Departmental Resources

Dance and Theater Arts (DATH) Building:

Home to the Department of Dance and Theatre Secondary Office, and four dance studios. Located on the corner of Sycamore and Bernard Streets, next to the Speech and Hearing Services Building

The building has wood sprung floors, student lounge, Mac computer lab, locker rooms, and four spacious studos for dance.

All dance faculty have offices on site. 

Student and Academic Affairs Resources: Student resources

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program:  DACA Resources

RTFP Building Directory: Building Directory

First Stage Proposal Form: First Stage Proposal

Advanced Elective Handout: Advanced Elective Handout

How large is the department?

The Department of Dance and Theatre resides within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and has a faculty of 15 with approximately 500 majors in dance and theatre combined.

What programs does Dance and Theatre @UNT offer?

The Department of Dance and Theatre provides a Minor in Dance and a BA degree in Theatre, both of which include options for teacher certification. Additionally, the Theatre program offers a technologies certificate. We present a full season of productions, typically featuring 6-10 shows choreographed and directed by guest artists, faculty, and students. The Department also hosts the First Stage Series, showcasing performances entirely directed, designed, and performed by current theatre students.

Where is the Dance and Theatre Building?

The Department of Dance and Theatre operates in two separate buildings on campus. The Dance program conducts its classes and rehearsals in the Dance and Theater Arts (DATH) Building, which uniquely features four large movement studios with spring and raised-floating wood floors.

The Theatre program activities primarily occur in the Radio, Television, Film, and Performing Arts (RTFP) Building, which was renovated in 2000. Dance and Theatre maintain the University Theatre (415-seat proscenium theatre) and the Studio Theatre (160-seat black box), and the technical facilities to support the annual season, including a well-equipped costume and scenic shop.