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At the College of Fine Arts, our vision is to inspire creativity and collaboration at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Together, we’re creating the next generation of creative leaders and championing the value of the arts as essential for learning and living in a global society.

Classical & Contemporary Dance

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You’ll be prepared for any endeavor you pursue and for life as a globally minded, creative world-changer.

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Fine Arts News

Texas Improvisation Dance Festival at Sam Houston State University. Photo credit: Sarah Christine Photo + Film
Celebrating Diversity and Collaboration at the Texas Dance Improvisation Festival  
Nina Martin, Ph.D., professor at the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCDance), is a board member and co-founder of the Texas Dance Imp...

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Students in the College of Fine Arts Fashion Merchandising program learn about Global Trade with Dr. Sally L. Fortenberry.
Sally Fortenberry Pledges $50,000 Commitment to the Dr. Sally L. Fortenberry Fund for Excellence in Fashion Merchandising 
As we celebrate the 11th annual TCU Gives Day, we are honored to announce a generous challenge gift from Sally Fortenberry, Ph.D., professor emerita o...

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Bringing Stories to Life: Amanda Pretico ’25 Illustrates Children’s Book 
Art Education student Amanda Pretico ’25 illustrated the Christian children’s book “How I Know He’s Real” by Charlotte Woodford. The story, ...

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Ensemble on stage performing "Stained Glass."
‘Stained Glass’ by Keith Saunders to Represent SCCDance at Fort Worth Dance Festival 
Keith Saunders, associate professor of professional practice, will showcase his ballet piece “Stained Glass” at the 2024 Fort Worth Dance Festival...

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Velasco with a group of female trombonists at the festival.
Jeanette Velasco ’25 Takes Center Stage at Trombonanza: A Journey of Heritage and Advocacy 
Jeanette Velasco ’25, a DMA trombone student, was invited to serve as a featured artist and faculty member at this year’s Trombonanza in Argentina...

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Group photo of artists from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
Renowned Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in Residence at TCU 
The acclaimed Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is coming to TCU for a two-day educational residency from Sept. 24-25, hosted by the School for Classical &amp...

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