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.
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.
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. For more information regarding auditions, please email Christina Noel Adcock at cnoel@arvadacenter.org.
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.
Summer classes go on sale May 5, at 11:00 am.
Arvada Center Dance Academy Jazz Program presents: Wonderland
This spring the jazz, modern, tap, and hip hop instructors are excited to present a multidisciplinary full length story of Alice in Wonderland. The story unfolds with lots of imagination, great dancing, music, and tons of cuteness. After all, one cannot help but smile while watching little tap dancers become Dancing Tea Cups! Tickets: $12.00 Reserved Seating, livestream tickets are $5.
Friday, May 26 at 7:00 pm
In-person tickets - Livestream tickets
Saturday, May 27 at 7:00PM
Sunday, May 28 at 2:00pm.
Arvada Center Dance Academy Ballet Program presents: Mary Poppins
This is the wonderful story of the perfect nanny who mysteriously arrives to teach the Banks family an important lesson - that caring and finding joy in family is more important than prestige and money. The ballet department’s re-imagining of Mary Poppins is sure to be a fun and memorable show. Tickets: $12.00 Reserved Seating, livestream tickets are $5.
Friday, June 9 at 7:00 pm
In-person tickets - Livestream tickets
Saturday, June 10 at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 11 at 2:00pm
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.
Spring 2023 Recital Fees
The performance fee for the Spring Ballet and/or Jazz Dance concerts is $120 per student. If a child is performing in both the Ballet and Jazz concert, they will need to pay a fee for each.
Spring 2023 Recital and Volunteer Form
Fill out this form to enroll your student in upcoming spring recitals, pay performance fees, and to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Spring 2023 Performance Resources
"Wonderland" Jazz Recital - show order and recital schedule linked below.
Download the Show Order Here - Jazz Theatre Schedule
"Mary Poppins" Ballet Recital - show order and recital schedule linked below.
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.