Boulder Ballet

Boulder Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company and dance school with a mission to create connections through the transformative power of the arts. The organization operates both a performing company with company artists and company members, and Boulder Ballet School, which provides nationally recognized training. Under the artistic direction of Ben Needham-Wood, the organization is committed to creativity, humanity, quality, and wellness as its core values.

Boulder Ballet is located at 2590 Walnut Street, Suite 10, Boulder, Colorado 80302, within the Dairy ARTS Center. Classes are held in three spacious studios at this location, and students should enter through the rear, west side doors.

Boulder Ballet offers ballet school programs for children, teens, and adults including a Foundations Program, Conservatory Program, and Pre-Professional Track. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and bilingual ballet. The organization provides adult drop-in ballet classes, free trial classes, and Adaptive Dance classes for youth with cognitive and physical challenges that include ballet, creative movement, and jazz. Additional offerings include a Winter Traineeship for professional dancers, community and school outreach programs, professional company performances, and a subscription season.

Boulder Ballet School programs are open to children, teens, and adults. Adult drop-in classes welcome ages 14 and up. Adaptive Dance classes serve youth with cognitive and physical challenges. Community and school outreach programs are available to participating schools in Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, and Douglas counties. Company auditions are open to dancers at least 18 years old who are eligible for employment in the United States. Audiences can attend performances through subscription or individual tickets.

Boulder Ballet caters to a wide range of ages and experience levels. Foundation classes serve children ages 6-11 and teens ages 12 and up, with options for beginners and those with experience. Adult classes include Absolute Beginner Ballet and Beginning Ballet for ages 14 and up. The Conservatory Program and Pre-Professional Track serve more advanced students. Adaptive Dance classes are designed for youth with special needs. Company auditions require strong classical ballet technique, proficiency in contemporary movement, and professional experience is preferred.

Boulder Ballet offers professional opportunities for dancers through company auditions for company artists and company members, with contracts offering at least $650 per week for 32 or more weeks, plus benefits including a wellness stipend, shoe allotment, and in-house physical therapy. The organization also offers a Winter Traineeship that provides training alongside company artists, rehearsing repertory, individualized coaching, career guidance, private coaching, audition and professional development consultations, and free studio space for filming audition materials.

Boulder Ballet School follows a progressive and holistic training approach rooted in creativity, awareness, collaboration, and personal growth. The curriculum is structured to align with the school's approach to dance education, with dancers registering for the full school year. Training paths are designed to match individual goals and availability, with all dancers having access to classes appropriate for their level placement and opportunities to participate in performances, workshops, and community events.

Boulder Ballet offers performances including a home season at the Dairy ARTS Center, performances at major venues such as Chautauqua Auditorium and Macky Auditorium, and outdoor performances like Ballet in the Park. The repertoire includes classical and contemporary works from renowned choreographers including Jorma Elo, Val Caniparoli, Amy Seiwert, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Christopher Wheeldon, and others, as well as original works by local and guest choreographers. Tickets are available through Gold Circle subscriptions.

Boulder Ballet can be contacted by phone at 303.443.0028 or by email at redacted@example.com. The mailing address is 2590 Walnut Street, Suite 10, Boulder, Colorado 80302. Specific departments can be reached at redacted@example.com for outreach programs and redacted@example.com for audition materials. Individual staff members including the Artistic Director, School Director, and other leadership can be contacted through their respective email addresses listed on the website.