Is choosing an accelerated major right for you?
September 25, 2023
Know what you want to do and ready to get there quick? Colorado State offers several accelerated majors so you can complete your degree faster.
Dance, B.A. Major
Deepen your dance technique, artistry, and experience with a degree that will have you moving the world with creative expression.
At a glance
Get training in dance technique and performance, choreography, and pedagogy. You’ll take technique classes in classical and contemporary forms aimed at achieving a high level of performance and artistry, and have multiple opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in tangible ways, such as performance of repertoire, supervised teaching, supervised concert direction, and choreography for concerts.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Arts | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Liberal Arts | |||
| Audition required? | Yes | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
Your B.A. in Dance will ensure you are well prepared for a variety of careers, along with opportunities for scholarly and creative research. You’ll be ready to enter fields in dance education, performance, direction or choreography, therapy and so much more.
- Professional Dancer/Choreographer
- Artistic Director
- Musical Theatre Director
- University/Conservatory School Faculty
- Dance Therapist
- Dance Somatics Specialist
- Dance Teacher
- Studio Owner/Instructor
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance recruiter at SMTD@colostate.edu or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.