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BFA Dance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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

Performance & Productions

Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year

Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography

Professional Development

Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

25.5K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,774

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,722

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,279

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · thehub.colostate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

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

Performance & Productions

Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year

Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography

Professional Development

Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities

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

Performance & Productions

Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year

Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography

Professional Development

Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$65

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 First-Year Early Action DeadlineNov 15, 2026

Fall 2027 First-Year Regular Decision DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Fall 2027 Final First-Year Application DeadlineJul 15, 2027

Freshmen · admissions.colostate.edu

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Auditions

Fall 2027 Dance Experience Visit and Audition Day

Nov 6, 2026Feb 12, 2027

Visit · dance.colostate.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Ballet

Ballet Phrase

Learn the CSU ballet phrase taught by Madeline Harvey using the provided video link

Record and submit the ballet phrase with the Acceptd application

Applicants attending an on-campus Dance Experience may also take ballet class; pointe is only for dancers with pointe experience

Additional Materials

Resume (Required)

Include dance training and performance experience

Headshot (Required)

Recent photograph

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

University application via Common App or CSU direct application

Recommend submitting applications as soon as possible

Program waitlists students to keep class sizes small

Program Requirements

Must have a CSU ID to complete the Acceptd application

Apply to CSU through Office of Admissions first

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

Audition Expectations

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

Decisions

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

School Info

Snapshot

3.69

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

25.5K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,774

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,722

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,279

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · thehub.colostate.edu College Scorecard

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

Performance & Productions

Students eligible to perform in five annually produced dance concerts beginning first year

Opportunities in repertoire, supervised teaching, concert direction, and choreography

Professional Development

Arts and Creative Expression (ACE) residential learning community for first-year performing arts students

Facilities

World-class University Center for the Arts (UCA)

Fort Collins consistently ranked as one of America’s top cities

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM