Prospective Students

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We're glad that you are considering the flagship of the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, located on the beautiful Boulder campus, as your new academic home to pursue the study of theatre or dance.Ìý

Each faculty member in the Department of Theatre & Dance has professional experience in the performing arts and is committed to engaging students in the creation, performance, and analysis of theatre arts.

In and outside of the classroom you will find many opportunities for one-on-one interaction with professors through working on productions, independent research, creative projects, mentoring, and advising.

Contact Our Recruitment Specialists

Undergraduate Theatre
Ìý Ìýtheodore.stark@colorado.edu

Undergraduate Dance
Ìý anya.cloud@colorado.edu

Graduate Theatre
Ìý thdngrad@colorado.edu

Graduate DanceÌý
Ìý thdngrad@colorado.edu

As a Student of Theatre & Dance You Will:

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ÌýÌýCollaborate with peers in your field as well as across disciplines through department productions

ÌýÌýParticipate in social justice work and community engagement through projects, internships, student organizations, and more

ÌýÌýDevelop skills and acquire tools essential for a rewarding career through inclusive pedagogy, physical practice, and professional orientation

ÌýÌýLearn from distinguished faculty and staff as well as a variety of guest artists and scholars

Scholarships & Awards

In addition to funds available from the university, students may qualify for awards from theÌýDepartment of Theatre & Dance.

OurÌýdepartment awards scholarships toÌýundergraduate and graduate level students eachÌýyear. BothÌýdivisions haveÌýscholarship opportunities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. StudentsÌýself-nominate or apply for certain awards and others are selected by faculty/staff vote.

Learn More Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Theatre ScholarshipsÌý


Learn More Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Dance ScholarshipsÌý

Our Production Season

Each season our department produces a wide variety of productions. Past productions include:

  • Mainstage musicals
  • Student-choreographed dance concertsÌý
  • Student-directed scenesÌý
  • Site-specific,Ìýintegrative movement performances
  • Intimate black-box style theatre

See Our Production Season

Opportunities

At the Department of Theatre & Dance, your experience extends far beyond the classroom. Extracurricular opportunities include:


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Our Graduates

Graduates from Theatre & Dance have gone on to:

  • Work for nonprofit organizations
  • Start their own creative venture
  • Teach in K-12 schools
  • Perform on Broadway
  • Work in higher education
  • Perform in local theatre
  • Become a business owner
  • Work in television and film

See the Latest Alumni NewsÌý


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