Colorado Ballet Academy’s Winter Workshops are back for the 2023/2024 Academy Year! Explore the options below and find something that challenges, inspires, and excites you this Holiday season.
Students outside CBA are encouraged and welcome to attend all workshops! If you have questions regarding level placement, please contact academy@coloradoballet.org.
December 11–12, 2023 (Ages 3–7)
Everything you love about The Nutcracker—up close and personal!
Traverse your way through the Kingdom of the Sugarplum Fairy as you experience each lively variation that visits sweet treats from around the world. Create crafts along the way to remember
this magical adventure.
Tuition | $100
Registration Fee | $10
Ages 3–4 | 4:30–6:30pm
4:30-5:00pm Technique
5:00-5:15pm Break
5:15-6:00pm Nutcracker Movement
Exploration
6:00-6:30pm Crafts
Instructor: Erika Sandre
Ages 5–7 | 4:30–6:30pm
4:30-5:00pm Technique
5:00-5:15pm Break
5:15-6:00pm Nutcracker Movement Exploration
6:00-6:30pm Crafts
Instructor: Suellen de Villiers
December 11–12, 2023 (Level 1–4) (Ages 7–13)
Dance your way into the spirit of the holiday season! Students will elevate their ballet technique while experiencing festive fun as they learn excerpts from The
Nutcracker!
Monday, December 11 | 4:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, December 12 | 4:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Gabrielle Johnson
Single Day Option
Tuition | $55
Registration Fee | $10
Two Day Option
Tuition | $105
Registration Fee| $10
Schedule
4:30–5:20pm: Ballet Technique
5:20–5:30pm: Break
5:30–6:30pm: Nutcracker Variations
Monday, December 11 | 4:30–7:30pm
Tuesday, December 12 | 4:30–7:30pm
Instructor: Domenico Luciano
Single Day Option
Tuition | $75
Registration Fee | $10
Two Day Option
Tuition | $145
Registration Fee | $10
Schedule
4:30–5:45pm: Ballet Technique
5:45–6:00pm: Break
6:00–7:30pm: Nutcracker
Variations
New Year’s Adult Ballet Workshop | January 3–4, 2024 | Beginner
and Intermediate/Advanced
New Year’s Dance Camp January 4, 2024 | Ages 3-5
and 6-7
New Year’s Back to Ballet Workshop January 4–5 ,2024 | Levels 1-2
New Year’s Workshop with Madame Olga | January 4–6,
2024 | Levels 3–PPD
January 3–4, 2024 (Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced)
Experience the joy of ballet at any age!
Colorado Ballet Academy is offering a special adult winter workshop for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dancers ages 18+. This workshop is a great opportunity to build community, learn from world-class ballet instructors, and improve your technique, artistry, and musicality.
Reasons why our Adult Winter Workshop is right for you:
Single Day Option
Tuition | $75
Registration Fee | $10
Two Day Option
Tuition | $145
Registration Fee | $10
Beginner Level: Adult students who are new to ballet or prefer to work in a slower paced environment.
Intermediate/Advanced Level: Adult students who have a minimum of 3 years of
committed ballet training.
Not sure which level is best for you? Contact CBA at academy@coloradoballet.org and we will be sure to set you up for success!
Stretch & Pilates: Stretch and Pilates class will utilize exercises focusing on correct posture, alignment, improving flexibility and range of motion in all of the major muscle groups. The class will also include some exercises to strengthen the core, leg, foot, and arm muscles, while improving balance and stabilization.
Ballet Technique: A daily ballet class that reestablishes placement and proper form, focusing on musicality and physicality.
Variations: Variations class will focus on the sequencing and choreography of cherished classical variations from beloved ballets. Experience your favorite ballet from a new perspective this year!
Jazz: Jazz class focuses on developing skills in musicality, alignment and expression through jazz dance. The warm-up and progressions in class allow students to release stress and harness their power in a fun and playful environment.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
5:30pm–6:00pm: Stretch & Pilates with Bernadette Torres
6:00pm–7:15pm: Ballet Technique with Erika Sandre
7:15pm–7:30pm: Break
7:30pm–8:30pm: Variations with Erika Sandre
Thursday, January 4, 2024
5:30pm–6:00pm: Stretch & Pilates with Bernadette Torres
6:00pm–7:15pm: Ballet Technique with Gabrielle Johnson
7:15pm–7:30pm: Break
7:30–8:30pm: Jazz with David Smithey
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
5:30pm–6:00pm: Stretch & Pilates with Bernadette Torres
6:00pm–7:15pm: Ballet Technique with Gabrielle Johnson
7:15pm–7:30pm: Break
7:30pm–8:30pm: Variations with Gabrielle Johnson
Thursday, January 4, 2024
5:30pm-6pm Stretch & Pilates with Bernadette Torres
6:00pm-7:15pm Ballet Technique with Erika Sandre
7:15pm-7:30pm Break
7:30pm-8:30pm Jazz with David Smithey
January 4, 2024 (Ages 3–7)
Ring in the New Year with a magical winter themed dance camp! Our youngest dancers will participate in an imaginative ballet class, explore the magic of winter and create themed crafts. Whether they are brand new to ballet or have some experience, this camp is designed to spark creativity and nurture a love for dance.
Tuition | $55
Registration Fee |$10
Ages 3–4 | 4:30–6:30pm
4:30pm–5:00pm: Technique
5:00pm–5:15pm: Break
5:15pm–6:00pm: Movement Exploration
6:00pm–6:30pm: Crafts
Instructor: Julianna Donadio
Ages 5–7 | 4:30–6:30pm
4:30–5:00pm: Technique
5:00–5:15pm: Break
5:15–6:00pm: Movement Exploration
6:00–6:30pm: Crafts
Instructor: Erika Sandre
January 4 & 5, 2024 (Levels 1–2) (Ages 7–9)
Encourage your child to take their ballet technique to the next level with Colorado Ballet Academy’s Back to Ballet Workshop! Each class has been created with care to set their body and mind up for a year of success with exercises designed to strengthen their ballet fundamentals and promote mental wellness.
Elementary: CBA Levels 1–2 (Ages 7–9)
Young students will work on core strength through creative
and fun exercises, experience a short ballet class and unveil their inner artistry when they create their own dance inspired by Colorado’s winter
scenery.
Single Day Option
Tuition | $55
Registration Fee | $10
Two Day Option
Tuition | $105
Registration Fee | $10
Schedule
4:30pm–5:00pm: Conditioning
5:00pm–5:45pm: Technique Class
5:45pm–6:00pm: Break
6:00pm–6:30pm: Winter Wonderland Make a Dance
Instructor: Suellen de Villiers
January 4–6, 2024 (Levels 3–PPD) (Ages 9–20)
Special guest artist Madame Olga will help students jump into the New Year! Madame Olga will work with Intermediate/Advanced students to bring a stronger sense of mindfulness to their dancing. Beginning with a workout, students will take a deep dive into core strength, alignment, and stamina to prepare and build confidence for the busy semester of ballet ahead.
Single Day Tuition | $105
Registration Fee | $10
Total: $115
All three days Tuition | $300
Registration Fee | $15
Total | $315
Thursday, January 4
4:30pm–6:30pm: Conditioning and Technique with Domenico
Luciano
6:30pm–6:45pm: Break
6:45pm–7:45pm: Variations with Domenico Luciano
Friday, January 5
4:30pm–5:00pm Conditioning with Domenico Luciano
5:00pm–6:30pm Technique with Madame Olga
6:30pm–6:45pm Break
6:45pm–7:45pm Variations with Madame
Olga
Saturday, January 6
10:00am–11:30am: Technique with Madame Olga
11:30am–11:45am: Break
11:45am–1:15pm: Variations with
Madame Olga
All 3 Days
Single Day Tuition | $105
Registration Fee | $10
Total | $115
All three days Tuition | $300
Registration Fee | $15
Total | $315
Thursday, January 4
4:30pm–6:30pm: Conditioning and Technique with Madame Olga
6:30pm–6:45pm: Break
6:45pm–7:45pm: Variations with Madame
Olga
Friday, January 5
4:30pm–6:30pm Conditioning and Technique with Bernadette Torres
6:30pm–6:45pm Break
6:45pm–7:45pm Variations with Bernadette
Torres
Saturday, January 6
10:00am–11:30am Technique with Madame Olga
11:30am–11:45am Break
11:45am–1:15pm Variations with Madame Olga
All 3 Days