Erma Lowe Hall
Originally built as a gymnasium in 1921, Erma Lowe Hall was adapted for the ballet department in 1973. Formerly known as the Ballet and Modern Dance Building, it was renamed in September 2010 in honor of the late Erma Lowe, a dedicated volunteer and TCU Trustee. The building underwent renovation and reopened in 2011.
Lowe Lounge
The lounge serves as our community gathering space for studying, lunching and informal conversations on dance with visiting and resident guest artists, making it a favorite hangout spot.
Studio A
Studio A is a spacious, light-filled studio on our main floor, equipped with a piano, sound system, sprung flooring, and a Marley overlay, used for daily classes and rehearsals.
Studio B (Studio Theatre)
Studio B serves daily classes and rehearsals, transforming into a 165-seat studio theater with telescopic seating, full lighting, projection, sound, and a baby grand piano. The sprung floors feature a Marley overlay, and the studio theater includes a balcony housing state-of-the-art lighting, a sound booth and additional seating.
Studio C
Studio C, located on the top floor of Erma Lowe Hall, is a spacious dance studio for daily classes and rehearsals. It features sprung flooring with a Marley overlay.
Shelton Conditioning Studio (Pilate Room)
The studio is equipped with Pilates reformers, cadillacs, barrels and a Gyrotonic ™ expansion system tower.
Tour Shelton Conditioning Studio
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab features a 26-station Mac setup with specialized software for lighting and production design, serving as the traditional classroom space in Erma Lowe Hall.
Costume Shop
The costume shop is equipped for construction, design, dyeing, and fitting, featuring an organized costume inventory for BFA student choreographers, along with sewing machines and all necessary equipment for new designs.