Overview

Colorado Mesa University’s BA in Dance curriculum is unique in that we offer a strong technical foundation across a variety of dance styles.

Key Facts

Students develop versatility and an appreciation for historical roots and current trends in the field.

Within a supportive learning community, students engage not only in rigorous technical training, but are also invited to explore creative experimentation and collaborative possibilities.

Dance majors are immersed in a holistic approach to dance studies with coursework in a variety of dance forms, somatic practices, conditioning, movement analysis, dance history, choreography, pedagogy, dance company, and experiential anatomy.

Additionally, students have numerous opportunities to choreograph, perform, and teach throughout their degree. Within a supportive learning environment, students develop skills in various technical styles, critical thinking, creative experimentation/scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication.

Career Path

Performers
Choreographers
Teachers
Studio owners
Graduate students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Moving Anatomy and Wellness
Dance Conditioning
Dance Improvisation
Dance Technique
History and Philosophy of Dance
Movement Analysis and Creative Practice
Dance Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

All incoming freshman or transfer students must audition to be accepted into the ba in dance program.
First-time undergraduate international applicants must have completed or be completing high school/secondary school
To be considered a first-time international undergraduate, the applicant must have never attended college after high school graduation
Complete the colorado mesa university application
Self-reported sat/act test scores on the application are not used for admission purposes. They will be used for course placement purposes.
$40 application fee
Official high school transcripts or ged scores
Official high school transcripts must be sent directly to the cmu admissions office from your high school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21720 USD / year

≈ 21720 USD / year
Out-of-State

21720 USD / year

≈ 21720 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7968 USD / year

≈ 7968 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Path

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grand Junction

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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