CDA Ensemble

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A dance company is like a family. Dancers have a shared bond in their passion for technique, artistry, and performance. They support and make a commitment to one another as a team. They share a common goal. The staff at Lakewood Dance Academy strives to create a nurturing space and motivating atmosphere for dancers working as a team and striving for excellence. 

• Dancers work with staff and guest artists in weekly rehearsals
• Training in ballet and a variety of contemporary dance forms
• Production of professional showcase performance
• Community engagement projects
• Field trip to dance performance and dinner
• Workshop and master class opportunities
• Competition/convention opportunity

• Students are 9-19 years and have previous dance training
• Minimum of one ballet class and one contemporary, jazz, or modern class per week
• Audition and invitation to join Ensemble company
• Enrollment in Ensemble rehearsal Monday evenings, and technique classes. Ensemble dancers     are expected to miss no more than two classes and two rehearsals per semester. 
• Commitment to particiapte in all LDA and Ensemble performances
• Support of peers and respect for staff and faculty
• One weekend event or rehearsal per month on average

Tuition for Ensemble is $850/year or $85/month, July through April, and covers the following expenses: team jacket, three costumes, production of the Ensemble showcase, choreographers and instructor time outside of class and rehearsal, tickets to a professional show and dinner (field trip), and convention class fee. Additional costs inlcude hotel and performance fees if we attend a convention/showcase. 

Please contact info@coloradodancearts.com or (303) 232-2709 with any questions.

May 31, 2025