Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Colorado Dances celebrates the vibrant dance community of the Centennial State with a one-of-a-kind program featuring Rocky Mountain powerhouses Colorado Ballet and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance — both celebrated for their artistic excellence, cultural impact, and enduring contributions to American dance.
Casting and repertory are subject to change.
Photo credit: Jennifer Grace with Mario Labrador & Liam Hogan in S. Rachmaninoff by Yoshihisa Arai. Photo by Jeff Kearney/Green Box Arts. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble in Cleo Parker Robinson’s “Standing on The Shoulders” in NOW: Premieres at the Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Christopher Duggan.
Ticketing
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- We are offering a number of ticket packages this year.
Click HERE to learn more. - Ticket prices are subject to change.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at [email protected] or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Gates open one hour prior to showtime.
Meet the Performers
Colorado Ballet
Presenting exceptional classical ballet and innovative contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement, Colorado Ballet continues to inspire and grow an increasingly diverse audience base in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado...
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Currently celebrating its 54th Season, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is an international, cross-cultural, dance-arts and educational institution rooted in African-American traditions and the Diaspora, dedicated to excellence in performance, instruction, and community programming. The renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble...
Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Martha Brassel ([email protected])