Canyon Concert Ballet

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Master Class: Brandon Welch

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We are so happy to announce our newest master class series teacher: Brandon Welch. Brandon is a mover, teaching artist and creator. He holds a BFA from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance with a semester on exchange at the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts. His performance career includes being a company member of Momix Dance Illusionists, Doug Varone and Dancers and Gibney Dance Company.

During his time with Doug Varone, Brandon participated in Dance Motion USA’s cultural diplomacy program to South America and performed in Les Troyens at the Metropolitan Opera. Additionally, Brandon has performed works by Twyla Tharp, Zvi Gotheiner, Stephen Petronio, Hilary Easton, Reggie Wilson, Joanna Kotze and Ohad Naharin. 

Master Class:

Sunday, November 8th

1-3:30pm Advance & Professional Level

4-5:30pm Intermediate Level

Cost: $21

Only 16 spots per level

To reserve your spot email info<at>ccballet.org

2020-21 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. We are proud to be safely offering our full season this year, and ads this year will also be included in our online, interactive programs!

 Spring Gala Sponsorship

Our 1920s Adult Prom will be held on a Saturday in early April 2021 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 Production of a storybook ballet.  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.  If an audience of that size is not allowed at the time of the show, a virtual party will also be offered with a live stream link to send to your guests! 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!

Ballet & Beer: Latin Nights

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Friday, September 25 at 6:30pm and at 8:00pm

At The Lyric Cinema, 1209 N. College Ave, Fort Collins

Canyon Concert Ballet is thrilled to kick off our 41st season with our 4th annual Ballet & Beer: Latin Nights!

This year’s Ballet & Beer will be a celebration of Latin music, the beautiful Lyric Cinema, and of course, lots of dancing. Premieres of new works by Analía Alegre-Femenías Weber and Jenna Smith will take audiences on a journey through a variety of dance styles, including the traditional Puerto Rican dance “The Bomba”. Grab your favorite dance partner, because audiences will have the chance to participate (safely) in the fun! The evening will take place outdoors, and will be safely distanced.

Appropriate for all ages! Tickets are non-refundable, and the show will happen rain or shine (extreme weather where it is no longer safe for the dancers will cancel the performance). The show is outside and will be one hour long.

Attendees are required to wear masks and socially distance from other groups/attendees. Please bring your own chairs/blankets for seating. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well or have any COVID symptoms.

Thank you to Fort Fund and Colorado Creative Industries for their support!

More information and tickets available here!

Audition for 2020 Nutcracker!

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Canyon Concert Ballet, Fort Collins’ premier ballet company is holding auditions for our 2020 Nutcracker! We are requiring all auditions to sign up ahead of time for a time slot to ensure social distancing during the auditions.  

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please email our amazing Interim Artistic Director, Erica Mugoye, at assistant<at>ccballet.org. 

Date:
Saturday, August 29, 2020

Location:
CCB’s main studios at 1031 Conifer St.

Audition Information

Auditions are Saturday, August 29 at our main location, 1031 Conifer Street in Fort Collins.  Audition forms are available in the CCB office at 1031 Conifer Street and can be emailed to you (please email us at info<at>ccballet.org if you need a form!).  Please make sure you are using the appropriate level form, and bring your completed form with you on audition day.  

You are required to sign up for an audition time slot this year.  Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/FTBmFMNJBtQLu9V27 

  • Ballet Level 7 & 8:  12:00pm – 12:30pm
  • Ballet Level 6:  12:45pm – 1:15pm
  • Ballet Level 5:  1:30pm – 2:00pm
  • Ballet Level 4:  2:15pm – 2:45pm OR 3:00pm – 3:30pm
  • Ballet Level 3:  3:45pm – 4:30pm OR 4:45pm – 5:30pm

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and needing to keep our cast size smaller this year, we will not be accepting any dancers below Level 3 this year.  We are so very sorry and cannot wait to have a full cast next year!!

Performance and Rehearsal Information

At this time, the Nutcracker is planned for Friday-Sunday, December 11-13, 2020 at The Lincoln Center, with rehearsals and tech being the week following up to that weekend.  The rehearsal on Thursday, December 10 may be attended again this year as a sponsor night.  We are not planning on the condensed matinees this year.  Please know we may need to be flexible with The Lincoln Center, but at this time we do have these dates!

COVID-19 Information

We are working closely with the Larimer County Health Department to make sure our rehearsals and performances are as safe as possible.  We are waiting on final approval at this time, but once we have finalized information for our approved rehearsal plan, we will share it right away.  The audition process will be following our current class protocols, linked here. 

Company Auditions for 2020-21 Season!

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Canyon Concert Ballet, Fort Collins’ premier ballet company is seeking male and female ballet dancers for our 2020/2021 season!  Auditions are being held on Saturday, August 22 at our main studios (1031 Conifer Street).

Please see below for more information, and you can also learn more about the ballet company on our website here:  https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

Do note, we are requiring audition time slot sign ups, so please sign up for a slot if you plan to audition.  Thank you!

Company: Advanced dancers ages 17+

10:00-11:30am and 12:00pm-1:30pm
– Must have 4 years of pointe experience.
– Please be prepared for a ballet class, pointe work and a contemporary ballet section of choreography

CCB2: Advanced dancers ages 15-18

2:00pm-3:30pm
– Must have 3 years of pointe experience if interested in the Ballet Concentration

Character Artists: Community Members ages 18+

4:00pm-5:00pm
– For roles in The Nutcracker like Grandma, Rat King, Party Parents, Mother Ginger, Drosselmeyer, etc

Date and Location

Saturday, August 22nd.

CCB’s main studios at 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Audition Time Slot Signup Link

https://forms.gle/G9duAwhHV9rdqati9

Live Audition Requirements for New Dancers:

Headshot/ 1st Arabesque photo
Dance Résumé

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Fort Collins, CO 80524
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