Category Archives: Dance

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Promotional Photo

2017 Spring Dance Concert

By Brandon Adams and Jennifer Clary Jacobs CSU Dance performs their biannual concert on April 21 and 22, undoubtedly amazing audiences on a whole new level. “The program is entirely new work that has never been seen on the CSU stage before,” said Jane Slusarski-Harris, director of CSU Dance. The concert is full of wonderful […]


2016 Fall Dance Concert

Written by Lauren Scott, UCA Journalism Intern Ormao originates from an ancient Greek term meaning “movement with force.” This is exactly the style that will grace the stage at the University Dance Theater this Nov. The pride of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ormao Dance Company embodies the Greek term they are named after, embracing diversity, energy, […]


Chung-Fu Chang pictured at 6th International Singapore Youth Dance Festival in Singapore

Oct. 2016 Faculty News

Paper Cranes. Photo by Dexter Photography Dance Professor Chung-Fu Chang has recently had a full schedule of scholarly activates starting with a weeklong residency with Ormao Dance Company in Colorado Springs from May 21-28, where he created 20 minutes of new choreography. His original work, Paper Cranes, was performed for Ormao’s 25th Anniversary Summer Concert […]




IMPACT Dance Studio Promotional Photo

Dance Alumni Celebration: Uniting Dancing Rams of All Ages

When people think of the word “reunion,” all sorts of things come to mind. Perhaps it’s a family reunion, with the awkwardness of seeing a long lost cousin or the thought of politely laughing at Uncle Ed’s bad jokes. Others might think of a high school class reunion, with butterflies over running into a school […]


Spring Dance Concert 2015 Performance Photo

Dance Major Capstone Concert Presents Noise and Nothingness

The dance program at Colorado State’s University Center for the Arts presents the Spring 2015 Dance Major Capstone Concert: Noise and Nothingness on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the University Dance Theatre at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. Tickets […]


Green Room 2015 Hobbit Cover

Introducing “The Green Room,” the UCA’s Online Magazine

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” ~ Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence, Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies On April 1, the University Center for the Arts launched The Green Room, a celebration of visual and performing arts at Colorado State University. The publication is a comprehensive showcase for behind-the-scenes event details, […]


Gilles Aguilar 2011 Hsin-Yu Koa

Dance Diversified

By Emma Schenkenberger Hsin-Yu KaoFor the second time, Colorado State University’s dance program has had the opportunity to partner with Taipei Artist Village Artist-in-Residence Exchange Program (AIR Taipei) in Taiwan. Through a special partnership with Colorado College and CSU’s associate professor of dance, Chung-Fu Chang, this year’s international residency welcomes Mr. Hsin-Yu Kao all the […]


Spring Dance Concert

Spring Concert Features Work from International Residency

A night of cultural exploration and global dance on stage in Fort Collins. As the culminating dance performance of the school year, the annual Spring Dance Concert features the creativity of dance faculty, students, and special guests in a variety of styles. This year, the concert includes the work of Taiwanese dancer and choreographer, Hsin-Yu […]