Top Dance companys in Denver, United States

Our teenage son started at Colorado Ballet Academy (CBA) after experiencing a wonderful summer intensive with the school. CBA's Director, Erica Fischbach and her entire staff & faculty are amazing with the students. I would highly recommend CBA to other families looking for a high caliber ballet studio for their children in the Denver metro area.

Amazing school. My daughter is in Pre Pro. First year. Teachers and staff truly concerned about the well being of the whole student. Very attentive to technique, bring guest teachers, attention to choreography as well as dance competitions. A true school to ore pare for the professional career in dance.

Fantastic training institution with caring and professional educators. They offer classes for all ages, a pre-professional division, workshops and intensives. The relationships a dancer can build here and the skills they can learn will prepare them for a future in dance!

Please note that Colorado Ballet (professional company) and Colorado Ballet Academy (ballet school) are not the same, even though they are under the same roof and they work together. The professional company sometimes gives performance opportunities to Academy students and those students sometimes feed into the company when their training reaches a certain level.

I am seeing a lot of reviews here about the company and issues with the business office or the performance venue, and not the Academy--which is probably confusing and misleading to people looking for information about the educational aspect of this nonprofit organization which contributes to the cultural community in Denver in a number of ways.

We went to Nutcracker ballet today.
It was a matinee performance. We go to Colorado Ballet Nutcracker every year. This was the weakest version of COVID-19 Nutcracker. I think most of dancers were kids from the Colorado Ballet Academy.
The costumes were not as beautiful as they were at pre-Covid years. We paid $400, the most we paid for Colorado Ballet Nutcracker, but we were disappointed the most.
Hopefully, regular evening performances better.

My daughter has been dancing at DcD for over 6 years now, and she loves it today, just as much as when she started when she was 4 years old. This is in large part due to Miss Jennifer. She is such a caring, dedicated teacher. Just as important as teaching the kids proper technique and form, she takes great pride in making sure that everyone is having a positive fun experience. Miss Jennifer has instilled a passion for ballet and dance in my daughter that will last a lifetime.

My daughter has been at DcD for several years. She has developed strong bonds and trusted friendships with many of the girls in her classes, which is so important given how much time they spend together at the studio. I believe the reason for this is because the owner and teachers at DcD expect dancers to be supportive and encouraging of one another. It’s a safe, fun, yet rigorous training environment that we feel has made a huge difference in our daughter’s life over the years.

Regarding the training, the greatest strengths of DcD is that they support the girls’ dance development at whatever level, from the lead company girls with difficult technical ballet choreography, to the wee ones just learning how to smile on stage. The performances are of high quality, always classy yet entertaining. If you are in the market, I highly recommend checking it out.

Both of my daughters have taken dance lessons at the Dance Conservatory of Denver (DCD) and had a wonderful experience. The younger classes are perfectly age appropriate with the right mix of fun and instruction. The older classes include reasonable corrections to help with form and execution. The studio culture is lovely - very supportive and encouraging, with a great parent community. We're so grateful to have found such a fantastic studio!

My daughter has been attending DCD since she was four, and she wouldn't want to dance anywhere else! The instruction is excellent, and the teachers are encouraging. The caring environment that DCD fosters has helped my daughter form valuable friendships. She will dearly miss this school and its dancers once she graduates.

My daughter loves DCD! After dancing at another studio, we moved here for the outstanding ballet instruction and friendly, non competitive environment. She spends a lot of time dancing and I couldn’t have asked for a better second home for her. Her teachers, Ms Jennifer and Ms Cori, are not only professional, but their genuine interest, warmth and support bring out the absolute best in every dancer. I can see the joy and growth in my daughter’s dancing/performances and above all she is happy and having fun!! Highly recommend!!

My twin girls have been going to DCD since 2015 for pre-ballet. They are now in 2nd grade and have also participated in 2 Nutcrackers and 1 spring performance. They LOVE it. Especially they enjoy the performing. I am a former dancer (15 yrs of training) so I was a little picky about where I wanted to send my daughters. The atmosphere at DCD is wonderful: uplifting, empowering, fun, and non competitive. My daughters can struggle with not listening or following along; their teacher will help redirect them but she never forces them. This style works with my girls, and they still remember choreography from last spring! It is amazing! The studio also has older dancers mentor/assist with younger (especially with performances) and they take this seriously and see it as a privilege. I have been so impressed with the older dancer’s attitude toward that. As a result it is just a great community to be a part of, teaching my daughters more than just dance. We love Miss Jennifer!

My daughter has been dancing with DCD for 6 years since she was 3. She absolutely loves the studio, teachers and her friends there. I would say that one of the features of DCD that makes it so special, is the interaction between older dancers and the younger ones through the Nutcracker and Triple Bill performances. As she has gradually progressed through the levels, dancers take on age appropriate additional responsibility and learn to become mentors. Additionally, they look forward to taking on new roles, understanding that everyone plays an important part in making the shows a success, and helping younger dancers to learn their choreography. It is a collaborative, supportive environment where developing positive self-esteem is a priority for the teachers. While my daughter is passionate about ballet, I know that she will take away so many important skills from DCD. We feel so fortunate to have our daughter be part of this community and company.

I have 3 dancers ranging from 5-16yrs old at DCD. At every level, from Pre-Ballet to Advanced, they have the most supportive and caring environment along with excellent instruction and high quality training. Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Cori are remarkable how they inspire dancers through their genuine love and passion for what they do. It says something when my girls look forward to going and then leave class smiling! The Nutcracker and Triple Bill performances showcase all their true enjoyment, hard work and dedication.

My daughter goes here for ballet classes and I have picked up adult classes too. Such a friendly yet disciplined ballet academy. Instructors are nice and helpful. Love their productions! I see my daughter attending this for many many years!

Worst experience ever.

I paid over $200 for tickets that were completely wasted had to walk out of the venue because of the people surrounding me.

Barely able to follow anything going on in the show because of people with unruly children.

Walked out at first intermission, talked to a door person and they didnt even care people were walking out.

Sorry but if the venue cant sell tickets appropriately for ages so people can enjoy the show. Then I simply wont return.

If you cater to children please schedule accordingly to time slots so that people that want to actually enjoy the show can enjoy the show I have children myself but my children can handle a public event without causing a disruption to the public.

There were children kicking the seat backs babies crying, and children that couldnt sit still.

If you said a word to the parents it was almost like I was a criminal, sorry but I came for a cultural experience not for drama and distraction.

Just so bummed that we weren't able to get in when we arrived 12 minutes late to the Nutcracker. We left home in plenty of time, but due to 4 accidents that showed up on our GPS, sitting in traffic 45 minutes to go 6 miles, then waiting and waiting to get into the parking garage, then waiting in line to pay for parking, then walking the 3 blocks, we arrived late. Our seats were at the top, free-standing seats in the Loge, so there wouldn't have been any problem to let us in except the usher would not let us in. When we were seated at the halfway point intermission, she stated she allowed "about 15 people" who were late comers before us to go in and view the ballet from our seats. Those were OUR SEATS!! While waiting the agonizing 30 plus minutes from the lobby, you could see the TV monitor by the bar, but the quality was terrible and you could only hear the orchestra if you stood against the wall, far from the one TV. I was beside myself with anger and disappointment that we could not just slip in and sit in our seats. There were at least 60 people who were late walking in with us, and those we hung out with in the lobby all stated how early they left and how accidents impeded them getting to the ballet on time. What we did see was great, and I still am so very disappointed that our night ended up the way it did because of an inconsiderate usher and some car crashes.

Great ballet company in Colorado. As someone who loves ballet but has only seen the Nutcracker several times, I was happy to learn upon moving to Denver that they have a ballet company which every year comes out with a full season comprised of classics as well as new works.

I first saw the company perform at the Arvada Center for their "Evening Under the Stars" in which they danced selections from past seasons as well as some teasers from the current season. I finally got the chance to see a full performance when I went to see Alice in Wonderland at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Amazing show, funny and entertaining while also displaying the amazing talent and athleticism of the dancers. The sets were very creative and the orchestra was great too. It was great show for both adults and kids and I am not surprised to learn the performances were sold out. Now I can't wait to catch Swan Lake for next season!