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Dance Performances, Boulder County, Colorado
Aug. 1-14: The best aerial artists in the world come to Boulder for two weeks every August to strut their stuff. The one-of-a-kind event, presented by Boulder’s Frequent Flyers Productions, features performances in bungee, fabric, corde lisse, trapeze and more, at three venues in Boulder; see the website for class offerings and complete schedule. 303-245-8272.
For schedule upcoming performances visit the website or call 303-492-8000. July 31: BNC’s summer lab is a three-week intensive for serious dancers. On the last day of the lab, dancers present a fully produced concert, open to the public. 8pm at a venue to be announced; see the website for more information and to take a peek at the 2010-2011 season. 303-466-3776. This award-winning group comes from backgrounds as diverse as jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, African dance and classical ballet and is known for its innovative choreography combined with acrobatic lifts. The company often performs at area festivals and other special events; visit the website for schedule of upcoming events. 303-443-3262. BOULDER COMMUNITY DANCES AT THE AVALON The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., hosts social dances all year long on its large, cushioned dance floor, and all events include a lesson. You can tango every Monday night at 8pm and on alternate Sundays; Wednesday Waltz Etcetera is on second and fourth Wednesdays at 7pm; and the Boulder Salsa Social begins at 6:30pm every Thursday. BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS Fridays: BIFD hosts participatory folk dancing weekly at Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. Learn the dances from 7:30-8:30pm, then stick around for open dancing until 11pm. Your first visit is free, and subsequent visits are just $5. 303-449-2381. Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Performances July 30-31: More than 150 dancers from around the world come to Boulder for this yearly workshop, now in its 32nd year. The two weeks of classes begin July 17 and culminate in a weekend of performances by BJDW students and resident dancers. See the website for times and venues. 303-449-0399. BreakThrough Arts offers free classes for teens after school, including hip-hop and break dancing. Call 303-443-4474 ext. 4650 or visit the website (click on Programs/Teens). Visit the website for a schedule of upcoming performances. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater is located at 119 Park Ave. West in Denver. 303-295-1759 ext. 13. 1st and 3rd Fridays: Community Contra Dancing is a variety of New England and American folk dance with a few waltzes, hambos, polkas and square dances thrown in. All ages are welcome at bimonthly open dances with live music, 7:15pm at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave. Refreshments included with nominal cover charge. 303-433-1346. The Dairy Center, at 2590 Walnut St., is a 40,000-square-foot multidisciplinary arts center where many of Boulder’s liveliest arts organizations hold classes, exhibitions and performances. 303-440-7826. Dance Bridge, a project of the Boulder Arts Commission, is a clearinghouse for dancers and the community. The group lists classes, dance companies, workshops, festivals, info on grants and auditions, calendar listings and everything else “dance” on its website. Sign up for the twice-monthly newsletter to stay updated. 303-441-4391. "Dance Home" at The Solstice Institute Thursdays: Dance Home is a weekly “safe” dance environment for families and others who wish to dance alone or with others in a smoke- and alcohol-free setting. Dance barefoot to hip-hop, funk, tribal, trance and world music at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., every Thursday night from 8:30-11:30pm. Pay what you can, from $5 to $10. 303-499-9357. Dance of the Heart specializes in Argentine tango: social dance parties, performances, private lessons, group classes, and eventrips to other tango communities in the U.S. and abroad. See website for local classes and international workshops. 303-938-0716. Fridays: Weekly public dances connect people who value tolerance, peace and the sacredness of life and who enjoy celebrating this life with others. Boulder dances are at 7:15pm at the Mennonite Church, 3910 Table Mesa Drive, one block east of Broadway. Visit the website for schedule of upcoming performances. This company presents innovative ballet performances throughout the region. Check the website in mid- to late summer for information about the 2010-2011 season. 303-789-2030. Davis Contemporary Dance Company The 10-member Davis Contemporary Dance Company strives to present “dance that feeds your soul.” Visit the website for schedule of upcoming performances. Elevation Dance Summer Dance Showcase Elevation Dance is a Boulder-based company offering opportunities in youth dance, like summer intensives, weekend workouts, concerts and competition choreography. Visit the website for complete schedule of events. The Expressions are the performance-level dance companies of the Boulder Parks and Recreation Dance Program. For information about auditions, classes and performances, check the website. Tuesdays, June 8-Sept. 14: The Postoley Dance Ensemble hosts this annual outside dancing experience weekly. Learn the steps from 7-8pm, then dance until 10pm. At Boulder Municipal Plaza, beside the Dushanbe Tea House on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. On July 13 & 27, the group gives free lessons to children beforehand, at 6:15pm. 303-499-6363. These 40 women, ranging in age from 40 to 75, “love to dance and can’t stop” as they celebrate all women through the sheer joy of dance. Visit the website for information on upcoming performances.
Check the website or call for upcoming performances. 303-245-8272. Have flair and attitude? Learn Gypsy flamenco dance from master instructor and choreographer René Heredia, who also teaches classical guitar and directs Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre. 303-722-0054. HALAU HULA O NA MAUNA KOMOHANA The Hula School of the Western Mountains works to preserve the art of ancient and modern Hawaiian dance, along with chanting, history, culture and some current politics, such as the Sovereignty Movement. Students offer free public performances at three summer festivals: Boulder Creek Festival, Boulder International Dance Festival, and the Asian Pacific Festival. 303-447-9772. Hamsa Arts offers classes, workshops and performances in Middle Eastern dance. 303-449-5030. Visit the website for a schedule of upcoming performances. 303-789-4181. For schedule of upcoming performances, visit the website or call 303-604-5244. Instructional & Recreational Dance To take a class or join a troupe, go to Dance Studios/Instruction to learn about movement and dance opportunities in Boulder and surrounding towns in ballroom, jazz, folk, hula, salsa, African, swing and a lot more. Listings for all ages and abilities. For schedule of upcoming performances, visit the website or call 303-449-0399. LEMON SPONGE CAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET Visit the website for a schedule of upcoming performances. MORAPORVIDA CONTEMPORARY DANCE Moraporvida Contemporary Dance is a new national, repertory, dance company based on urban experiences and contemporary styles. For schedule of upcoming performances, visit the website.
Motion Underground offers frequent performances of hip-hop, jazz and break dance in the Boulder area. Check the website for a schedule of upcoming performances. The studio at 2691 30th St. offers classes in these “underground” dance styles to children, teens and adults. 303-786-7660. 1st and 3rd Saturdays: Twice-monthly swing dances feature a healthy mix of swing-era, jump blues, jazz and blues to get everyone out on the dance floor. Come early (7-8:30pm) for an introductory lesson, then dance until 1am. At Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. 720-929-9618. For class schedules, check the website. Postoley Dance Ensemble is a performing ethnic dance company specializing in the culture, music and dance of Ukraine and Poland. They offer spectacular and informative performances for schools, universities, the community, festivals, parties and special programs. Performances are done in beautiful original costumes with authentic live music. Visit the website for more information. Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance Club Saturdays, June 19-Sept. 4: The 52nd Annual Summer Square Dance Club is for everyone, whether you’re dancing or just watching. Rounds start at 7:30pm; squares run from 8-10:15pm. The venue for June 19-July 17 is the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th and Stickney streets. From July 24-Sept. 4, the weekly event is at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Mountain View Ave. Information: 303-823-5925 or e-mail lavern921 @ aol.com. The Reverance Academy 2010-2011 schedule starts Aug. 16. The academy is at 1370 Miners Drive, Suite 103, in Lafayette. 303-661-0719. Scandinavian Fifth Saturday Bygdedans July 31: If a month contains a fifth Saturday, it means it’s time for a Scandinavian dance, with a wide range of Swedish and Norwegian dances for all experience levels. 8-10:30pm at Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. For more information, call Eric at 303-415-1187. Call or visit the website for current schedule of events. 720-771-2737.
Call or visit the website for current schedule of events. 303-938-8656.
VAC brings together dozens of local folk-arts groups and publishes Stomp!, a bimonthly newsletter. See www.villageartscoalition.org for Boulder County dance opportunities. 303-440-8303. Zikr Sacred Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of David Taylor, offers a spectrum of works based on transcendent dance rituals from ancient world cultures. The best way to find out about upcoming performances is on their Facebook fan page, or e-mail Taylor: dt @ dtdt.org
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