Colorado Dance Arts (formerly Lakewood Dance Academy)

Yes, we have a robust Adult program including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Barre, and Yoga classes.

Black leotard, pink/skin-toned tights, and matching ballet shoes. Long hair in a neat bun. Boys may wear a white t-shirt with black tights or shorts and black ballet shoes. Ballet & Tap combination class students also need black tap shoes.

Black dance pants and a fitted, solid-color top. Shoes: tap (black), jazz (brown/caramel), or bare feet for modern.

Athletic or dance clothing with dance shoes or bare feet. Long hair off the face.

Ages: 2.5-4 Years. Creative dance encourages imagination and self-expression through movement. This class helps young children develop coordination, rhythm, and a love for dancing in a fun and playful environment.

Ages: 8-13 Years. Ballet 2A continues building upon fundamental ballet technique, introducing more complex steps and combinations. Focus is placed on proper alignment, strength, and fluidity of movement.

Ages: 5-8 Years. This energetic class combines the dynamic movements of jazz dance with foundational tumbling skills. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and performance quality through exciting routines.

Ages: 4-6 Years. This combined class introduces the fundamentals of ballet technique alongside the rhythmic and percussive elements of tap dance. It fosters creativity, coordination, and musicality in young dancers.

Ages: 12-18. This advanced class focuses on pointe technique, demanding precision, strength, and artistry. Dancers will engage in challenging barre and center work to perfect their pointe skills.

Ages: 12-18. This class combines advanced ballet technique with preparation for pointe work. Dancers will build the necessary strength, alignment, and technique to safely begin pointe training.

Ages: 12-18. Ballet 3 is an advanced intermediate ballet class for teens, demanding greater precision, strength, and artistry. It includes challenging combinations and continued focus on classical technique.

Ages: 18+. Adult Contemporary dance class is designed for adults of all levels to explore expressive and fluid movement. It focuses on building strength, flexibility, and connecting with music through choreography.

This is a performance company for dedicated dancers who wish to participate in advanced training and performance opportunities. It involves rigorous rehearsals and stage experiences.

Ages: 1-3 Years. This class is designed for the youngest dancers and their parents to explore movement together. It provides a gentle introduction to dance concepts and encourages bonding through shared activity.

Ages: 6-9 Years. This class explores the expressive and athletic qualities of jazz and contemporary dance styles. Dancers will work on musicality, rhythm, and developing a strong sense of movement.

Ages: 12-18. Ballet 2B is an intermediate ballet class for teen dancers, focusing on refining technique, increasing strength, and introducing more advanced barre and center work. It prepares dancers for higher levels.

Ages: 18+. Adult Beginner Ballet is ideal for adults new to ballet or returning after a break. It introduces the fundamental positions, movements, and terminology of classical ballet in a supportive setting.

Ages: 6-9 Years. Ballet 1 provides a solid foundation in classical ballet technique, focusing on posture, alignment, and basic steps. It builds strength, flexibility, and grace essential for dancers.

Ages: 18+. Adult Intermediate Ballet offers a more challenging progression for adults with prior ballet experience. It focuses on developing technique, strength, coordination, and artistry with more complex combinations.

Ages: 8-13. Acro A combines the strength and flexibility of gymnastics with the artistry of dance. Dancers will learn foundational acrobatic techniques to enhance their performance capabilities.

Ages: 7-11 Years. This class blends the discipline of ballet with the freedom and expressiveness of contemporary dance. Dancers will enhance their technique, creativity, and performance skills.

Ages: 8-13. Modern A introduces the principles of modern dance, focusing on gravity, floor work, and expressive movement. Dancers will develop strength, flexibility, and unique artistic expression.

Ages: 18+. This class focuses on building strength, stamina, and flexibility for adult dancers. It incorporates exercises to improve overall physical conditioning essential for dance technique and injury prevention.

Ages: 18+. Adult Advanced Ballet is for experienced adult dancers looking to refine their classical technique. It includes challenging barre and center work focusing on precision, musicality, and artistry.

Ages: 12-18. Modern B introduces teen dancers to the principles of modern dance, emphasizing fluidity, strength, and expressive qualities. It explores unique movement vocabulary and floor work.

Ages: 7+ Years. Tap A focuses on developing rhythm, clarity of sound, and basic tap combinations. This class builds coordination and musicality through engaging percussive footwork.

Ages: 4-6 Years. Pre-Ballet introduces the foundational elements of classical ballet in a playful and engaging manner. Dancers will learn basic positions, movements, and develop coordination and musicality.

Ages: 12-18. Jazz & Contemporary C is a more advanced teen class focusing on intricate choreography, dynamic movement, and expressive qualities, challenging dancers to expand their artistic range and technique.

Ages: 12-18. Tap C is an advanced tap class for teens, focusing on intricate rhythms, speed, and advanced musicality. It challenges dancers to refine their technique and explore complex percussive patterns.

Ages: 5-8 Years. This class offers a blend of classical ballet technique and the rhythmic styling of tap dance. It aims to build grace, poise, coordination, and musicality in young students.

Ages: 12-18. Modern C is an advanced modern dance class for teens, focusing on complex choreography, release technique, and somatic awareness. It encourages individual interpretation and strong artistic expression.

Ages: 12-18. This teen class explores the expressive and athletic qualities of jazz and contemporary dance. Dancers will work on musicality, rhythm, and developing a strong sense of movement and performance.

Ages: 12-18. This teen tap class focuses on developing rhythm, clarity of sound, and complex tap combinations. It aims to enhance coordination and musicality through engaging percussive footwork.

Ages: 9+. Tap B builds upon foundational tap skills with more complex rhythms, speed, and musicality. This class focuses on enhancing precision, clarity, and improvisational elements in tap dance.

Ages: 9+ Years. This class delves deeper into jazz and contemporary techniques, emphasizing intricate choreography, dynamic movement, and expressive qualities. It challenges dancers to expand their artistic range.

Ages: 18+. Adult Tap class offers an opportunity for adults to learn or refine tap dancing skills. It focuses on rhythm, musicality, and clean percussive footwork in a fun and engaging environment.

Ages: 12-18. This is an advanced teen jazz and contemporary class, focusing on complex choreography, powerful movement, and developing a strong performance presence. It pushes dancers to their artistic and technical limits.