Dance (B.F.A.) Major

Who says your dance dreams can’t be your career? Prepare to master technique, delve into anatomy, and get the dancing career you want.

At a glance

As a CSU dance student, you’ll explore possibilities in movement expression, along with creative-and-scholarly examination in a challenging, supportive environment. In addition to regular training in classical/contemporary dance techniques, the curriculum focuses on performance, choreography, improvisation, pedagogy, production, and theoretical coursework. Opportunities include numerous main-stage productions each year, regular residencies and masterclasses by guest artists, and supervised teaching and concert direction. The B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Dance Education will prepare you to teach dance in schools, studios, and within the community.

Degree type	Bachelor of Fine Arts
Format	On campus
Part of	College of Liberal Arts
Audition required?	Yes
Accelerated option?	No

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Concentrations

A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.

Dance Education

Dance Education is designed to prepare you to teach in schools, dance studios, and the community at large, with field experience in all three areas. Each of the classes involves supervised teaching, giving you extensive professional experience while still in the program. The holistic education includes anatomy and kinesiology, music for dance, production design, and career development, as well as numerous performance opportunities. You can also apply for teaching licensure in Colorado in conjunction with CSU’s Center for Educator Preparation.

Some Career Options

Your B.F.A. in Dance will give you extensive training for four years in ballet and technique, along with intense study in performance, choreography, and teaching methodologies. You’ll graduate ready to join a company, dance in theatre or musical productions, and, if you concentrate in Dance Education, teach or own a school. Students in the fine arts degree program find careers in companies and productions all over the world.

Professional Dancer/Choreographer
Artistic Director
Company Manager

University/Conservatory School Faculty
Dance Therapist
Dance Somatics Specialist

Dance Teacher
Studio Owner/Instructor

Related CSU majors

Dance, B.A.

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 [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)