Colorado State University - Collegiate Program - BFA in Dance Education
711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Company affiliation unknown
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Modern, Jazz, Other
Description
Our unique B.F.A. in Dance with a concentration in dance education prepares students to teach in elementary and secondary schools, dance studios, and the community at large, with field experience in all three areas. Each of the classes in dance education involves supervised teaching and field experience, giving students extensive professional experience while in the program. Students have multiple opportunities to apply practical and theoretical knowledge in tangible ways. The degree equips students to apply for dance teaching licensure (grades P-12) in the state of Colorado in conjunction with CSU’s Center for Educator Preparation. Dance students receive in-depth training in pedagogy, classical, contemporary, and urban dance techniques and performance, and choreography. This holistic approach also includes anatomy and kinesiology, music for dance, production design, and career development. The program strives to center equitable teaching practices and philosophies that reflect best teaching practices. Beginning in the first year, students are eligible to perform in 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 Apply research, assessment, critical thinking, and advocacy skills to develop best pedagogical practices as a dance teacher in elementary and secondary schools, dance studios, and the community at large. Assess the backgrounds, abilities, developmental levels, and individual identities of students and plan a curriculum that considers their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Explore the multitude of ways in which community engagement is embedded in dance, embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership. Demonstrate technical and artistic achievement in the areas of classical, contemporary, and urban dance performance, teaching, and choreography. Create solo, group, and site-specific choreography utilizing established and inventive devices and movement vocabulary. Interpret and perform original and historic repertoire with confidence and discuss the development and significance of dance forms across cultures.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/19/23-05/12/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
Full in state tuition
Description:
Full 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 CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) D 126 Dance Improvisation D 192 Dance First Year Seminar D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 220C Dance Techniques III: Jazz Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Total Credits 15 Semester 2 D 160 Musical Tap Forms D 186 Production Practicum 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 286 Performance Practicum Quantitative Reasoning Total Credits 15 Sophomore Semester 3 D 330 Dance Repertory Ensemble EDUC 275 Schooling in the United States (GT-SS3) Select one course from the following: D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 220C Dance Techniques III: Jazz Biological and Physical Sciences 3A Total Credits 14 Semester 4 D 221A or 221B Dance Techniques IV: Modern Dance Techniques IV: Ballet 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 EDUC 340 Literacy and the Learner Advanced Writing Total Credits 16 Junior Semester 5 D 326 Dance Choreography II D 370 Writing about Dance EDUC 331 Educational Technology and Assessment Select one course from the following: D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet D 220C Dance Techniques III: Jazz D 220D Dance Techniques III: Pointe D 221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern D 221B Dance Techniques IV: Ballet D 221C Dance Techniques IV: Jazz D 320A Dance Techniques V: Modern D 320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet D 321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern D 321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet Arts and Humanities Historical Perspectives Total Credits 15-17 Semester 6 D 224 or 292 Music for Dance Seminar - The Dancing Body D 344 Methods of Teaching Dance D 392 Dance Seminar D 427 or 428 History of Non-Western Dance Forms History of Western Dance Forms D 487 Dance Internship EDUC 350 Instruction I-Individualization/Management EDUC 386 Practicum-Instruction I Total Credits 14 Senior Semester 7 D 471 Dance Capstone Concert EDUC 450 Instruction II-Standards and Assessment EDUC 467 Methods in Dance Education EDUC 486E Practicum: Instruction II Select one course from the following: D 420A Dance Techniques VII: Modern D 420B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet D 420C Dance Techniques VII: Jazz D 421A Dance Techniques VIII: Modern D 421B Dance Techniques VIII: Ballet D 421C Dance Techniques VIII: Jazz Arts and Humanities Total Credits 16 Semester 8 D 286 Performance Practicum EDUC 485A Student Teaching: Elementary EDUC 485B Student Teaching: Secondary EDUC 493A Seminar: Professional Relations Electives The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. Total Credits 14-15 Program Total Credits: 120
