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.
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
theodore.stark@colorado.edu
Undergraduate Dance
anya.cloud@colorado.edu
Graduate Theatre
thdngrad@colorado.edu
Graduate Dance
thdngrad@colorado.edu
As a Student of Theatre & Dance You Will:
Collaborate with peers in your field as well as across disciplines through department productions
Participate in social justice work and community engagement through projects, internships, student organizations, and more
Develop skills and acquire tools essential for a rewarding career through inclusive pedagogy, physical practice, and professional orientation
Learn 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 the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Our department awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate level students each year. Both divisions have scholarship opportunities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Students self-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 CU Dance Alliance or Sandbox Student Series
- Community engagement, such as Performers Without Borders or the CU Playback Ensemble
- The annual New Play Festival, or Open Space concert
- Collaborating with faculty and staff on creative work and research
- Guaranteed student internships each summer with the