Colorado State University - Collegiate Program - BA 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
The B.A. allows students to tailor their study of dance to fit their interests and is designed to prepare students for various dance-related careers after college. With opportunities for scholarly and creative research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the degree is constructed for students wishing to double-major in dance and another discipline. Technique classes in contemporary and classical forms aim to help students achieve a high level of performance and artistry. Students apply theoretical knowledge in tangible ways, such as performance of repertoire, supervised teaching opportunities, concert direction, independent projects, and choreography for 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 competence in classical or contemporary dance performance, choreography, and teaching. Create solo, group, and/or site-specific choreography utilizing established and inventive devices and movement vocabulary. Develop best practices in the field and connect dance with other fields through research, writing, and/or performance. Interpret and express 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 facets of dance production and collaborate with colleagues in technical theatre to 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:
In state tuition
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 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 CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) D 120A or 220A Dance Techniques I: Modern Dance Techniques III: Modern D 120B or 220B Dance Techniques I: Ballet Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 126 Dance Improvisation D 186 Production Practicum D 192 Dance First Year Seminar Quantitative Reasoning Total Credits 14 Semester 2 D 121A or 221A Dance Techniques II: Modern Dance Techniques IV: Modern D 121B or 221B Dance Techniques II: Ballet Dance Techniques IV: Ballet Select one course from the following: D 224 Music for Dance D 292 Seminar - The Dancing Body Arts and Humanities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Social and Behavioral Sciences Total Credits 15 Sophomore Semester 3 D 220A or 220B Dance Techniques III: Modern Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 226 Dance Choreography I D 286 Performance Practicum Arts and Humanities Advanced Writing Biological and Physical Sciences Total Credits 15 Semester 4 D 221A or 221B Dance Techniques IV: Modern Dance Techniques IV: Ballet D 324 Teaching Creative Movement TH 264 Lighting Design I Biological and Physical Sciences Historical Perspectives Total Credits 14 Junior Semester 5 D 320A or 320B Dance Techniques V: Modern Dance Techniques V: Ballet D 330 Dance Repertory Ensemble D 370 Writing about Dance D 392 Dance Seminar Select one course from the following: X D 326 Dance Choreography II Upper-Division Dance Elective Non-Dance Elective Total Credits 15 Semester 6 D 286 Performance Practicum D 321A or 321B Dance Techniques VI: Modern Dance Techniques VI: Ballet D 340 Dance Repertory Engagement Select one course from the following: D 427 History of Non-Western Dance Forms D 428 History of Western Dance Forms D 486 Practicum--Student Concert Direction D 487 Dance Internship Upper-Division Dance Elective Students who plan to take D 471 in Senior year should take D 326. Students who do not plan to take D 471 in Senior year may select any upper-division (300-400 level) Dance course. Total Credits 14 Senior Semester 7 D 320A or 320B Dance Techniques V: Modern Dance Techniques V: Ballet D 470 or 471 Dance Capstone Project Dance Capstone Concert Non-Dance Electives Total Credits 15 Semester 8 D 321A or 321B Dance Techniques VI: Modern Dance Techniques VI: Ballet Upper-Division Dance Elective Non-Dance Electives The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. Total Credits 18 Program Total Credits: 120
