Canyon Concert Ballet

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2021-22 Sponsorship Opportunities

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Canyon Concert Ballet is Northern Colorado’s premier ballet and dance studio. We provide both outstanding dance education and exceptional performance opportunities. Canyon Concert Ballet’s mission as a nonprofit educational organization is to expand, nourish, and enrich the artistic opportunities in classical dance through training, performance, and community outreach in service to the Northern Colorado region.

Your sponsorship support will help secure the financial viability of Canyon Concert Ballet and will ensure that we continue to present future generations in Northern Colorado with exceptional dance and ballet opportunities. Thank you!

Your support keeps us dancing!

Program Ads

Each year, Canyon Concert Ballet offers businesses in Fort Collins the opportunity to reach over 10,000 young families, seniors, and patrons of the arts with a highly targeted message. Ads are in full color and included in all four programs.
All four programs will also be made available digitally, and can include a click-thru link for the sponsor to their designated landing page.

Spring Gala Sponsorship

Our 1960s Adult Prom will be held in April 2, 2022 at the Colorado State University Stadium. This unique event is sure to be the most talked about event of spring! Over 250 guests will get the chance to relive Prom with dinner, dancing, drinks, auctions, and entertainment.

Dress Rehearsal Sponsorship

Individuals or companies wishing to have an extra special night with guests and/or clients can sponsor the final dress rehearsal of either The Nutcracker or our Spring Ballet performance of Snow White. Dress Rehearsal sponsors will have full access to the lobby and theater the night of the rehearsal, and be able to invite up to 1,000 guests to attend the performance. A great way to support the arts and have your own private party!

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Please download the Sponsorship Opportunities Form for more details and to secure your ad size.  If you have any questions, call or email Jenna Riedi at 970-472-4156 or executivedirector<at>ccballet.org.  Thank you!

Canyon Concert Ballet's "Nutcracker" 2012

40th Annual The Nutcracker Auditions

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AUDITIONS FOR CANYON CONCERT BALLET’S 40th ANNUAL THE NUTCRACKER 2021

Company/CCB2/Nutcracker Auditions: Saturday, August 21st

10-11:30: Technique Class

11:45-12:45: Pointe Class/Choreography

Adult/Character Artist Auditions: Saturday, August 21st

1:00-2:00

Mandatory Parent Meeting: Saturday, August 28th at the CCB North Studio

10:30-11:30am

This meeting is mandatory for you if you have a dancer in Ballet 1, 2, or 3/are auditioning for CCB’s Nutcracker for the first time/or you have never been to one. Being a part of The Nutcracker is a fun and exciting opportunity, but also requires a large commitment. Before auditioning, we want you and your dancer to understand what is involved.

Levels 1-8 Audition: Saturday, August 28th at the CCB North Studio

PLEASE NOTE, ALL DANCERS MUST BE AT LEAST AGE 7 BY THE AUDITION DATE.

$175 non-refundable participation fee due upon casting for Levels 1-8

12:00-1:00   CCB Levels 1 & 2

1:15-2:15   CCB Level 3 & 4

2:30-3:30   CCB Level 5 & 6

3:45-4:45   CCB Levels 7 & 8

Performance Dates: All dancers must be available performance week for all weekday evening technical/dress rehearsals and for all performances.

Technical and dress rehearsals: November 28th-December 2nd

Performances: December 3rd-5th

Any Questions? Please email Erica Rothfuss at assistant@ccballet.org with any questions you may have.

Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – Ambassadors

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is the Ambassador Program!

Ambassador Program

This program is for you if:

  • You wish to represent CCB.
  • Want to gain professional skills outside of dance.
  • Enjoy doing outreach and social media.
  • Want to inspire others.

What is the Ambassador Program?

CCB Ambassador Program is open to passionate young dancers (ages 12-19) that want to inspire others and represent CCB in the community.  Acceptance to the program is by an application and interview process with the School Director and Student Development Coordinator.

Eligibility & requirements

  • You need to be 12 years of age or older.
  • Need to maintain 80% attendance or better through your ambassador year.
  • $15 application fee due upon application submission. For application please visit the website.
  • The ambassador must have their own email address. Parents/legal guardians will always be cc’d on email but ambassadors are responsible for having timely communication with the student coordinator.
  • Volunteer for 6 hours per year.

 Benefits

  • Ambassador gets a special CCB ambassador shirt.
  • Represent CCB in high profile outreach events.
  • Receive mentorship in a concentration of their choosing (Teaching Assistant, arts administration, outreach, choreography, etc).
  • Ambassadors get to have CCB Instagram Takeovers every semester.

How to join

Please email your completed application form (found here) to SchoolDirector<at>ccballet.org by Monday, June 7th, 2021.

Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – PTP

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is Professional Training Program or PTP!

Professional Training Program (PTP)

This program is for you if:

  • You have the curiosity and desire to become a professional dancer and expand your training.  
  • Want to gain clarity of what you wish the role of dance to be in your life.
  • Want to make dance a priority.
  • Wish to get mentorship for your training.
  • Want to gain confidence on and off stage.

What is PTP?

Is an after-school program for dancers ballet level 5 and up with the potential and desire to become professional dancers to expand their training.  The program is designed to offer the dancer with extensive training, mentorship and performing experiences that will prepare them for the professional world.  Acceptance to the program is via an application and interview process with the School Director and Student Coordinator.  For application please visit the website.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must be in ballet 5 level or higher.
  • Must register for all the required classes.  All PTP students will be at the unlimited tuition rate of $350. For class requirements please visit CCB website.
  • The dancer must maintain 80% attendance or better throughout the year.
  • Must audition for at least one CCB Production.
  • Behave in a professional manner at CCB and CCB events.
  • Maintain a clean and appropriate social media presence if they have one.
  • The dancer must have their own email address.  Parents or legal guardians will always be cc’d on email but ambassadors are responsible for having timely communication with the student coordinator.
  • Must participate in the PTP Spring Performance.  This is not the same at CCB’s Spring Show or Showcase.

Benefits

  • Meeting with the Student Development Coordinator twice a semester for check-ins and goal consult.
  • Sit downs with the dancer’s faculty once per semester for assessments.
  • Assistance with resume building and college/summer program applications.
  • 10% off studio rentals for audition needs.
  • PTP students get their own performance at a theatre in the spring.
  • Healthy dancer seminars once per semester.

 Cost

  • $25 non-refundable application fee.
  • $350 Unlimited Monthly Tuition.
  • $15 monthly administration fee.
  • $350 for solo & duet or group choreography for PTP Spring Performance.  Each dancer will get to perform a solo and get casted in a duet or group dance.
  • The dancer may wish to purchase a costume for their solo or rent one from the CCB costume shop for $40 per costume.

How to join

Please email your completed application form (found here) to SchoolDirector<at>ccballet.org by Monday, June 7th, 2021.

Pre-Professional Programs for 2021-22 Season – Youth Ensemble

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Canyon Concert Ballet offers four diverse programs for dancers who are looking to expand their experiences and prepare for a professional role in dance after high school. You can learn all about them here.

We offer:

  • CCB2
  • Youth Ensemble
  • Professional Training Program
  • Ambassador Program

We will be featuring each of these four programs to detail what they are, who they are best for, and how to join. Today’s feature is Youth Ensemble!

Youth Ensemble

This program is for you if:

  • You want to be part of a competition team.
  • You want to attend conventions and competitions.
  • Want to do outreach once a semester.

What is Youth Ensemble?

The Youth Ensemble at CCB is designed for the dedicated dancer who desires performance and competition opportunities beyond the annual Spring Concert and our holiday performance of The Nutcracker.  Dancers may choose to incorporate modern, lyrical, jazz and musical theater dance forms into their dance education and may also be offered the opportunity to perform at community events throughout the year.  Our dancers exhibit gracious professionalism at all times and we are strongly committed to age-appropriate music, costuming, and choreography.  Acceptance to the team is via an auction process.  For application and more information please visit the website.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • During the summer dancers must register for at least one ballet and another style class during the 5 week summer session.  If they are doing a summer program that would count towards summer requirements.
  • During the school year:
  • Members of the Teen Dance Ensemble (Ballet 5+) are required to take at least 5 classes per week. 3 ballet classes, 1 modern class, 1 (contemporary, jazz, or hip hop).  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • Members of  the Junior Dance Ensemble  (Ballet 3 & 4)  are required to take at least 3 classes per  week.  2 ballet classes, 1 (jazz, modern, contemporary, or hip hop).  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • Members of the Mini Dance Ensemble (Ballet 1-2) are required to take 2 classes per week. 1 ballet class and 1 in any other style.  If they wish to be considered for a dance in a specific style they need to be registered for that style.
  • They need to be available for rehearsals during the week before their dance class and/ Saturdays 9-12pm.  YE should not sign up for Saturday classes to avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • The dancer must maintain good attendance to classes and rehearsals and at the same time conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  • The dancer must be able to do the two Convention/Competitions required.  Dates for these are available late Summer- usually one in November and one in the Spring.
  • Be available for the YE Boot Camp in Mid-August.
  • The dancers must at least do one group piece for competitions.

Cost

  • $15 monthly admin fee per competition dance the dancer is registered (August-May).
  • Choreography competition piece cost:
    • Group dances of 7-9 dancers $375 
    • Small Group dances of 3-6 dancers $350
    • Duets $275 
    • Solos $250 
    • $65 per costume.
  • Youth Ensemble Gear:  New members will have to purchase a team jacket, duffel bag and garment bag. Costs vary per year depending on manufacturer, but the estimates are:
    • Jacket $45
    • Duffel bag $35
    • Garment bag $20
  • Convention/Competition fees:  This is an estimate as each one may vary slightly.
  • Convention:  All dancers must participate in the convention:
    • Juniors 7-11 year olds $265
    • Teens/Seniors $280
  • Competition:
    • Solos $130
    • Duets/Trios $75 per dancer per dance
    • Groups $58 per dancer per dance

*Please note that these are weekend events and many families choose to stay at the hotel the event is being held.  Please consider what the hotel stay and food will add to your costs.  Staying at the hotel is not a requirement, but these events have early classes and late evenings competition times.

Youth Ensemble Benefits

  • Team building.
  • Fun activities, events, and experiences.
  • Conventions provide the dancer with classes from some of the best in the field.
  • Because the dancer has to take so many classes a week and rehearse throughout the year, dancers develop technically and grow in confidence.

How to join

Please email Ensemble<at>ccballet.org by June 7, 2021 for next steps in joining for the 2021-22 season!

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