Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Our new Raindance Merch Collection is an homage to the electric, signature work of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, choreographed by Milton Myers in 1983, and our newest expansion, the Center for the Healing Arts. 💜

Raindance Hoodies + T-Shirts will make their debut at our Fall Concert, Caribe.
And right now, the celebration is on:

🎟️ Labor Day BOGO Sale:
buy one, get one half off!

Bring a friend and come dressed in your most colorful attire as we celebrate the beginning of our 56th season ✨

✨ Introducing our Cleo II and Apprentices! ✨

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at our most recent photoshoot! 📸✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate these beautiful, talented dancers and can’t wait for you to see them shine on stage. Keep an eye on our link in the bio for updates on their latest performances and grab your tickets to experience their artistry for yourself! 💜

Dancers:
Kabria Holland
Santos Garcia
India Johnson
Kendall Taraji Johnson
Jaida M Nutall
Sheamar Williams-Robinson
Tripp Starr
Khianna Carpenter
Ethan Telfort
Nia Bellinger

What a beautiful video to share the story of our new CPRD Center for the Healing Arts!

As many folks see and feel when walking into our new space, the concept of "Sankofa" is designed into the way we connect the legacy of our beloved state and federal landmark, the Historic Shorter AME Facility, and the new space. The West African bird icon has feet moving forward with head turned back to know where you are going and from where you come.

There is a throughline of legacy in two dancers in this video: Professor Emeritus Gary Abbott who danced in the CPRD Ensemble for 10 years, taught at the University of Missouri Kansas City's dance program, co-founded Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago...AND is a Guggenheim Fellow! Many of you remember seeing Max Nelson-Steinhoff grow up on our stage...he spent most o his life in the CPRD Academy (his mother took classes here too, and younger sister is currently a student). Max is now a professional member of the CPRD Ensemble after graduating from Gary Abbott's program, and is in his second season.

The legacy of dance excellence continues...take movement classes with us for health and wellbeing, become a student, or join our training track to be a professional. Our CPRD Village has many options for you. https://cleoparkerdance.org/academy/

See Max, the CPRD Ensemble, Cleo II...and Gary Abbott's World Premiere work onstage in "Caribe" September 19 and 20 at The Ellie! You won't want to miss any of it! https://cleoparkerdance.org/tickets

✨ Dancing with the Denver Stars is happening THIS Saturday! ✨ Get to know some of the incredible Stars behind Dancing with the Denver Stars! 

For 16 years, this amazing organization has brought our Denver community together to celebrate incredible talent, inspiring stories, and the Stars who make it all possible. 💜

We’re so excited to celebrate another unforgettable year with our Denver community! In the meantime, enjoy this fun behind-the-scenes look at some of this year’s Stars. 🌟 See you Saturday! 🎉
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