CSU DANCE MISSION: Colorado State University Dance empowers students to be engaged, reflective, and resilient through challenging technical and artistic investigation, embodied practice, and progressive pedagogy. In keeping with our land-grant values, we strive to inspire and lead creative collaborations on campus and beyond through comprehensive dance practices.
As artists, educators, and scholars, CSU Dance strives to embody humility, compassion, and curiosity. We recognize the need for perpetual growth while honoring our historical and cultural legacies. In order to maintain our vitality, passion, and commitment to dance and dance education we will:
- address current critical issues through performance, choreography, and pedagogy;
- seek and practice innovative, equitable, and collaborative artistic and educational approaches;
- serve diverse cultures through community engagement on a local, national, and international scale;
- and take thoughtful risks in order to stay current and keep moving forward.
At CSU, our dance training center is designed to prepare majors for careers in dance.
Upon academic admission to CSU and acceptance into one of the three dance degrees, students explore the many possibilities for movement expression, along with creative and scholarly examination in a challenging and supportive environment.
In addition to regular training in classical and contemporary dance techniques provided by our dedicated faculty and professional guest artists, the curriculum requires performance, choreography, pedagogy, production, and theoretical coursework. In all dance degrees, students engage in experiential coursework, work in leadership roles, and benefit from live musical accompaniment in technique classes. Numerous performance opportunities, including five main stage productions each year and regular guest artist residencies and masterclasses.
Training not only hones essential life skills but also lays the groundwork for advanced study in dance and opens doors to various professional opportunities in dance and other educational, physical, and creative pursuits.
The challenging curriculum, combined with the inclusive and friendly setting at the University Center for the Arts, provides the perfect canvas for students to explore, showcase, and refine their artistry and scholarship!
Students not majoring in dance are encouraged to enroll in dance technique courses, space permitting. Any student enrolled in a dance technique class can audition for a role in our dance performances held each semester. Join the dance community at CSU!
"Find your energy" at Colorado State University and join our dance community!
Emily Morgan
Director of Dance
Dan Goble
Director
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance