What is Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble?

Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble features top dance students from across the state. Dancers are chosen through a video audition process.

Ideal All-State Dancers:

have a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, willingness to grow as an artist
are associated with a CoDEO affiliated School/Studio
exhibit engaging stage presence
demonstrate a high level of technique
have the ability to learn choreography quickly

Selected All-State members must be registered to attend the CoDEO Conference to participate.

Members of Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble will work with a featured choreographer during the conference, receive additional time to stage and learn their Closing Performance piece, receive a complimentary All-State tee shirt, and be acknowledged during the Conference Kick-Off.

Video Auditions and Applications must be received by November 3, 2024

Audition Information

1. Learn a combination from our featured Choreographer Aaron Wood.

Materials are now posted and ready to be learned!

All-State Audition Material

2. Record an incredible version of your audition where your whole body can be clearly seen and the audition music can be heard.

3. Record a solo (60 - 90 seconds) in your preferred style which shows off what you can really do!

3. Fill out the Audition Application and upload your audition videos.

You may also upload a resume and dance photograph if you would like to share it with the CoDEO board.

Audition Videos and Applications must be received by November 3, 2024.

All-State Application

4. If you are chosen to be a member of the Colorado All-State Dance Ensemble - Register to Attend the Conference!