Bachelor of Dance at Colorado State University

Colorado State University

United States of America, Fort Collins

University Rank:#458

The Dance is a Bachelor degree offered by Colorado State University at its main campus in Fort Collins , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Dance

Office in University Center for the Arts, Room 120
(970) 491-5529
[email protected]
dance.colostate.edu

Professor Emily Morgan, Director

Welcome to Colorado State University Dance, where we offer a training center that prepares majors for professional careers in the field of dance and/or related fields. Dance students explore the many possibilities for movement expression, along with creative and scholarly examination, in a challenging and supportive environment. In addition to regular training in classical and contemporary dance techniques, the curriculum requires performance, choreography, pedagogy, production, and theoretical coursework. Numerous performance opportunities include five main stage productions each year and regular guest artist residencies and masterclasses.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional education program designed to prepare students for careers in dance. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Dance allows students to tailor their study of dance to fit their interests and is designed to prepare students for a variety of dance-related careers. The B.A. is designed for students wishing to major in dance and major or minor in another field.

Students not majoring in dance are encouraged to enroll in dance technique courses, space permitting. Any student enrolled in a dance technique class is eligible to audition for a role in a dance performance. Auditions for performances are held each semester. Come join the dance community at CSU!

Why Dance at CSU

Diverse faculty with expertise and qualifications on national and international levels
Comprehensive curriculum with an emphasis on career preparation in a liberal arts setting
Experiential coursework and leadership opportunities including supervised teaching, direction, choreography, and performance
Individualized mentorship from faculty and fellow students
Live musical accompaniment for technique classes
Exceptional guest artist residencies and masterclasses with world-renowned artists from companies such as Compagnie KÃ¤fig, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Keigwin + Company, Parsons Dance, and more
Community partnerships with the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Poudre School District, and many others
Travel opportunities for majors to attend Colorado Dance Education Organization, National Dance Education Organization, and the American College Dance Association conferences
World-class facilities and immersive arts environment in the University Center for the Arts
Opportunity for students to have their voice heard through the Student Advisory Committee
Excellent general education at a premier research university ranked in the top tier of the nation's best universities (U.S. News and World Report)
Ability to double major or minor in a variety of other disciplines
Alumni achievements in dance performance, teaching, choreography, arts advocacy and management, theatrical production, fashion design, exercise science, physical therapy, business, education, and somatic practices

Majors

Major in Dance, B.F.A.
Major in Dance, B.A.

Dance Audition

In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, a dance audition is required for entrance into both the B.F.A. and the B.A. Admission to the dance major is competitive, and therefore it is important to apply early. Visit Dance Audition Information for more information.

Disciplines

Music Theatre and Dance

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Dance at Colorado State University

Entry Requirements

Personal Statement

What we call a “personal statement” is called the “personal essay” in the Common Application. This short writing piece is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique, to share a talent or element of your identity that’s important to you, to describe what you are passionate about, or to highlight an accomplishment you’re proud of.

Transcripts

Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary.
All decisions are provisional until a final, official transcript verifying graduation is received.
Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the transcript.

If you need a student visa, you must submit the following items in order to secure an I-20 or DS-2019:

Immigration Information Form
Copy of the identification page of your passport which must be valid for at least six months beyond the first day of classes.
Financial support documents demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed your estimated expenses. Because none of our institutional scholarships cover the full cost of attendance, you must be able to show outside funding.

Immigration information is not considered in the admission decision.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 72

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Dance at Colorado State University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Dance at Colorado State University

Application Materials

All applicants for admission must submit an online application, $50 application fee or fee waiver request, and academic transcripts. Freshman/first-year applicants are required to submit a personal statement. The application includes an optional Academic Explanation section for applicants to provide more context for their performance and/or enrollment history. Recommendations and ACT/SAT scores are not required. The Office of Admissions may request additional information before completing a full review of an applicant’s application file.

Refer to the appropriate application guides for details.

Application Fee or Fee Waiver

An application fee is required as part of a complete application; a decision cannot be rendered without it. If payment of the application fee presents a financial hardship, applicants can request a fee waiver.

Refer to the Office of Admissions website for the application fee refund policy.

High School Transcript and proof of graduation (or equivalent)

High school performance, as reflected on a student's transcript(s), is an essential component of the admission decision for all freshman/first-year applicants and for transfer applicants with fewer than 30 post-high school credits.

High school transcripts for transfer applicants with more than 30 post-high school credits are considered only when needed to satisfy the admission requirement in mathematics.

All freshman/first year applicants and all transfers with fewer than 60 post-high school college credits must submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent prior to the start of their first semester of enrollment.

ACT/SAT results

ACT or SAT test scores are not required. Our review process is individualized, includes a range of academic and personal factors and emphasizes students’ efforts and achievement demonstrated over 3-4 years. Test scores are not given much weight in the admission decision and are not considered at all for scholarships. Students who wish to have their scores considered in the admission decision should email [email protected] with this request.

ACT or SAT results can be used for composition placement purposes and thus can be helpful to submit by any incoming student before orientation/registration.

College Transcript(s)

Freshman/first-year applicants typically are required to submit an official college transcript at the point of application only if college enrollment is being used as their full-time high school curriculum (such as early college, ASCENT and fifth-year programs, and some homeschool curricula). Refer to College-Level Courses Completed by High School Students for additional information.

Transfer applicants must submit an official college transcript from each college attended, regardless of the type of institution, amount or type of credit earned, and age of the credential, even if the work will be reflected in transfer on another transcript. No part of the previous collegiate record may be disregarded. Failure to include all institutions previously attended may result in the rescinding of admission, loss of credit, or disenrollment. Transcripts reflecting courses taken at vocational-technical institutes or colleges that are not regionally accredited can be helpful documentation and may be required, though they do not qualify an applicant for transfer applicant status or advanced-standing credit.

Second Bachelor applicants are only required to submit an official transcript from the college/university from which they earned their first (or most recent) bachelor's degree. Official transcripts from other colleges/universities attended (if applicable) are encouraged if an applicant is seeking a competitive major or to demonstrate explicit pre-requisites for their new degree program.

Advanced standing credit (transfer credit) is only awarded from an official transcript.

International Applicants: Additional Requirements

In addition to the documents outlined above, applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the US also may be prompted to submit the following:

A certified English translation of any academic credentials not in English
Evidence of English Proficiency to be considered for direct admission
An Immigration Information Form, financial support documentation and a copy of the passport identification page for immigration documentation

Application Timelines

Students can begin their enrollment during fall semester (August start), spring semester (January start) or summer term (May/June start; not recommended for freshman/first-year students).

Applicants are encouraged to apply 6-12 months prior to the start of the term. Freshman/first-year applicants must have completed at least 75% of their high school curriculum (through junior year equivalent) before a decision can be rendered; transfer applicants must have no more than one academic term in progress when a decision is rendered. Second bachelor’s/post-bachelor candidates must be finished with their first degree or in their final term of enrollment with degree pending for a decision to be rendered.

Refer to the appropriate application guides for more detail about application dates and timelines.

Bachelor of Dance at Colorado State University

Colorado State University

United States of America, Fort Collins