The new lead at CCD( Sandra Parks since 2023) is phenomenal and progressive. My three daughters have been dancing here for several years and the last two years with Sandra have been incredible. The school focuses on performances and stage presence and not on competitive dance which is what my kids were looking for. Some of these productions are as top caliber as collegiate shows I saw at University of PA. There is a lot of love, laughter, nuttiness and grit amongst these families who do help keep this non-profit afloat. The faculty are invested, creative, and committed to these young kids and I’m so lucky to have found this place in the middle of the pandemic.
My two girls have been dancing here for the last six years. The new director (Sandra) is amazing and has brought so much focus and positive culture to the studio. The training is well rounded, instructors are top notch and kind. Classes are small and my girls get a lot out of them.
My daughter has been dancing at Colorado Conservatory of Dance for 12 years. The dance instruction is excellent. The ballet training is really top notch and there are a wide variety of other dance classes to choose from. She has also learned about her body (I am amazed by all the bones she can name!) and how to safely move her body. As a parent, I am so thankful that we found a dance studio that truly cares about the dancers as individuals and cares about their well being.
My daughter has been dancing at Colorado Conservatory of Dance for the past nine years. I cannot say enough good things about this studio. They have wonderful teachers who teach her the techniques of classical ballet and the art of the dance. Not only do they teach their students how to be a good dancer, they also teach them how to be good citizens. The dancers there have opportunities to experience the professional side of the dance and have outstanding choreographers, teachers and coaches. In my opinion CCD is the finest ballet studio available in this area!
Mission of the Dance School
To inspire the love for dance, encourage artistic expression, and increase accessibility of dance and performance for the community.
Vision of the Dance School
The Colorado Conservatory of Dance will be a responsible and stable national model of excellence in dance, health & wellness, and non-profit management.
Explore the Dance School
Dear New CCD Family and Dancer,
We are delighted you’ve chosen to begin or continue your studies with us. Let me tell you a little bit about what you can expect…
CCD is a community school of the arts, which means we are dedicated to providing each and every student with methodical, detailed instruction, building a foundation for their healthy future as a dancer. We take seriously our responsibility to teach in a kinesthetically healthy way, and we continue to evolve how we teach based on current research and training from the world’s best body scientists.
At the core of who we are as an organization is a deep commitment to providing a safe environment for both mental and physical health, and we say proudly that we are a body safe environment, where we encourage our dancers to set their movements free in a judgment-free classroom. We do this by teaching through the lens of “process” – rather than right versus wrong; success versus failure. We believe that every experience in dance is part of a life-long process.
What you may notice is that our conservatory dancers don’t spend their time preparing for or attending dance competitions. This is purposeful. We want our dancers to focus on their own progress and path, rather than feeling pressured to attain the ideals of an ever-increasingly art-less, trick-ful, money-driven machine. We want to promote deep artfulness – vulnerability and authenticity – for our young performers. We do this by crafting meaningful performing experiences for them, the opportunities for which grow as they gain more expertise with their art form.
Whether you are a dancer yourself or a parent of one, we hope you’ll proudly get involved with our organization. Beyond the immense activity you’ll see here in our Broomfield studios, CCD is also committed to utilizing our expertise to help our community become enlightened and enlivened through dance. In fact, we reach thousands of elementary-aged students through our community education programs each year. You can support our mission, and our great non-profit work, by toting the whole family to see a performance, attending our fundraisers, advertising your business in our playbills, and taking your fill of classes.
We are proud to serve and partner with you on your dance journey. Thank you for trusting us with this important decision.
Best wishes,
Julia Wilkinson Manley
Founder & Artistic Director, Colorado Conservatory of Dance
