The Arvada Center Dance department has a well-established reputation for its exemplary dance program and is known for its professional dance instructors who teach the love of dance as well as the skills. 

The Arvada Center has been offering quality dance classes for 42 years and is now entering its tenth season as a Dance Academy offering excellent training in ballet, jazz, modern and tap dance classes for dancers 6 - 19 years of age. 

Arvada Center Dance Academy: 

The younger students, levels I & II, experience the joy of dance and music while learning discipline, technique and respect that is intrinsic to all forms of dance. As the dancers mature and improve they gradually take more classes each week to ensure a positive progression in their training. All Academy students have the opportunity to perform 6 times each spring on the Arvada Center's Main Stage Theatre. All of the Dance Academy's costumes are custom-made and constructed by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Arvada Center Dance Theatre:

The Academy's performing company, Arvada Center Dance Theatre, performs a third show each fall on the Main Stage Theatre, as well as several community outreach performances. Auditions will be held on August 14, 2021 for the 2021-2022 season. For more information regarding auditions, please email Christina Noel Adcock at cnoel@arvadacenter.org. 

General Dance Classes for all ages:

For toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors we offer a variety of dance classes through our general dance program. Toddler and pre-school dance classes are offered for ages 3-6 through the Art Start Dance program. Adult classes include ballet, jazz, tap, Pilates or a conditioning class.

All fall 2021 classes go on sale Friday, August 13.

See Dance Classes

Our dance instructors and Arvada Center Education Division are excited to have students in our building for dance classes this summer. To keep our students and staff safe, we have implemented a number of safety measures and class-size restrictions. 

• Classes will still be limited to 12 students.
• Cloth face coverings must be worn at all times during all dance classes at the Center. Visitors who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask when in the common galleries. 
  • If a dancer takes more than 1 class in a day, they should have multiple masks.
• Keep physical distance as much as possible and wash your hands before and after dance classes.
• Read, sign, and return to your child’s teacher the “Health and Safety Requirements” document, linked below. 

Medical Care Authorization

A completed and signed Participant Information and Medical Care Authorization form is required for each class a child attends.

Medical Care Authorization Form

Health and Safety

Students attending classes are required to sign a Healthy and Safety requirements document. Please read, sign and return to the Arvada Center. All students attending classes in person at the Center are required to sign this document and follow the requirements. Return it to Christina by email, or bring it to your first day of class.

Health and Safety Requirements Form

Dance Academy Store

Help support the dance program through our Discount Dance studio store and save on everything needed for class with up to 35% off and everyday free shipping offers. A variety of shoes, leotards, undergarments and tights have been pre-selected to make it easy for you to shop. New customers get 8% off of your first purchase.

VIEW STORE

The Arvada Center offers classes in four sessions per year and accept scholarship applications prior to each session of classes. Scholarship awards are given for either full or partial tuition.

Scholarships are available for all ages, children through adults, and are awarded in recognition of financial need and talent. Selections for scholarship awards are made through review of applications and submitted letters of recommendation.

Scholarship Details