Prospective Students
We're glad that you are considering the flagship of the University of Colorado, 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.
Please reach out to recruitment specialists listed to the right for more information on schedules, performance opportunities or any other questions you have!
Contact Our Recruitment Specialists
Undergraduate Theatre
ÌýÌý theodore.stark@colorado.edu
Undergraduate Dance
ÌýÌýchristina.nelson@colorado.edu
Graduate Theatre
ÌýÌýthdngrad@colorado.edu
Graduate DanceÌý
ÌýÌýthdngrad@colorado.edu
Our Production Season
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.
Opportunities
At the Department of Theatre & Dance, your experience extends far beyond the classroom. Extracurricular opportunities include:
- Student groups, such as the or Sandbox Student Series
- Student internships opportunities with the and Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop.
- Community engagement, such as Performers Without Borders or the CU Playback Ensemble
- TheÌýannual New Play Festival.
- Collaborating with faculty and staff on creative work and research
- Independent Study opportunities with faculty sponsors.
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