Colorado Ballet
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Founded in 1951 as a ballet school by Denver natives Freidann Parker and Lillian Covillo, today Colorado Ballet is a nationally recognized regional dance company. The first public performance of The Nutcracker in 1961 played to a sold-out audience in 1961, and the company has seen continued success ever since.Today Colorado Ballet is one of the foremost arts organizations in the area. The company is home to 31 professional dancers of national and international acclaim and 15 studio company dancers. Additionally, a $6.6 million operating budget, an expansive repertoire, and the Academies of Colorado Ballet, ensure that Colorado Ballet remains highly regarded and respected. The Colorado Ballet productions are presented at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Performances vary from the beauty of classical ballets to the debut of world premieres by internationally acclaimed choreographers. Every season features a rich repertoire guaranteed to entertain and delight the entire audience.
1278 Lincoln Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-837-8888
www.ColoradoBallet.org
whatever may interest you, from music and dance to visual arts to scientific interests. In only a few minutes you can find yourself visiting the Butterfly Pavilion, the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, the Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp and the MountainFilm Festival. Search “venues” for links to all of the cultural venues around the state, and click on “service organizations” for a list of organizations supporting the arts.
