Colorado State University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Professional education program in classical and contemporary dance
•Focused on performance, choreography, and pedagogy
•Includes anatomy, kinesiology, music, production design, and career development
•Technique classes aimed at advanced level of performance and artistry
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year
•Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography
FACILITIES
•World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)
•Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities
STUDENT LIFE
•Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$50Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Audition Requirements
Dance
SOLO PERFORMANCE, 1 min minimum
•Choose a style you are comfortable with
•Video must be filmed within the last three months
MODERN PHRASE
•Learn the modern phrase from CSU Dance faculty via provided YouTube link
•Record yourself performing it and submit with application
BALLET PHRASE
•Learn the ballet phrase from CSU Dance faculty via provided YouTube link
•Record yourself performing it and submit with application
ATTIRE
•Wear clothing that allows faculty to see your body (leggings and fitted top, or tights and leotard)
•Do not rent studio space — videos may be filmed anywhere with space to dance
Additional Materials
RESUME (required)
•Include dance training and performance experience
HEADSHOT (required)
•Recent photograph
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials via Acceptd
•University application via Common App or CSU direct application
REQUIREMENTS
•Must have a CSU ID to complete the Acceptd application
•Apply to CSU through Office of Admissions first
TIMELINE
•Recommend submitting applications as soon as possible
•Program waitlists students to keep class sizes small
CONTACT
•SMTD@colostate.edu
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•Submit solo, modern phrase, and ballet phrase videos via Acceptd
•Schedule a 15-minute interview with 2–3 dance faculty (in-person at Dance Experience or via Zoom)
•Applications evaluated in November and February
•After February, applications accepted until the program is full
IN-PERSON DANCE EXPERIENCE
•Interviews conducted in person at on-campus Dance Experience days
•Opportunity to perform your solo live and take classes in modern, hip hop, and ballet
•Solo video must still be uploaded through the application
RESULTS
•Decision letters emailed within three weeks of interview
•Letters note whether student is accepted to BA or BFA
Scholarship Info
DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awarded based on audition results
•No separate audition or review for scholarships
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING
•Professional education program in classical and contemporary dance
•Focused on performance, choreography, and pedagogy
•Includes anatomy, kinesiology, music, production design, and career development
•Technique classes aimed at advanced level of performance and artistry
PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
•Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year
•Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography
FACILITIES
•World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)
•Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities
STUDENT LIFE
•Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students
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Academic School Information
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
25,538
Enrollment
$60,543
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,373
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,783
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,279
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,259
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,460
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,905
Family Income $75k - $110k$21,927
Family Income $110k+$29,763
