MUSIC AND DANCE
Music lovers rejoice! Denver offers
an extensive variety of music venues,
performing arts venues and attractions.
Here’s a sampling to explore:
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
2995 Wilderness Place, Ste. 100
Boulder, 80301
303-449-1343; www.boulderphil.org
The Boulder Philharmonic, founded in
1958, has grown from a community group
into a professional, critically acclaimed
orchestra. Each season the orchestra
features masterpieces, new works and prominent guest artists. The orchestra’s dynamic
performances reflect the community’s
values, creativity, and sense of place
Central City Opera
125 Eureka St., Central City, 80427
Box Office: 400 S. Colorado Blvd.,
Suite 525, Denver, CO 80246
303-292-6700; www.centralcityopera.org
Just 35 miles west of Denver, Colorado in a
lush Rocky Mountain setting, Central City
Opera is among Colorado’s elite summer
music festivals. Founded in 1932, it is the
fifth oldest professional opera company in
the country. Central City Opera continues
to make history with a range of productions
each summer including opera favorites, new
and rarely performed pieces, and American
works. It’s uniqueness lies in the 550 seat
beautiful jewel-box theatre where acclaimed
traditional and progressive works are
performed. The combination of diverse
repertory and the intimate venue attracts
internationally recognized directors, conductors and artists. The result – amazing, exciting
and unforgettable art.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
119 Park Ave. West, Denver, 80205
303-295-1759; www.cleoparkerdance.org
A multicultural performing arts organization established in 1970, Cleo Parker
Robinson Dance includes a professional
modern dance ensemble, year-round
dance school, 300-seat theater, in-school
lecture demonstration series, international summer dance institute, and an
outreach program for at-risk youth. The
studio serves more than 60,000 people
each year.
Colorado Ballet
1278 Lincoln St., Denver, 80203
303-837-8888; www.coloradoballet.org
Colorado Ballet is one of the state’s oldest
arts institutions. The ballet encompasses
a 30 member professional performing
company, a studio company for advanced
dance students who aspire to professional
careers in dance, an Academy instructing the
next generation of dancers, and an education and outreach department that enables
thousands to experience the magic of dance.
Colorado Ballet Academy provides training
to students age 3 through adult, beginner
through professional.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
999 18th St., Ste. 2055, Denver, 80202
303-292-5566; www.coloradosymphony.org
From education concerts (kids in grades
3-12) and performances by noted musicians,
to unique donor and sponsor opportuni-
ties and behind-the-scenes activities, the
Colorado Symphony offers innumerable
things to do and see. Composed of world-
class musicians who perform everything
from the masters to pops in more than 100
concerts each year, the Colorado Symphony
Orchestra creates extraordinary musical
experiences.
David Taylor Dance Theatre
9132 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 80123
303-789-2030; www.pmiarts.com
David Taylor Dance Theatre (DTDT)
features contemporary dance works by
nationally acclaimed choreographers and
dramatic, creative pieces by artistic director
David Taylor. Venues across the metro
region and nation host performances.
The Denver Brass and Aries Brass Quintet
2253 Downing St., Denver, 80205
303-832-4676; www.denverbrass.org
One of the few professional ensembles of its
kind in the world, the Denver Brass perform at
concerts, celebrations and other gatherings, as
well as on tours. The Denver Brass produces
its trademark sound through 15 distinct brass
instruments. Additionally, the Aries Brass
Quintet is internationally recognized for its
elegant approach to brass chamber music.
Kim Robards Dance Company and School
816 Acoma, Denver, 80204
303-825-4847; www.kimrobardsdance.org
Kim Robards Dance, A professional touring
dance company, is one of the Western
region’s most dynamic exponents of the
modern dance movement. Programs are
offered for students from age 6 to adult.
Opera Colorado
695 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 20, Denver, 80246
303-893-4100; www.operacolorado.org
METRO DENVER CULTURAL RESOURCES
Arts to Zoo Cultural Connections 200 Grant St., Suite 305 303-715-1588 www.artstozoo.com
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts 130 W. 12th Ave. 303-282-5135 www.cbca.org
Colorado Council on the Arts 1380 Lawrence St., Suite 1200 303-866-2723 www.coloarts.state.co.us
Denver Metro Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 1555 California, Suite 300 303-892-1112 www.denver.org
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District 899 Logan St., Suite 500 303-860-0588 www.scfd.org
