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WE’RE GROWING! 🎉Boulder Ballet is thrilled to share that we’re expanding with a new space: Boulder Ballet Dance and Well...
06/20/2026

WE’RE GROWING! 🎉

Boulder Ballet is thrilled to share that we’re expanding with a new space: Boulder Ballet Dance and WellSpace just down the street at 1810 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301!

For over 40 years, our mission has been to inspire through dance, movement, and artistic excellence. This exciting next chapter will allow us to serve more people, offer expanded programming, and create even more opportunities for our community to connect, move, and thrive.

This is more than a new space—it’s an investment in the future of Boulder Ballet and the people we serve.

We’d love for you to be involved from the very beginning. Whether you’re an artist looking for space, a wellness professional seeking a home, or a business ready to invest in Boulder’s creative future, there’s a place for you here.

Fill out the quick form in our bio and we’ll be in touch as we get closer to opening! 💚

25/26 Season Recap // REBELS & INNOVATORS ⚡✨⁠⁠As we continue reflecting on the 2025/26 season, we're revisiting REBELS &...
06/18/2026

25/26 Season Recap // REBELS & INNOVATORS ⚡✨⁠
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As we continue reflecting on the 2025/26 season, we're revisiting REBELS & INNOVATORS—a program that celebrated bold artistic voices, boundary-pushing creativity, and the power of contemporary ballet.⁠
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This dynamic evening brought together four remarkable works, each offering a distinct perspective on movement, storytelling, and human connection:⁠
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✨ Ghost (Pas de Deux)⁠
Choreographed by Ben Needham-Wood⁠
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✨ By Any Other Name⁠
Choreographed by Amy Seiwert⁠
Staged by Ben Needham-Wood⁠
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✨ Endlings (World Premiere)⁠
Choreographed by Ching Ching Wong⁠
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✨ A Mi Lado⁠
Choreographed by Stephanie Martinez⁠
Staged by Ching Ching Wong⁠
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Looking back, this program embodied the spirit of innovation that continues to drive ballet forward—honoring tradition while embracing new ideas, new perspectives, and new ways of connecting through dance.⁠
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Thank you to the choreographers, stagers, artists, creative teams, and audiences who made this inspiring program possible. Your curiosity, enthusiasm, and support helped make REBELS & INNOVATORS one of the defining moments of our season. 🌟⁠
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📸: Amanda Tipton Photography featuring Company Artists of Boulder Ballet

In observance of Juneteenth, Boulder Ballet and Boulder Ballet School will be closed on Friday, June 19. All classes, in...
06/17/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Boulder Ballet and Boulder Ballet School will be closed on Friday, June 19. All classes, including youth and adult programs will not be held. ⁠
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We will resume our regular class schedule on Saturday, June 20.⁠
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We wish our community a meaningful Juneteenth as we honor this important day of reflection, education, and celebration.

25/26 Season Recap // THE NUTCRACKER ❄️✨⁠⁠As we continue looking back on the 2025/26 season, we're revisiting one of our...
06/16/2026

25/26 Season Recap // THE NUTCRACKER ❄️✨⁠
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As we continue looking back on the 2025/26 season, we're revisiting one of our most cherished traditions: The Nutcracker at Macky Auditorium.⁠
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Each holiday season, audiences gather to experience the magic, wonder, and timeless storytelling of this beloved classic. From the festive holiday party and the battle with the Mouse King to the enchanting journey through the Land of Sweets, The Nutcracker brought together professional company artists and young dancers from Boulder Ballet School to create a truly unforgettable celebration.⁠
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Looking back, we're grateful for every packed theater, every backstage memory, every standing ovation, and every family who made The Nutcracker part of their holiday tradition.⁠
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Thank you to our artists, students, staff, volunteers, and audiences for filling Macky Auditorium with joy, wonder, and holiday magic year after year. ❤️⁠
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📸: Amanda Tipton Photography featuring Company Artists of Boulder Ballet and students of Boulder Ballet School.

DANCE & WELLNESS RESEARCH STUDY // The results are in — and they're extraordinary 🌟⁠⁠After 3 years of research in collab...
06/14/2026

DANCE & WELLNESS RESEARCH STUDY // The results are in — and they're extraordinary 🌟⁠
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After 3 years of research in collaboration with CU Boulder & Mental Health Colorado, we can say — without a doubt — that watching live dance makes people feel better.⁠
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✨ Here's what we found across 160 audience members and 7 productions:⁠
✨ 98% were emotionally moved⁠
✨ 70% loved how the show made them feel⁠
✨ 69% left with stronger emotional resilience⁠
✨ Anxiety dropped by nearly a full standard deviation⁠
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This is why we do what we do. Dance isn't just art — it's medicine for the mind.⁠
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Full research report at the link in bio. 🔗⁠
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📸: Boulder Ballet Company Artists by Amanda Tipton Photography.

25/26 Season Recap // DANCERS' CHOICE ✨⁠⁠This special program put creativity directly into the hands of our artists, sho...
06/12/2026

25/26 Season Recap // DANCERS' CHOICE ✨⁠
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This special program put creativity directly into the hands of our artists, showcasing original works that reflected the unique voices, perspectives, and passions within our company. From thought-provoking premieres to deeply personal explorations of movement, Dancers' Choice celebrated the bold artistry that thrives both on and off the stage.⁠
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Works featured:⁠
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✨ Amidst The Chaos⁠
By Andrea Basile and the dancers⁠
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✨ The Heartbeat Sketch⁠
By Philip Gabriel Perez⁠
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✨ Echoes of Consciousness⁠
By Rhys Hudson⁠
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✨ Little Bird⁠
By Kristopher Estes-Brown⁠
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✨ Silent Conversations⁠
By Brandon Ragland⁠
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✨ On the Verge of Self-Abandonment⁠
By Kevin Gaël Thomas⁠
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Looking back, we're grateful for the choreographers who shared their vision, the dancers who brought each work to life, and the audiences who embraced and supported their creativity. 💛⁠
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Photos by Amanda Tipton Photography featuring Boulder Ballet Company Artists.

25/26 Season Recap // ASCENDING ✨⁠⁠As we look back on an incredible 2025/26 season, we're returning to where it all bega...
06/09/2026

25/26 Season Recap // ASCENDING ✨⁠
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As we look back on an incredible 2025/26 season, we're returning to where it all began: ASCENDING.⁠
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Presented at Chautauqua Auditorium, our Season Opener set the tone for a year of artistic exploration, collaboration, and unforgettable performances. The program featured four stunning works brought to life by our company artists alongside exceptional live musicians:⁠
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✨ Double Stop — Choreography by Val Caniparoli | Cellist: Jean Hatmaker⁠
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✨ Ghost (Pas de Deux) — Choreography by Ben Needham-Wood | Pianist: Damien Krzyzek⁠
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✨ Lark Ascending — Choreography by Ben Needham-Wood | Pianist: Damien Krzyzek | Violinist: Robyn Julyan | Costumes by Erica Johnston⁠
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✨ The Vanishing — Choreography by Claudia Anata Hubiak | Composer: Jonas Leuenberger | Violinist: Jeb Bows | Cellist: Jean Hatmaker | Choir: Quorum⁠
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From intimate moments of connection to sweeping contemporary works, ASCENDING celebrated the powerful relationship between movement and live music, opening the season with artistry, innovation, and heart.⁠
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Thank you to the artists, musicians, collaborators, and audiences who joined us for this unforgettable evening. Looking back, ASCENDING was the perfect beginning to a remarkable season.⁠
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Photos by Amanda Tipton Photography featuring Boulder Ballet Company Artists.

06/07/2026

DANCE DIRECT: SPACE RESIDENCY PROGRAM // “As a freelance dancer, it is instrumental to have affordable access to studio space to work on upcoming projects, to stay in shape, and to stay inspired.”⁠
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Meet Emelia Perkins, a recipient of Boulder Ballet’s Dance Direct: Space Residency Program. ✨⁠
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Emelia used her residency time in Boulder Ballet’s studios to prepare for an upcoming guest performance with Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s production of Rapunzel—a role that came with a unique challenge:⁠
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“I had to learn how to move with a 10 ft long braid! Without this time to practice with the hair, I would likely have been a tangled mess.”⁠
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Stories like Emelia’s are exactly why Dance Direct exists. By providing free studio space to dancers, choreographers, educators, and movement artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, the program helps remove barriers to creation and gives artists the room they need to explore, rehearse, develop new work, and pursue opportunities.⁠
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If you have a project, an idea, or simply need space to move, create, and grow, we encourage you to apply.⁠
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Applications for Boulder Ballet’s Dance Direct: Space Residency Program are now open. Apply today at the link in bio! ➡️

✨ JOIN THE GOLD CIRCLE TODAY ✨⁠⁠Now through August 2026, your exclusive access to Boulder Ballet’s 26/27 Season: [In]Hum...
06/03/2026

✨ JOIN THE GOLD CIRCLE TODAY ✨⁠
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Now through August 2026, your exclusive access to Boulder Ballet’s 26/27 Season: [In]Human begins.⁠
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Build your perfect season, your way. With Gold Circle, you can curate the performances, seats, and experiences that fit your schedule — while unlocking exclusive subscriber perks along the way.⁠
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🎟 Receive 15% off tickets with code BBGOLD26⁠
✨ Priority seating before the general public⁠
🥂 Invitations to exclusive events & behind-the-scenes rehearsals⁠
💫 Special access to company artists, choreographers, and community experiences⁠
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To unlock full Gold Circle benefits, simply purchase tickets to 3 or more different programs during the 26/27 season. Bring a date, bring the family, bring the whole crew — there’s no limit to how many seats you choose.⁠
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This season is [In]Human — bold, vulnerable, powerful, and deeply connected. Don’t just attend it. Experience it.⁠
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🎭 Gold Circle is live now through August 2026. Secure your season + start curating your perfect year of dance today. ⁠
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Visit the link in bio today for more information! ➡️⁠
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Photo featuring Company Artists of Boulder Ballet by Michael Haug Photography.

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