Canyon Concert Ballet

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2019-20 Sponsorship Opportunities

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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.  Sponsorship Opportunities include:

Program Advertising

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 in our season.

 Spring Gala Sponsorship

Our 1940s Adult Prom will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020 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 The Little Mermaid. 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!

To learn more and secure your sponsorship, check out our sponsorship packet here. Thank you!

Canyon Concert Ballet Presents: 38th Annual The Nutcracker

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This 2019/2020 season is Canyon Concert Ballet’s 40th year as Fort Collins’ premiere ballet company and school. Since it’s our Ruby Anniversary, we are taking the year to commemorate this milestone by bringing local, historic, and classical gems to you!

As particularly American embraced tradition, CCB’s treasured production of The Nutcracker includes 125 dancers, 250 beautiful costumes, special effects, fantastic lighting, and sets and features our own Fort Collins’ gem, the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney. It has dazzled old and new audiences in Fort Collins for 38 years. Start your holiday off with a special treat that is sure to please audiences of all ages with mystery, battles, and beautiful ballerinas in sparkling tutus.

Happening Friday, December 6 at 7pm, Saturday, December 7 at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday, December 8 at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets and more information are available here!

About The Nutcracker

“The Nutcracker” follows a young girl, Clara, through her adventures on Christmas Eve during a party visited by her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. Life size dolls and toy soldiers create an evening that grows even more fantastical as she falls asleep and witnesses toy soldiers battling mice and rats. A journey through the Land of Snow leads her to a world led by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, and filled with dancing candies and sweets performing for her and her soldier prince.

This show is possible thanks to the generous support of Fort Fund.

Bundle and Save! Bundle all three of our season performances here!

Short and Sweet Nutcracker Matinees 

Experience The Nutcracker in one hour in these condensed matinee shows that are perfect for the young and young at heart! Please note, these two shows will not feature the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra.  Happening Sunday, December 1 at 11am and 2pm. Tickets and more information are available here!

The Nutcracker Tea

Enjoy an afternoon High Tea with music, photos with Nutcracker dancers, prize drawings, and of course an assortment of pastries, fruit, cakes, and wonderful teas. Guests are encouraged to dress up and bring their favorite doll to join them! Happening Saturday, December 7 at 12:30pm. Tickets and more information are available here!

Bundle with The Nutcracker performance at 2pm for a discount! Tickets are available here!

New Adult/Young Adult Classes!

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We are excited to have new class offerings this year, especially for adults and young adults!

You can view the full class schedule here and register for classes online here or by calling us at 970-472-4156.

While we are continuing the adult beginner and intermediate ballet classes, we have also added some other opportunities for adults this fall! Here are just a few new classes being offered this fall:

Teen/Adult Contemporary Jazz

Ages 13+ on Tuesdays at 7:30pm

Jazz dance, like jazz music, relies strongly on rhythm. A major element in musical theater and motion pictures, jazz dance is energetic with dancers using different parts of their bodies such as the shoulder, pelvis and head in isolated movements. All jazz students are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in a ballet class. Students will learn a variety of styles from Broadway to contemporary.

Teen/Adult Tap

Ages 13+ on Wednesdays at 7:30pm

Classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including solid technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory and improvisation skills.

Teen/Adult Hip Hop

Ages 13+ on Thursdays at 7:30pm

Hip-hop has evolved from many dance trends, such as breakin’, poppin’, lockin’, the moonwalk…the list goes on and on. Take hip-hop and dip into the realm of freestyle and develop your own urban style under the guidance of our experienced and fun instructors!

Dance Scholarship Applications Now Open

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CCB has a needs-based scholarship program which is available to current and potential students. These scholarships are awarded to any student looking to participate in a CCB dance class, and students qualify based on their eligibility for free or reduced lunch through the school district. These scholarships allow aspiring dancers from less fortunate circumstances to take our classes for free or at a steeply discounted rate.

Download the scholarship application here. 

Applicants will be evaluated and scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
• CCB dance scholarships are open to any student. However, priority is given to dancers participating in Pre-Ballet 1-3, Ballet Levels 1-7, CCB2, and Company members.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need for a scholarship, based on eligibility for free or reduced lunch through the school district or by submitting a tax return.
• Scholarship applicants must demonstrate long-term interest in dance education.

Please help us spread the word about this scholarship program, and apply if you are interested. Thank you!

August 24th: Nutcracker Auditions, Open House, and Movie Night

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We hope you have had a wonderful and fun filled summer!

As summer is coming to a close we are excited to see everybody back for another year full of dance at Canyon Concert Ballet. This is CCB’s 40th year as part of the Northern Colorado community and we have a wonderful year planned. We are going to kick off this year with multiple events happening on Saturday, August 24th.  

Nutcracker Auditions

Ballet Levels 1-6
*Please note, all dancers must be at least 7 by the audition date

Saturday, August 24th
2:00-3:00pm Ballet 1, 2, 3
3:15-4:00pm Ballet 4
4:15-5:15pm Ballet 5 & 6

Company, CCB2, Level 7 Auditions

Saturday, August 24th
10:00am-11:30am Class for Company, CCB2, Level 7
11:45am-12:45pm Company & CCB2
1:00pm-1:45pm Level 7

Mandatory Parent Meeting
Saturday, August 24th 12:15pm-1:00pm

Open House

We will also have our Open House from 1:00-4:00pm. Enjoy refreshments while you register for classes, get answers to frequently asked questions and shop as Encore Dance Emporium will bring some essentials to get everything you need to start the year right.

Movie Night

The last event that day will be our first Back to Dance Movie Night from 6:00-9:00pm. You can sign your kid and a friend to come to CCB and enjoy dance games, snacks and a movie. This is a free event but with limited space. First come first served, ages 4+ We will be showing the original Toy Story, rated G. To register your child and a friend for the movie night click on the form below.  Sign up for Back to Dance Movie Night 

Enjoy the rest of the summer and we are excited to see you all back!

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970-472-4156
1031 Conifer Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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