DETAILS

Who?

Students in any grade level - each residency is customized to the age of the classrooms signing up.

What?

The Daytime Dance residency is a long-term, in-school program offered by Colorado Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement team. Whether delivered as a one-week creative immersion or a multi-month exploration, the program offers students repeated, focused opportunities to:

- Build movement and choreography skills
- Strengthen body and brain through physical expression
- Collaborate and create original work inspired by classroom themes
- Experience the joy of learning through dance

Where?

At your school! We can be in the gym, auditorium, library - any space that allows us to get moving and get creative.

When?

Designed to take place during the regular school day, this program brings professional teaching artists into classrooms for over a period of one week up to three months - whatever timing works best for your school.

Why?

This immersive format supports long-term creative, physical, and academic development and can be customized for elementary, middle, or high school students, including those with disabilities or diverse learning needs. See more info below.

how much?

Cost is dependent on the final schedule, but full price for this program is $150/hour. However, Colorado Ballet has dedicated sholarship funds for this program. Please get in touch to see what we can make happen and work within your budget.

TEACHER & CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

- Teachers are active participants in every session, supporting classroom dynamics and reinforcing goals
- Students wear comfortable school clothes and remove shoes during class
- A pre-program planning meeting is required to align on goals, expectations, and schedule