Colorado State University - Collegiate Program - BFA in Dance
711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Modern, Other
Description
Our B.F.A. degree is a professional education program designed to prepare students for careers in dance. Dance students explore the many possibilities for movement expression, along with creative and scholarly examination, in a challenging and supportive environment. The curriculum is focused on classical and contemporary dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. This holistic approach also includes anatomy and kinesiology, music, production design, and career development. Technique classes in classical and contemporary forms are aimed at achieving an advanced level of performance and artistry. Students have multiple opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in tangible ways, such as performance of repertoire, supervised teaching, supervised concert direction, and choreography for concerts. Beginning their first year, students are eligible to perform in our five annually produced dance concerts. The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is comprised of esteemed faculty and administrative and production staff, all dedicated to supporting student education in the arts. Program-Level Learning Objectives Demonstrate technical and artistic achievement in the areas of classical and contemporary dance performance, teaching, and choreography. Create solo, group, and site-specific choreography utilizing established and inventive devices and movement vocabulary. Apply research, assessment, critical thinking, and advocacy skills to develop best pedagogical practices as a dance teacher. Interpret and perform original and historic repertoire with confidence and discuss the development and significance of dance forms across cultures. Explore the multitude of ways in which community engagement is embedded in dance, embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership. Experience multiple facets of dance production and collaborate with colleagues in technical theatre to successfully navigate the many moving parts that contribute to dance production.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/19/24-05/12/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
Tuition In-State
Description:
Out of State Tuition
Housing
- Available
(10)
Location:
Allison, Edwards, Ingersoll, Newsom, Westfall OR Westfall OR Laurel Village
Description:
Community-Style Double OR Community-Style Corner Quad OR Community-Style Economy Double
Location:
Braiden 4th floor, Parmelee 4th floor, Summit
Description:
Suite-Style Economy Double
Location:
Laurel Village
Description:
Community-Style Double
Location:
Braiden, Corbett, Parmelee
Description:
Suite-Style Double
Location:
Westfall
Description:
Community-Style Designed Single
Location:
Braiden 4th floor, Parmelee 4th floor, Summit
Description:
Suite-Style Double
Location:
Academic Village, Laurel Village OR Corbett
Description:
Suite-Style Double with Private Bathroom OR Suite-Style Single
Location:
Laurel Village
Description:
Community-Style Single
Location:
Braiden 4th Floor, Laurel Village, Parmelee 4th Floor, Summit OR Laurel Village
Description:
Suite-Style Single OR Suite-Style Single in Quad
Location:
Academic Village, Laurel Village
Description:
Suite-Style Single with Private Bathroom
Session Description
Freshman Semester 1 D 126 Dance Improvisation D 186 Production Practicum D 192 Dance First Year Seminar D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet Biological and Physical Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Total Credits 14 Semester 2 CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) D 221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern D 221B Dance Techniques IV: Ballet D 224 or 292 Music for Dance Seminar - The Dancing Body TH 264 Lighting Design I Quantitative Reasoning Total Credits 15 Sophomore Semester 3 D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 286 Performance Practicum D 330 Dance Repertory Ensemble Advanced Writing Biological and Physical Sciences Total Credits 14 Semester 4 D 221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern D 221B Dance Techniques IV: Ballet D 224 or 292 Music for Dance Seminar - The Dancing Body D 226 Dance Choreography I D 324 Teaching Creative Movement D 340 Dance Repertory Engagement D 427 or 428 History of Non-Western Dance Forms History of Western Dance Forms Total Credits 16 Junior Semester 5 D 320A Dance Techniques V: Modern D 320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet D 326 Dance Choreography II D 330 Dance Repertory Ensemble D 486 Practicum--Student Concert Direction Arts and Humanities Total Credits 15 Semester 6 D 321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern D 321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet D 340 Dance Repertory Engagement D 392 Dance Seminar D 427 or 428 History of Non-Western Dance Forms History of Western Dance Forms Social and Behavioral Sciences Total Credits 15 Senior Semester 7 D 420A Dance Techniques VII: Modern D 420B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet D 434 Modern Technique Pedagogy D 471 Dance Capstone Concert Arts and Humanities Historical Perspectives Total Credits 16 Semester 8 D 421A Dance Techniques VIII: Modern D 421B Dance Techniques VIII: Ballet D 424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy D 487 Dance Internship Electives Total Credits 15 Program Total Credits: 120
