XTE 2024 President Cristina Aguayo and Historian Bianca Bolanos at The Sammys
“Outstanding Academic Organization” goes to XTE for second year in a row
About Us
Chi Tau Epsilon (XTE) is a dance honors society available to undergraduate dance majors at Sam Houston State University. XTE focuses on recognizing superior ability in dance as well as combined and individual interests to promote the performing arts through community service and academic excellence. Each member or pledge is required to obtain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average each semester.
Our Mission
It shall be the purpose of this honorary organization to recognize superior ability of performing artists of dance, and to promote the combined and individual interests in the achievements of the performing arts.
Recent Honors
At THE SAMMYS 2024 ceremony XTE received: “Outstanding Academic Organization”
2024-25 Officers
President: Angie Amaro
Vice President: Ashley Atkinson
Secretary: Jasmine Herrera
Treasurer: Lacy Passmore
Historian: Carly Ross
Social Chair: Hailey Patterson
Events
Dances@8
Dances@8 is an undergraduate student choreographed performance presented by Chi Tau Epsilon every semester. This showcase gives students the opportunity to create choreography, work with peers, and perform and/or present their work in a professional environment. Each student is required to complete an application and participate in a preliminary showing to be admitted into Dances@8.