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Dance Performances, Boulder County, Colorado
For schedule upcoming performances visit the website. For schedule upcoming performances visit the website or call 303-492-8000. Ballet Nouveau Colorado, under the direction of Garrett Ammon and Dawn Fay, presents a full season of performances in Denver and also gives dance classes in Broomfield. Schedule is listed below; see Ballet Nouveau Colorado's dance company website for company and ticket information, and their dance school website for class information. Performances are at Pinnacle Performing Arts Center, 1001 W. 84th Ave. in Denver. 303-430-3985.
BAOBAO FEST, March 2-6 THe 7th annual BaoBao Fest, presented by former members of the world-renowned Ghana Dance Ensemble, honors the West African tradition of gathering until the baobab tree to celebrate African culture. The festival March 2-6 features dancing, drumming, storytelling and much more, at Boulder and Denver locations to be announced. 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. The 2009-2010 season continues with the events listed below; check website for venue and ticket information. 303-443-0028.
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 BIFD hosts participatory folk dancing every Friday night at Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. Learn the dances from 7:30-8:30pm, then stick around for open dancing until 11pm. The group’s New Year’s Day Party is Jan. 1 at the studio; check website for more info. 303-449-2381. 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). CPRD encompasses a professional dance company that performs in Denver, a year-round dance school, a four-week summer dance intensive and a lecture/demonstration program at local schools. 303-295-1759 ext. 13. Feb. 19-28, the company presents its premiere of “Beauty and the Beast,” the classic tale of selflessness and unconditional love. The season finale, “3motions,” is March 19-28. At the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 950 13th St. 303-837-8888;.
Community Contra Dancing is a variety of New England and American folk dances with a few waltzes, hambos, polkas and square dances thrown in. All ages are welcome at bimonthly open dances with live music, held the first and third Fridays of the month at 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, April “So you think you can dance?” During Boulder’s 7th annual “Celebrate Dance Month” in April, everyone can. Dance Bridge presents numerous dance events, including performances, lessons, workshops and demonstrations, and many events are free. “Dance in the Gallery” April 19-22 features dancers from across the Front Range dancing in 15-minute segments in the Canyon Gallery at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Call or visit website for a complete schedule of the month’s events. 303-441-4391. 'Dance Home' at The Solstice Institute 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 8-11:30pm. 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. We all know the Grinch’s heart was two sizes too small, and Danse Etoile Ballet’s performance of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” reveals why. Dec. 22, 2pm and 7pm at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Drive in Broomfield. April 16-17, the company stages the world premiere of “Impressions,” featuring classical, flamenco and contemporary new works. At Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St. 720-938-3030. Under the artistic direction of James Wallace, this company presents innovative ballet performances throughout the region. Unless noted, the events listed below are at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. 303-789-2030.
Davis Contemporary Dance Company The 10-member Davis Contemporary Dance Company strives to present “dance that feeds your soul.” Check the website for updates on the company’s fall concert in the Denver area. The Expressions are the dance companies of the Boulder Parks and Recreation Dance Program. Students of all ages take performance-level classes, and then show what they learned. For information about upcoming classes and performances, check the website. Father/Daughter Valentine’s Day Dance Dads (or grandpas, or uncles) and their little sweethearts up to 9 years old are invited to a special Valentine’s Day dance, Feb. 6 from 6-8pm. Registration includes corsage, photo and treats. At the North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway. 303-413-2770. 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.
“Swing Into the Holidays” with Frequent Flyers’ nontraditional holiday performance, complete with bungie, aerial fabric, invented apparatus, stilts, trapeze and high-energy dance. Dec. 11-13 & 18-20, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. At Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St. 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. This Denver-based company offers performances, classes, demonstrations, workshops and public-school residencies. The spring performance, “Complete the Circuit and Other Dances,” happens March 26-27 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. More information: 303-789-4181. “Empty Spaces” uses dance, theater, music, sculpture and multimedia to help us find new inspirations, dreams and opportunities in our lives and communities. Check the website in early March for more information about the late-April performances in Boulder. 303-589-2048. 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. LAKEWOOD CULTURAL EVENTS CENTER The Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, brings artists from around the region, country and globe to Colorado. Call 303-987-7845 or visit the website for events. LEMON SPONGE CAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET The mission of this company is to present choreography that takes risks and expresses the unpredictable and unexpected. For general information about the ballet troupe and fall performances in the Boulder/Denver area, call 303-545-2298 or visit the website. “Lives Lived in Dance” is a film and interview series highlighting local dance luminaries and the successes and failures that have formed their professional lives. Guests are individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of dance. The next program is Feb. 3; guest TBA. Held at Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. See the Boulder Public Library website for more information or call 303-441-4391. LYONS OLD-TIME COMMUNITY DANCES Reels, mixers, squares, waltzes and the occasional polka—they’re all part of the Old-Time Community Dances held in Lyons on Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3. The evenings begin with simpler, family-friendly dances and progress to more complex dances later in the evening. At Odd Fellows Hall, just north of Fourth and Main streets in downtown Lyons. 303-823-0816. 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. 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. First and third Saturdays of the month 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. Rehearsals take place each Thursday evening at 7:15 pm at the Danceophile Studio, 250 31st Street in Boulder (between Moorhead & Ash Streets in South Boulder). Rehearsals are also open to the community to come and watch and new members are welcome. 303-449-6363. Visit the website for more information. Reverence Academy’s annual holiday dance concert, “Searching for Christmas,” is 2pm on Dec. 12 at Centaurus High School, 10300 South Boulder Road. The celebration features child and adult dancers, holiday music and classic presentations from “The Nutcracker.” A portion of the proceeds and any canned food donations benefit the Sister Carmen Community Center. 303-661-0719. RHYTHMIC RITES SACRED DANCE JOURNEY On the second Sunday of each month, Immersive Arts Studio hosts Rhythmic Rites, a sacred dance journey for all ages. Different artists are featured each month, and participants are encouraged to stay for the entire session, which runs 2-6pm. At 3063 Sterling Circle. The Schiff Dance Collective presents “Project Joy/Full,” which “illuminates how living a life of joy, peace and purpose is a choice, not a circumstance.” Discussions with community and spiritual leaders are intermingled with choreography and original music. Oct. 17 at 8pm at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St.; and Oct. 24, 7pm at Denver School of the Arts, 7111 Montview Blvd. 720-771-2737. 3rd Law’s presents “The CleanRoom,” an evening of dance, theater and film woven together by an eclectic score and creative costuming made from recycled media. Jan 15 & 16 at 7:30pm, at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. 303-938-8656.
“Open Space,” Feb. 5-7, features new works choreographed and produced by students. “Danceworks 2010” is March 11-14, with nationally recognized faculty and guest artists. April 9-11 is the Nexus Dance Concert, showcasing the talents of both the professional dance community and CU student choreographers. Call the box office or visit the website for times and other information. 303-492-8181
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.
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