Program areas at Colorado Ballet
Performances:under the leadership of artistic director gil boggs and his artistic team, Colorado Ballet company remains committed to producing the highest quality dance. Each season, the company performs technically challenging classical Ballet as well as innovative contemporary premieres. The company's 35 professional dancers come from all over the world, including japan, mexico, cuba, canada, france, colombia, and the united states. Additionally, the studio company provides between 20 and 25 young dancers with training and performance opportunities as a start to a professional career in Ballet.
Education and academy:colorado Ballet enhances the cultural life of Colorado through education and community engagement programs that serve students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners in Colorado. Our mission is simple - every. Body. Dance! Our goal is to make dance accessible to everyone, to promote dance and movement as part of a healthy lifestyle, to encourage creativity and expression through dance, and foster an appreciation for Ballet. Colorado Ballet's education and community engagement programs made approximately 49,000 community contacts during the 2022-2023 season. (continued on schedule o)colorado Ballet academy provides training to students aged three through adult, beginner through professional. The academy's unique curriculum blends elements of the russian, french, and italian schools according to age and physical development, resulting in finished dancers with clean and virtuosic technique, brilliant artistry, stylistic versatility, and the prowess to thrive in the diverse choreographic demands of today. The academy has honed the dance skills of thousands of students, as well as started the careers of many professional dancers. The academy awarded $245,000 in scholarships to deserving students during the 2022-2023 season.