportunities available for our Dance majors and minors.