Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is a Denver institution that has transformed lives through the healing power of movement for over 50 years. It operates a professional ensemble, youth ensemble, dance academy, and an international summer institute, with academy classes and camps for youth at its Five Points Center for the Healing Arts.
FreshnessFall 2026 schedule captured July 28This is a point-in-time snapshot of the provider’s published schedule, not live availability. Confirm enrollment with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Academy before planning around a time slot.
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On record19 after-school classes
After-school classes
19 classes · snapshot of July 28
Statuses below reflect the provider’s schedule as captured on July 28. Fall schedules typically post in August — watch this provider to get them first.
01Pre-Ballet
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Ages 3-5·Dance
Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5): introduction to ballet through creative movement, games, and storytelling. Focus on posture, coordination, musicality, and following directions, plus exposure to basic ballet vocabulary and…
Dancers learn the five basic positions of the feet and arms through simple barre and center work that builds balance and strength, with emphasis on body alignment, rhythm, and graceful movement.
More structured barre work with added repetitions and combinations, plus first turns (pique, chaine) and small jumps, with a greater focus on turnout, flexibility, and musical phrasing.
Dancers strengthen technique with longer, more complex barre exercises and are introduced to big jumps (grand allegro) and pirouette preparation; some begin pointe preparation with teacher approval.
Designed for adult beginners with little to no prior training: an introduction to ballet vocabulary, posture, and class structure, with a gentle focus on flexibility, coordination, and enjoyment of movement.
Advanced barre exercises emphasizing precision, speed, and strength, with full pirouettes, multiple turns, and more demanding allegro work. Dancers develop artistry and stage presence; pointe work is offered to those…
Professional-level combinations requiring endurance, control, and artistry: complex turns, extended adagio, and grand allegro sequences, with strong focus on musical interpretation and performance quality. Pointe work…
Creative Movement / Intro to Modern (ages 5-7): exploration of natural movement, shapes, and dynamics, using storytelling and improvisation to build confidence and introduce basic modern principles like contraction and…
An introduction to foundational modern techniques (Graham, Horton, and Limon basics) where dancers learn floor patterns, weight shifts, and use of breath while building awareness of space and rhythm.
Dancers take on more intricate floor work and across-the-floor sequences, with emphasis on dynamics, body articulation, and emotional expression, plus an introduction to partnering and choreographic exploration.
An entry-level class for adults new to modern dance, focused on natural movement, basic floor work, and rhythm, with emphasis on expression and building confidence without pressure.
Physically demanding floor, center, and traveling work emphasizing strength, fluidity, and transitions between levels of space, with an introduction to advanced improvisation and compositional techniques.
Dancers work toward integrating multiple modern techniques in complex choreography requiring stamina, precision, and artistry, developing individuality and professional-level performance quality.
Jazz Basics (ages 6-8): a fun, upbeat introduction to jazz through simple isolations and walks, with a focus on rhythm, coordination, and musical play, and short, age-appropriate combinations.
Dancers build foundational jazz skills — kicks, single turns, and basic leaps — with focus on posture, control, and musical timing, and learn to perform with energy and style.
Dancers develop double turns, higher kicks, and more stylized footwork, build strength, flexibility, and endurance, and take on more complex choreography with varied dynamics.
A fun, welcoming class for adult beginners covering jazz fundamentals — isolations, basic turns, and leaps — with a focus on building rhythm, style, and confidence.
Faster-paced combinations incorporating multiple turns and advanced leaps, with emphasis on musicality, performance quality, and stylistic range across classic, contemporary, and commercial jazz.
Professional-level jazz combinations with high stamina demands, emphasizing precision, fluid transitions, and expressive artistry, plus versatility across multiple jazz styles for performance or auditions.
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