Top Places To See Ballet In Denver
Colorado Ballet
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
1101 13th St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 837-8888
www.coloradoballet.org
Price: Ticket prices vary depending on production
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As the Colorado Ballet enters it 52nd impressive season, it is clear that this company is a nationally-known and celebrated ballet powerhouse bringing tremendous, high-quality dance to Colorado. From the very first production in 1961 of "The Nutcracker" to other well-known pieces like "Swan Lake," "Peter Pan" and more, its dancers have been wowing audiences for decades. This company is certainly the premier place to catch ballet and dance in Colorado.
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
Performance locations vary
301 Industrial Lane, Suite 12
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-5685
www.bncdance.com
Price: Tickets range from $15 to $45
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Ballet Nouveau Colorado is one of the most exciting and up-and-coming new dance companies in Colorado. It was established in 1992, yet has recently grown to national attention, including being named in Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" dance companies. This company brings both classic dance pieces and new and innovative modern dance to the stage with pieces like "The Nutcracker," "Intersection," "Love in the Digital Age" and a series of Rock Ballets in which dancers perform to the music of Queen, INXS and David Bowie. Yes, Ballet Nouveau is an excellent place to catch fantastic dance with a modern twist.
Kim Robards Dance
1387 S Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 825-4847
www.kimrobardsdance.org
Price: Tickets vary depending on production
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Kim Robards Dance is another modern take on traditional dance in Denver. Established in 1987 as Colorado Repertory Dance Company, it made the change to Kim Robards in 1993 and has been seeing success ever since. All dance is the original choreography of Artistic Director Kim Robards, a nationally- and internationally-recognized artist. Kim Robards presents a variety of ballet, modern dance and training in her intimate and welcoming dance space.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
119 Park Ave W
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-1759
www.cleoparkerdance.org
Price: Tickets vary depending on productions
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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is an institution in Denver. This internationally-recognized dance ensemble is lead by Cleo Parker Robinson herself, an acclaimed dance artist in these parts. Robinson has served as a cultural ambassador all over the world, been honored at the Kennedy Center and even served on the President's National Council on the Arts. The professional dance ensemble offers a variety of dance productions from well-known and classic favorites to modern dance and traditional African dance.
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Boulder Ballet
Performing at locations throughout Boulder
(303) 443-0028
www.boulderballet.org
Prices: Ticket prices vary depending on production
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If you are willing to drive just a bit outside of Denver, then you will be rewarded by the wonderful Boulder Ballet company. Boulder Ballet is Boulder's premier professional dance company and ballet school, offering beautiful performances at locations throughout the Boulder area. Established in 1983, Boulder Ballet brings such classics as "The Nutcracker" and "Cinderella" to the stage, as well as other more modern performances like "Storybook Ballet" and "Ballet in the Park." The trip to one of these shows is completely worth the drive.
