CSU Dance Lab: Summer Intensive is a two-week college preparatory program hosted by Colorado State University's Department of Dance for intermediate-advanced dancers ages 14 and older. Students receive daily instruction in classical and contemporary technique, repertory, and composition, training alongside CSU faculty, guest artists, and current dance majors. Participants develop artist statements, choreograph original solos, and perform in a public showcase at the conclusion of the program. It is an exceptional opportunity for serious dancers to experience rigorous university-level training and take a meaningful step toward a future in dance.
Performing music live or recorded, alone or as part of a group.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Guiding and supporting someone else as they learn or grow in a skill.
Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.
Students study multiple dance styles, choreography, and music theory while developing performance and artistic expression skills.
Program emphasizes mentorship, teaching pedagogy, and instruction across diverse age groups and communities through the faculty model.
Program culminates in organizing and executing a public showcase performance with technical elements like hair, makeup, and production.
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