Presented by Colorado Ballet Education & Community Engagement
For dancing bodies of any
age.
Workshops are typically single, one-time offerings customizable to the age and population, genre of dance, lesson emphasis, or desired curricular outcome. All workshops are adaptive and inclusive, and we have trained staff equipped to design and facilitate workshops for children/adults that suit their specific needs. Whether you are a preschool teacher, librarian, or retirement and care home director, we offer flexible programming that brings dance into your classroom, gym, cafeteria, and more!
For long-term daytime programming for workshops extending beyond a week, see Daytime Dance Residency.
Please complete the reservation form below to request information, approximate cost, or a specific workshop.
Email Katherine Reller at education@coloradoballet.org if you have any questions.
Learn more about our other programs.
We offer foundations to experience the art of dance in multiple idioms. We offer Ballet, West African, Jazz, Folklórico, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Polynesian, and much more. See below for descriptions of just a few of these offerings and inquire if interested in learning more!
Experience the beauty and discipline of classical ballet in a welcoming, supportive environment. This class builds strength, grace, and intentional musicality through traditional barre and center work tailored to each dancer’s level.
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Mexican culture through the colorful art of folklórico dance. This class explores regional styles, driving rhythms, and footwork while building confidence, group-oriented coordination, and cultural appreciation.
Students will learn the four pillars of hip hop and learn the core movements with a focus on groove, isolated coordination, and authentic self-expression. Dancers will gain an increased sense of rhythm through energetic moves in a fun, high-energy environment.
Our robust creative movement curriculum is our most customizable option and can be designed with a particular theme or experience in mind.
Students will learn about a variety of dance concepts, such as size, balance, rhythm, levels, shapes, and energy. The class will develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and strengthening of the body and brain. This class can follow a specific desired theme such as Animals, Nature, Storytime, and more.
Bring the whole family and community members to this intergenerational workshop. Get moving and grooving together in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages adult/child interaction and connection.
Become a choreographer! Discover the fundamentals of creating and structuring dance in this choreography basics workshop. Participants will explore movement invention, phrase development, and composition techniques while learning how to express ideas and tell stories through dance.
We offer arts integration with focus on concepts from the Colorado Academic Standards. Workshop focus areas include but a not limited to: Force Frenzy, Phases of the Moon, Ecosystems Embodied, Moving Matter, Metamorphosis Moves, Water Cycle Waltz, Balancing Bodies, Muscle Mechanics, Words in Motion, and more. See below for descriptions of just a few of these offerings and inquire if interested in learning more!
Pushes and pulls help objects determine their speed and direction. In this class, we will create unique movements demonstrating the effect of forces pushing and pulling us through space as we explore various speeds and directions! This class aligns with Kindergarten science standards.
Students will embody the phases of the moon through dance and movement games, helping them better understand nature's predictable cycles. This class aligns with 1st grade science standards.
This anatomy-based workshop is an introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems. Students will learn how to warm up the body properly through stretching and conditioning, in addition to producing choreographic work based on their bodies' muscle makeup.
Experience the fun and joy of dancing together. Our focus on connection encourages group cohesion and exploration whether in feeling the pulse together or moving collectively.
Learn a variety of folk dances from around the world. These classes are a great way to expose students to other cultures, build community, and work together as a group while learning a dance from a different part of the world.
This workshop invites dancers of all ages to engage in playful rhythmic exercises, group dance activities, and moments of creative expression that encourage listening, collaboration, and embodied awareness. The focus is on discovering how moving together builds trust, strengthens communication, and fosters a sense of community by blending musicality with shared movement experiences.
In this workshop, adults will engage in gentle, intentional motions designed to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and integrate mindful awareness into daily habits and routines. The Teaching Artist will adapt the class based on participant suggestions, ensuring the program is tailored to their interests and questions.
Take a field trip and join us over at our studios at the Armstrong Center for Dance on Sundays or Mondays! Day of Dance is available for all grade levels, typically focusing on K-2nd, 3-5th, Middle School, and High School days. Our studios host a maximum of 150 students who rotate between with a variety of specialist teaching artists, experiencing introductions to diverse dance idioms. Classes may combine any of the workshop topics above: Techniques & Foundations, Creating, and Social-Emotional & Connection. Each Day of Dance can include three or four sessions lasting 30 or 45 minutes each, with a lunch break included. The day may also feature an informal performance for students to share their work (based on schedule) and an optional costume shop tour (based on availability). One adult chaperone is required for every 20–25 students.
Not seeing what you’re looking for or have your own idea for a workshop? Email us at education@coloradoballet.org with “Create Your Own Workshop” in the subject line and share your details and we’ll do our best to make it happen! Our trained staff can also customize workshops for children and adults with disabilities to create an inclusive and engaging experience for all participants.
Pricing for workshops listed above.
Costs are on a sliding scale with scholarships available. Many factors affect price, the cost of each workshop will be determined by several factors.
|
Length |
Participants |
Cost (Excluding travel fee) |
Sliding Scale Cost |
|
1 hour |
0-22 |
$150 |
$60-150 |
|
22+ |
$200 |
$90-200 |
|
|
45 min |
0-22 |
$115 |
$45-115 |
|
22+ |
$165 |
$70-165 |
|
|
30 min |
0-22 |
$75 |
$30-75 |
|
22+ |
$125 |
$60-125 |
|
|
Day of Dance |
up to 150 students |
$1,000 flat rate |
Please inquire. |
*Determined by your school’s FRL%. If cost is a barrier, please contact Education staff at education@coloradoballet.org.
*If you have more than 22 students, at least one site staff member is required to be present.
Please note: Some workshops may include additional costs (e.g., live accompaniment, special requests, etc.).
A travel fee will be applied based on the federal reimbursement rate for round-trip mileage to and from the Colorado Ballet Armstrong Center for Dance (1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
80204).