Despite all those varied styles, the instructors are always looking for new dance forms to introduce to the students. This year, Latin dancing is being offered for the first time. Students will learn the rumba, salsa, merengue, cha-cha, even the tango. The interest in dancing has long been strong at Rice. Students created the Rice Dance Theatre in 1979.
Members take non-credit modern dance technique classes twice a week.
About 30 students participate in the program and they give an annual performance at Rice. In addition, they usually attend the annual South Central Region of the American College Dance Festival, where the troupe has won numerous dance competitions.