Colorado Ballet AcademyAnnounces New Adult Dance Class Offerings
Denver, CO (September 22, 2025) – Colorado Ballet Academy is thrilled to announce several new adult class offerings alongside a robust roster of existing adult classes and performance opportunities for lovers and learners of ballet.
“All students are welcome and encouraged to attend, no matter their experience. I’m so proud of the positive and supportive learning environment that our teachers cultivate for our adult students to discover or recover the art of dance and movement,” shared Academy Director Erica Fischbach.
New this year are Adult Beginner/Intermediate Ballet on Monday and Tuesday mornings, Adult Broadway Jazz on Tuesday nights, Adult Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary Performance on Thursday nights, and Ballet Burn on Saturday mornings.
“Last year was the first time CBA offered adult performance classes, and it was extremely moving to see such true joy in their beautiful performances. This year we are so excited to be able to offer an even wider variety of classes as we expand our adult class programming to accommodate people’s busy schedules and include different techniques based on growing student interest,” continued Fischbach.
Classes start at just $25 for a drop-in, or save with a “punch card” option of 5- or 10-class packs. For a limited time, new students can enjoy the first class free!
Students have the opportunity to train with CBA’s esteemed faculty, and for those interested in pursuing their ballet journey more seriously, CBA is excited to offer several opportunities to perform original choreography in a culminating end-of-semester showcase in Colorado Ballet’s Black Box Theater at the Armstrong Center for Dance.
“As we continue growing our community and strengthening our touchpoints across Denver, we want our patrons to feel as welcome taking class in the studios on Santa Fe Drive as they do at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House watching our company productions. We look forward to seeing students of all ages fill the studios to enjoy learning this incredible art form.” stated Artistic Director Gil Boggs.
COLORADO BALLET ACADEMY ADULT CLASSES
Colorado Ballet Academy (CBA)’s Adult Dance Classes are open to the public. You do not need to be a student or affiliate of Colorado Ballet to participate. For a limited time, new students can enjoy the first class free. Offer valid through 10/04/2025.
Classes are co-ed and open to students 18+ years old. Younger students will be allowed to attend class on a case-by-case basis. We welcome all interested people to participate in Adult Dance Classes at CBA. For full class schedule, descriptions, and registration, please visit our website coloradoballet.org/Adult-Dance-Classes.
2025/2026 PERFORMANCES
DRACULA | Presented by Richards Carrington, LLC
October 3–12, 2025
The return of Colorado’s cult favorite, Dracula promises all the spine-chilling drama and dark screams of this classic gothic love story set in 19th century Transylvania, based on the novel by Bram Stoker. With choreography by Michael Pink and Philip Feeney’s original score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, Dracula's return to the Mile High City illuminates the spooky season for audiences craving a thrilling adventure.
THE NUTCRACKER | Presented by PNC Bank
November 29–December 28, 2025
The Nutcracker returns to the stage for Colorado Ballet’s 65th season to delight audiences of all ages. This timeless tradition and audience favorite captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, a symphony of swirling snowflakes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
THE GREAT GATSBY | Presented by Mary Ellen and David Wright
January 30-February 8, 2026
Continuing to bring new and innovative works to Denver, Colorado Ballet presents The Great Gatsby. Originally scheduled to appear at The Ellie in 2021 during the pandemic, this new ballet will make its long-anticipated premiere at Colorado Ballet, transporting you back to the Roaring Twenties through cinematic sets, an original score by Carl Davis, and dramatic choreography by Jorden Morris. Experience the decadence of history’s most carefree decade as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel unfolds through dance.
Plus, save the date for Saturday, February 7, 2025! We are excited to partner with our fellow Denver Arts Complex friends at jazz club & restaurant Dazzle between our matinee and evening performances of THE GREAT GATSBY on February 7, 2025 for an exclusive *all inclusive* Roaring Twenties-style party filled with champagne, small bites, music, and revelry! Costumes and a Jay Gatsby attitude highly encouraged!
March 6–15, 2026
Returning to the home of its 1997 inception for the first time in a decade, Colorado Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Our dancers of today breathe fresh, new character into this iconic work which Colorado Ballet originally commissioned Wheeldon to create on the company. Shakespeare’s comical play comes to life alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s score performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
MASTERWORKS | Sponsored by Denver Ballet Guild
April 10–19, 2026
MasterWorks, Colorado Ballet’s annual repertory production, returns with a captivating trio of powerhouse masterpieces that put artistic excellence and innovation on full display—Concerto Barocco by George Balanchine, The Rite of Spring by Glen Tetley with Igor Stravinsky’s music which revolutionized and radicalized original audiences, and the world premiere of a new contemporary work by Yoshihisa Arai commissioned by Colorado Ballet, choreographed to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
TICKETS
Please contact Colorado Ballet’s Patron Services team online at COLORADOBALLET.ORG, via email, or over the phone at (303) 339-1637, from Monday–Friday from 10am-4pm.
Visit our website at coloradoballet.org and follow us on social media to remain up-to-date on all Colorado Ballet’s latest announcements, events, media, and more.
ABOUT COLORADO BALLET
Presenting exceptional classical ballet and innovative contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement, Colorado Ballet continues to inspire and grow an increasingly diverse audience base in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 65 years of excellence. As a world-class professional company serving over 100,000 national and international patrons, Colorado Ballet presents 58 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,000 seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Company’s 40 professional dancers and 22 studio company dancers come from all over the world. Colorado Ballet’s The Armstrong Center for Dance, a 35,000 square foot building, boasts eight state-of-the-art professional dance studios and amenities for the professional Company. Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet performs classical ballet masterpieces, full-length story ballets and its critically acclaimed repertory production MasterWorks, featuring varied works from neoclassical ballets to world premieres. The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 1,200 students from toddlers to seniors each year. Colorado Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement offers programs to students and community members, making over 25,000 contacts and reaching over 200 schools and organizations annually. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses including youth, families, teachers, and people with and without disabilities. For more information, please visit coloradoballet.org.
