Workshops are our most customizable and diverse program offerings – we are happy to adapt to fit your needs. A perfect fit for in-school
time, they are also a great fit for non-profit organizations such as libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and other organizations
serving youth, people with disabilities, and adults. Hour-long (and flexible) workshops and/or a weekly series of workshops are
very popular in ECE - 12th grade public, private and charter schools. Thirty to forty five minute workshops are a great fit in
libraries or with participants under five. Costs are on sliding scale based on length, type of workshop and accompaniment, and
number of participants. See reservation form at the bottom of the page to book or express interest in a workshop.
Please note: For workshops serving students under 4 years old, caregivers are required to be present and are highly encouraged to participate.
All grade levels
Day of Dance is a field trip available to students at all grade levels. Bring up to 150 students to Colorado Ballet's studios for a rotation of introductory classes in a variety of dance styles and tour Colorado Ballet's facilities, including the
costume shop. Classes may include any of the offerings below.
Bring Colorado Ballet’s professional dance educators into your classroom for technique classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap or Choreography and Improvisation.
Ages 1½-3 years with a Caretaker
This workshop is specifically designed for the young child that loves to move and dance with music. Emphasis is placed on both fine and gross motor skill development, coordination and balance in a safe nurturing environment that encourages parent involvement.
Pre-K, Early Elementary
Students will learn about a variety of dance concepts, such as, size, balance, rhythm, levels, shapes, and energy. The class will develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and strengthening of the body and brain.
4th Grade through 12th Grade
This workshop focuses on elements of dance and choreography, incorporating contemporary dance styles and culminating in a performance piece created by students.
6th Grade through 12th Grade
This workshop addresses individuality and self-esteem through group discussion and movement exploration. While experiencing something new and creating their own movement, youth are able to make real-world connections and take ownership of their personal strength.
These workshops have limited availability; if you are interested, please do still select these as a preference on the registration form to find out or e-mail to inquire further.
4th Grade through 12th Grade
A social dance originating in Argentina - Argentine Tango. Students will learn the basic elements of tango walk, dramatic presence, and posture and body framing. They will explore using these concepts in improvisation with a partner.
3rd Grade through 12th Grade
Choose from several ballroom dance classics: Argentine Tango, Foxtrot, Merengue,Waltz and many more! Students will learn the basic steps, dramatic presence, and posture and body framing. They will explore using these concepts in improvisation with a partner and in groups.
3rd Grade through 12th Grade
This easy and fun introduction to Bollywood dances will take you on a passage to India, exploring all of the varied styles that contemporary Bollywood dance encompasses— the rhythmic classical footwork of Bharatanatyam and Kathak; the precision and elegance of semi-classical, the passion and storytelling of folk styles; the powerfully enthusiastic bhangra or giddha; and the fusion of Indo-jazz and contemporary Bollywood. With a soundtrack that leaves you shimmying and shaking, you can’t help but love this vibrant class for dance, music, and culture lovers alike!
Kindergarten through 12th grade
Introduction to Brazilian music, history and culture. Students will experience the joy and high energy of Brazilian Samba music exploring a variety of song and dance from different regions of Brazil and the correlation to the yearly festival Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We will learn about samba school traditions and Afro-Bahian songs and dances from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.
- Cultural Folk Dances: a variety of folk dances from all around the world, 1st grade through 12th grade
- Folklorico Mexican Dance, 3rd Grade through 12th Grade
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
The rhythmic dances of the Pacific Islands, Polynesian and Hula incorporate easy-to-perform dance movements set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats. The island breezes and hypnotic beats will cool you, while you develop coordination and stronger overall movement and posture. A beautiful and expressive cultural dance, this class also provides a “total body workout” as it isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core with specific emphasis on the abs, glutes, quads and upper-arms.
- Blues Dance, 3rd Grade through 12th Grade
- Swing Dance, 2nd through 12th Grade
- Social Dances of Yesterday & Today, 3rd Grade through 12th Grade
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Students will learn a variety of dances, rhythms and histories from multiple West African cultures. This workshop includes movement, singing, rhythm, and cultural attire.
ECE- 2nd grade
Get ready to shake, shimmy, and slide like your favorite animal in the animal themed creative movement class! We will play with exciting props, sing songs, and play games all while dancing and sharing our favorite animals.
Toddlers, Pre-K, Early Elementary
Perfect fit for library branches, this workshop brings movement and ballet to an existing story time. Engage your families with younger students in movement games, songs and basic ballet vocabulary. Students will learn about a variety of dance concepts, such as, size, balance, rhythm, levels, shapes, and energy. The class will develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and strengthening the body and brain.
2nd through 12th Grade
Students strengthen their knowledge of vocabulary words and sentence writing in this movement driven lesson. Students will explore embodiments and definitions of words and create dances based on their understanding of sentence writing.
Ages: targeted toward 1st grade science standards
“Freeze like a popsicle! Now melt like a popsicle on a hot summer day!” Students will use creative movement to embody different states of matter and the transitions between them before creating their own solid/liquid dance.
Ages: targeted toward 2nd grade science standards
Pushes and pulls help objects determine their speed and direction. Force can also produce a variety of movements in our bodies. In this class, we will create unique movements demonstrating the effect of those forces pushing and pulling us through the space as we explore various speeds and directions!
Ages: targeted toward 3rd grade science standards
In this workshop students will dance their way through the water cycle. Students will learn about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection all while exploring movement concepts like levels and flow. The workshop will finish with the students creating their own water cycle dance to perform for their peers.
Ages: any and all! Works best with 3rd grade and up but can be adapted
In this fun life skills workshop, participants will move through dance or movement explorations, activities, games, and choreography that challenge their brain. Working individually, in partners, or in teams, the emphasis is on developing problem solving and communication skills while testing and expanding the limits of the human brain. Positive side-effects may include increased coordination and smiles!
3rd through middle school
In this partnership between Colorado Ballet and the Audubon Society you will dance your way through an ecosystem! In this workshop,
students will learn about the different components of an ecosystem and how they are interconnected before creating their
own unique dance to embody the various parts of an ecosystem. Students will utilize kinetic learning in order to better
understand how each component fits into an ecosystem like a puzzle.
$200/1.5 hour program
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6th through 12th Grade
In this workshop students will explore and embody literary concepts such as themes, symbolism, character development, and more! We encourage you to book this workshop for any novel you are currently studying (For example, Symbolism in To Kill a Mockingbird).
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Balance and Motion is a field trip or in school workshop recommended for kindergarten through 5th grade. Students
will explore on and off balance and work with partners and props while developing their motor skills through fun movement
activities.
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Colorado Ballet and the Butterfly Pavilion collaborate on this workshop. Students learn about the life cycle of the butterfly
through movement in this interactive dance and science class.
$200/1hr program
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targeted toward 1st grade science standards. Adaptable for older students.
Students will embody the phases of the moon through dance and movement games, helping them better understand nature’s predictable patterns by connecting it to the physical patterns experienced in dance.
6th through 12th Grade
This anatomy based workshop is an introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems. Students will learn how to warm up the body properly through stretching and conditioning, in addition to producing choreographic work based on their bodies’ muscle makeup.
Reach out to us and see how we can incorporate dance into other lessons that you are teaching your students!
We have trained staff to adapt the above programs to meet the needs of kids and adults with disabilities! Contact Bridget Heddens at bridget.heddens@coloradoballet.org for more information regarding our adaptive workshop opportunities.
Have you always wished you’d danced as a kid? It's not too late! Book any of the above workshops for your Senior Center, Retirement Home, Active Adult Community, Memory Care Units, you name it!
We have many more on and off campus programs, and we're happy to create unique programs that fit your needs. Just ask:
contact Emily Herrin at emily.herrin@coloradoballet.org or 303-339-1632.
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"I like to dance because it shows your personality and I like to have a big one."
– University Prep Charter student
"We got to use our imagination."
– Smith Elementary student