What is Backstage Barre:
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.
A message from Backstage Barre:
Your commitment to the arts in Denver is more critical than ever before. Now is a time when Backstage Barre’s mission, to grow a new generation of ballet enthusiasts, becomes nearer and dearer to our members and community. Your membership support continues to spread the joy, the beauty, the grace, and the athleticism of ballet for seasons to come.
Please know that Backstage Barre plans to have all events listed below whether they are in-person or virtual. No one will miss out on our Backstage Barre season! All tax receipts for memberships will be adjusted based on the 20-21 event schedule and ticket pricing.
Upcoming Events:
Virtual Day of Dance
event Saturday, September 26 • 5:00 - 6:30pm
Backstage Barre Members: Free
Non-Members: $20
RSVP/Purchase Ticket by September 19
This year, Backstage Barre's Day of Dance is going virtual! Head outside or re-arrange your living room for space to boogie as we feature three unique dance styles.
Click here to see all 2020-2021 events & descriptions
- Trivia Night, June 30, 2020 • 7:00pm
Join Backstage Barre for a night of laughs and trivia about Colorado Ballet’s dancers, company and upcoming season! Study up before hand and you could win great prizes! (Public event - Free to Demi/Grand Members and Non-Members) - Christmas in July, July 30, 2020 7:00pm
Colorado Ballet's Backstage Barre is celebrating Christmas in July! Pick up a signature cocktail package from The Family Jones and learn to prepare and enjoy a Columbine Cocktail as we virtually reveal the new costume sponsored by the Young Professionals for The Nutcracker. (Public event - Free to Demi/Grand Members and Non-Members) - Day of Dance, Sept. 26, 2020 5:30-9:00pm Join Backstage Barre for a series of casual back-to-back dance classes of many eclectic styles! (Free to Demi/Grand Members, Non-Members welcome with a purchased ticket)
- Craft & Brews, Nov. 7, 2020, 6:30-9:00pm
Grab a specialty craft brew and join the conversation as local personalities speak in a panel discussion about their craft and Colorado Ballet dancers discuss their art form. (Free to Demi/Grand Members, Non-Members welcome with a purchased ticket!) - Backstage Barre Holiday Party, Dec. 15, 2020, 6:30-9:00pm
Celebrate our production The Nutcracker with behind the scenes Holiday festivities. (Private event - Demi/Grand Members only) - The Great Gatsby Post Party, Feb. 3, 2021
Join Company Dancers, supporters and friends of the ballet directly after the show for drinks and refreshments at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. (Private event - Grand Members Only) - Science of Dance, May 22, 2021 (time still to be announced)
Join Backstage Barre members to learn in an interactive environment about the Science of Dance. Anatomy in Clay® Instructor, Guest Artist and former Principal Dancer with Colorado Ballet, Gregory Gonzales, will take you through an interactive presentation. (Private event - Demi/Grand Members only) - Colorado Ballet’s Gala (day/time still to be announced)
Join us for a magical night including cocktails, dinner, a live performance, silent and live auctions and dancing on the stage. (Free to Grand Members, Demi Members receive a discounted ticket & Non-Members welcome with a purchased ticket!
Backstage Barre Membership Options: Memberships may be purchased at any time and last one year from the purchase date.
DEMI MEMBERSHIP $10/month
- 20% off performance tickets
- One ticket to Craft & Brews
- One ticket to Day of Dance
- One ticket to Science of Dance
- Exclusive access to Backstage Barre Holiday Party
- Exclusive access to insider events
- Discounts on 2021 Gala ticket/s
GRAND MEMBERSHIP $30/Month – All Previous Benefits from Demi Membership plus:
- Invitation to receptions/rehearsal for Giselle
- One ticket voucher for a season performance of your choice
- Invitation to The Great Gatsby Post-Show Party
- 2021 Gala Ticket
Backstage Barre Board Members:
Executive Board
Board Co-Chair
Adam C. Diskin
Education Technology Professional at 2U, Inc.
Board Co-Chair
Aubrey Tramontina
Marketing Professional
Membership Co-Chair
Julia Eisenberg
Vice President at Insights at 20|20 Research
Membership Co-Chair
Charlotte Revol
Investment Manager at Walton Enterprises
Finance Chair
Liz Buckley
Senior tax analyst for Advanced Energy Industries
Events Chair
Mandi Horvath
Wildlife Biologist
Marketing Co-Chair
Kiel Butterfield
Professional Research Assistant at University of Colorado Anschutz, Department of Dermatology
Marketing Co-Chair
Ian Campbell CEO, Mission Suites
Board
Kisha Blanton
Early Elementary Programs Coordinator, Denver Zoo
James M Eckhart Jr.
Engineering Program Manager
Microsoft Corporation
Laura Greb
Client Assistant, Baird
Allison Hicks
Pediatrician, Specialization in Allergy and Immunology
Adrienne Kovac
Attorney, Davis Grahams & Stubbs
Lisa Stranchan
Director of Development, Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
Tiffany Walker
Trust Officer, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
