Day of Dance 2022. Photo by Jamie Kraus
Colorado Ballet’s Backstage Barre is a group of young professionals dedicated to growing a new generation of ballet enthusiasts through approachable access to a diverse program of events, behind-the-scenes education, and community engagement.
$120/Year or $10/Month
$360/Year or $30/Month
Demi Membership Benefits plus:
-Tuesday, September 13, 2022
-6:00pm
-A chance to meet the Backstage Barre Board, network with fellow members, and learn more about the 2022/23 season.
-Otravez Cantina on the 16th Street
Mall
- Friday, October 7, 2023
- Loge Bar at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
- Pre-Show and Intermission
- Demi and Grand Members
- Tuesday, November 15, 2022
-6:30pm
- Exclusive tour of Colorado Ballet’s rehearsal spaces and extensive costume collection. You don’t want to miss tutu alley!
- Grand Members
Jingle & Mingle at the annual Colorado Ballet
Auxiliary and Backstage Barre Holiday Party! Join us
in the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for festive drinks, holiday treats, and an
exclusive opportunity to meet Colorado Ballet’s world-famous break-dancing mice from The
Nutcracker. This annual tradition is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season and celebrate with your fellow ballet enthusiasts.
- Tuesday, December 6, 2022
- 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
- Current members of Backstage Barre receive one complimentary ticket included with their membership.
- Colorado Ballet Auxiliary members may purchase tickets for $20 each.
- Additional tickets for guests may also be purchased for $20 each.
- Join the Education and Community Engagement Department (ECED) for a series of casual back-to-back
dance classes, drinks, appetizers and mingling at our annual Day of Dance event...at night! Enjoy a ballet class taught by a Colorado Ballet Company Dancer, a West African class with live
drumming and a hip-hop class taught by ECED teaching artists. Choose your own level of participation knowing a drink will always be within reach and make sure to come dressed to
sweat!
- Saturday, January 21, 2023
- 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Tickets are $25 for non-member price. Current
Backstage Barre members receive one complimentary ticket included with their membership. This event is 21+.
- Friday, February 3, 2023
- Loge Bar at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
- Pre-Show and Intermission
- Demi and Grand Members
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023
- 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Loge bar followed by an exclusive dress rehearsal at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
- Grand Members
- Friday, March 10, 2023
- Loge Bar at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
- Pre-Show and Intermission
- Demi and Grand Members
- Friday, April 14, 2023
- Loge Bar at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
- Pre-Show and Intermission
- Demi and Grand Members
- The One Gala you don't want to miss!
- Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Grand Members are eligible for 50% off tickets (Limit two $250 tickets)
- May 2023
- Join us for an exclusive presentation from former Colorado Ballet Principal, Greg Gonzales, and see what it takes to become a world class ballet dancer!
- Demi and Grand Members
- Friday, June 17, 2023
- Backstage Barre’s signature event! Drinks, friends, comedy, and ballet insights!
- Demi and Grand Members
Board Co-Chair
Mandi Horvath
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Board Co-Chair
Lisa Strachan
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Events Chair
Amanda Heersink
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Marketing Chair
Aubrey Tramontina
Marketing Account Manager
Sam Buck
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Courtney Candelaria
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Joe Daniels
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Kelsey Johnson
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Megan McIver
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Charlotte Revol
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Ashley Sabartinelli
Costumer Service & Social Media Management Professional
Karla Turner
Content Creator, University of Denver Division of Marketing and Communications