Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE PARTNERSHIP
•Distinctive partnership with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) — internationally recognized for cross-cultural curriculum and community engagement
•Several technique classes held at CPRD facilities
•Access to professional company rehearsals and paid internship programs
•Performance opportunities in the CPRD theatre each year
VERSATILE CURRICULUM
•African dance and drumming, ballet, belly dance, hip hop, jazz, modern, tap, contemporary dance
•Dance history, somatics, pedagogy, improvisation, choreography, dance entrepreneurship
•Generous electives allow students to tailor the major to specific career goals
PERFORMANCE & CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior Concerts, CPRD Showcase, MSU Denver Dance Program Production
•DTAPP student-run dance organization with access to campus performance spaces
•International Summer Dance Institute credit available
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOCUS
•Multiple dance faculty are MSU Denver Entrepreneurship Fellows
•Arts-based entrepreneurship training integrated into curriculum
Key Info
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Deadlines
Priority (Fall)May 4, 2026
Priority (Spring)Nov 2, 2026
Rolling
International Fee
$50
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•No audition or interview required — admission via university application only
•Rolling admissions with priority deadlines
CONTACT
•Department of Theatre and Dance: 303-615-1414
•Email: TheatreandDance@msudenver.edu
Program info updated 2h ago
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE PARTNERSHIP
•Distinctive partnership with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) — internationally recognized for cross-cultural curriculum and community engagement
•Several technique classes held at CPRD facilities
•Access to professional company rehearsals and paid internship programs
•Performance opportunities in the CPRD theatre each year
VERSATILE CURRICULUM
•African dance and drumming, ballet, belly dance, hip hop, jazz, modern, tap, contemporary dance
•Dance history, somatics, pedagogy, improvisation, choreography, dance entrepreneurship
•Generous electives allow students to tailor the major to specific career goals
PERFORMANCE & CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
•Senior Concerts, CPRD Showcase, MSU Denver Dance Program Production
•DTAPP student-run dance organization with access to campus performance spaces
•International Summer Dance Institute credit available
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOCUS
•Multiple dance faculty are MSU Denver Entrepreneurship Fellows
•Arts-based entrepreneurship training integrated into curriculum
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
2.56
Avg GPA (W)
99%
Admit Rate
31%
Grad Rate
15,002
Enrollment
$52,093
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,124
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,684
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,327
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$12,481
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,436
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,927
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,539
Family Income $110k+$23,822
