26-27 CML Fall/Spring Youth/Adult Labs

Name
Days
Location
C / FasTrack Jazz Lab
In this playful and dynamic Lab, dancers use their wild imaginations to explore movement from the inside out. Combining somatic awareness with improvisation, they develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, build creative confidence, and lay the groundwork for future study in Modern, Jazz, and beyond.

The class includes directed improvisation, followed by guided creation of short compositions using body, motif, phrase, and rhythmic structure—encouraging expressive freedom and thoughtful movement design.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Monday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
C Ballet Lab
Level C Ballet supports young dancers as they deepen their training with increased detail, structure, and challenge—always grounded in curiosity and discovery. Dancers will explore anatomy and the science of movement, building strength, control, and a broader movement vocabulary. Along the way, we aim to spark their inner Dance Geek and inspire a lifelong love of learning through ballet.demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
F Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Monday
6:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Pointe Lab - Int/Adv
Int/Adv Pointe: 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes/week for youth dancers
Monday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Contemporary Lab
Contemporary Dance Lab explores movement and artistry through dance disciplines, personal patterns, and structured improvisation. Using dynamics, successional movement, and fluid center, dancers develop a unique vocabulary that balances individuality with aesthetic form. Blending styles and personal expression, they discover beauty in the unexpected and joy in the present.
Monday
6:55 PM to 8:25 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Gentle Barre - Beg/Int
Gentle Barre is a calming, one-hour ballet class designed for those seeking a softer, more accessible experience. With slower tempos, fewer repetitions, and gentle modifications, it offers the beauty of ballet without strain. Whether you're an experienced dancer or just looking to move with ease, this class supports you in winding down your day with grace, presence, and joy.
Monday
7:35 PM to 8:35 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
F Beg Pointe Lab - Beg
Beginning Pointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Monday
7:40 PM to 8:25 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Pointe Lab - Pre/Beg
Dancers begin with Pre-Pointe to build body awareness and healthy habits that help prevent injury.

Beginning Pointe, dancers transition into pointe shoes, developing coordination and progressing through barre work.

Adult Pointe Recommendations:

Pointe classes should follow a Ballet Lab.
Pre Pointe - 2 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Beg Pointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Monday
8:35 PM to 9:05 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Fundamentals Ballet Lab - Beg (Basics)
Adult Fundaments Ballet Lab (formerly Basics) is for movers 18+ who are new to ballet or returning after a break. The class covers fundamental movements, positions, and terms, with a focus on building a strong, healthy foundation. Through careful instruction and individual attention, dancers of all abilities can explore ballet in a supportive, body-aware environment that emphasizes precision, understanding, and injury prevention.
Tuesday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
F / G / H Pilates 10 - Int/Adv
Warm Up Pilates with Julia for Levels F / G / H
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
D Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
E Jazz Lab
Like the musical form it’s named after, Jazz uses rhythmic syncopation, isolated movement of the torso and limbs, and emphasizes locomotion. Jazz technique develops alignment, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, vocabulary, and enhances stamina, control, musicality, and dynamics. While there are many styles of jazz dance, all share a focus on performativity and a connection to popular and vernacular music and movement.

This class builds coordination, body awareness, and musicality in a supportive, accessible environment. Dancers develop a strong foundation in jazz styles with a focus on proper alignment, flexibility, and confidence—while encouraging self-expression and a joy for movement.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
F / G / H Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
D / E Modern Lab
Modern Dance Lab builds technique through alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Drawing from techniques like Nikolais/Louis, Graham, Limón, Bartenieff, and Hawkins, dancers explore inner connections and somatic awareness to support expressive, creative movement. With a focus on full-bodied, three-dimensional motion and playful interaction with gravity, dancers of all levels are encouraged to move with freedom and ease.
Tuesday
6:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
F Pointe Lab - Beg
Beginning Pointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Tuesday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Ballet Repertoire Lab
Repertoire honors tradition with timeless classics and also includes contemporary works showcasing innovative choreography. Repertoire explore new themes, challenging dancers to experience ballet in fresh, exciting ways. Dancers develop performance skills, characterization, technique, and attention to detail with faculty coaching focused on growth.
Tuesday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
G Pointe Lab - Int
Int Pointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Tuesday
6:50 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
H Pointe Lab - Adv
AdvPointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Tuesday
6:50 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Beginning Ballet Lab (Novice)
Adult Beginning Ballet Lab (Novice). Ready to take your ballet further? This class is the perfect next step for dancers moving beyond Adult Fundaments Ballet Lab, offering more challenging skills and combinations to build on your foundation. Think of it as the bridge between Fundamentals and Int/Adv Adult Ballet Lab.
Tuesday
7:35 PM to 9:05 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Modern Lab - Beg/Int
CML’s Modern Dance Lab is designed to build a technique balanced by correct alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Using elements from Nikolais/Louis, Graham, Limón, Bartenieff & Hawkins techniques, dancers explore the inner connections (breath, core to distal, head to tail, top to bottom, homo-lateral, and cross-lateral) and somatic understanding that is necessary for freedom and ease in creative, outward expression. Creativity and full three-dimensional movement is encouraged in modern dancers on every level. Through playful interaction with gravity, dancers study the dynamics of energy that are the support and motivation for all movement.
Tuesday
7:35 PM to 9:05 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Ballet Lab - Int/Adv
Ballet Lab offers multiple levels and blends traditional classical ballet with a modern, health-focused approach. CML encourages dancers of all abilities to explore technique and artistry in a supportive, accommodating environment. Rooted in English, French, and Italian syllabi, the class develops strength, stamina, and individual expression while emphasizing body awareness and injury prevention.
Wednesday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Silver Swans (18+) - Beg/Int
Silver Swans Ballet Lab is for adults 50+—new or returning to ballet—focusing on flexibility, balance, and posture in a supportive environment. The class adapts to challenges like joint replacements, arthritis, and vertigo, making movement safe and joyful for dancers well into their 80s. While designed for 50+, all dancers 18+ are welcome—no need to be “silver” to join!
Wednesday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
D / E Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Modern Lab - Int/Adv
CML’s Modern Dance Lab is designed to build a technique balanced by correct alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Using elements from Nikolais/Louis, Graham, Limón, Bartenieff & Hawkins techniques, dancers explore the inner connections (breath, core to distal, head to tail, top to bottom, homo-lateral, and cross-lateral) and somatic understanding that is necessary for freedom and ease in creative, outward expression. Creativity and full three-dimensional movement is encouraged in modern dancers on every level. Through playful interaction with gravity, dancers study the dynamics of energy that are the support and motivation for all movement.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Composition Lab - Int/Adv (Season Commitment)
CML’s Composition Lab is a season-long seminar course culminating in the Endeavor performance in May 2027. The year is divided into two parts: the first focuses on lecture, directed improvisation, and the creation of short compositions using body, motif, phrase, and rhythmic structure. The second expands into choreography, incorporating music, theme, staging, and technical elements.

$150 Performance fee is due at registration at registration.

Season Commitment (August 2025 - May 2027)

Students will collaboratively design and present original works for performance. This Lab builds the tools to view, interpret, communicate, and create dance—as both a performer and choreographer.
Wednesday
6:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
D Jazz Lab
In this playful and dynamic Lab, dancers use their wild imaginations to explore movement from the inside out. Combining somatic awareness with improvisation, they develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, build creative confidence, and lay the groundwork for future study in Modern, Jazz, and beyond.
Wednesday
6:05 PM to 7:20 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
E / F Contemporary Lab
Contemporary Dance Lab explores movement and artistry through dance disciplines, personal patterns, and structured improvisation. Using dynamics, successional movement, and fluid center, dancers develop a unique vocabulary that balances individuality with aesthetic form. Blending styles and personal expression, they discover beauty in the unexpected and joy in the present.
Wednesday
6:05 PM to 7:20 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
E Pre-Pointe / Ankle Strength Lab
2 Pre-Pointe/Ankle Strength + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week. Dancers need to take a technique class prior to Pre-Pointe/Ankle Strength classes.
Wednesday
7:20 PM to 8:05 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Contemporary Lab - Beg/Int
Contemporary Dance Lab explores movement and artistry through dance techniques, personal patterns, and structured improvisation. Using dynamics, succession, and a fluid center, dancers develop a unique movement vocabulary that blends style with self-expression—embracing both aesthetic depth and the beauty of the unexpected.
Wednesday
7:35 PM to 9:05 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Jazz Lab - Int/Adv
Like the musical form for which it is named, Jazz dance uses the complexities of rhythmic syncopation and translates it into isolated movement of the torso and limbs and a focus on locomotion. Jazz technique emphasizes and develops body alignment, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and Jazz dance vocabulary, as well as increased stamina, control, musicality and dynamics. There are many styles of Jazz dance, but all include a focus on performativity and response to popular and vernacular styles of music and movement.
Wednesday
7:40 PM to 9:10 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Fundamentals Jazz Lab (Basics)
A very beginning jazz class for adults introduces fundamental jazz dance techniques, including basic movements, rhythms, and terminology. It focuses on building coordination, body awareness, and musicality in a supportive and accessible environment. The class aims to develop a strong foundation in jazz styles, emphasizing proper alignment, flexibility, and confidence, while encouraging self-expression and enjoyment of dance.
Wednesday
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Pilates Mat Lab - Beg/Int
Pilates Mat/Tower — A full-body class blending classical mat work with the resistance and support of the Pilates Tower, building core strength, flexibility, and alignment for dancers of all levels.
Thursday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
A Ballet Lab (3 & 4 year olds)
Level A – Children's Ballet (Ages 3–4)

A magical introduction to ballet! In this joyful and imaginative class, young dancers explore movement through play, creativity, and discovery—while learning real ballet vocabulary and foundational skills. It's a delightful blend of twirls, tiptoes, and technique that builds confidence, coordination, and a love for dance.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
B Ballet Lab (5-8 year olds)
Starting at age five, young dancers begin developing essential foundational skills. Taught through curiosity and joy, this class lays the groundwork for a strong physical understanding of dance and helps build dynamic, capable dancers for the future. Through imaginative exercises that build both strength and performance skills, dancers work with two hands on the barre and learn key center and across-the-floor technique.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Ballet Barre
Barre work is essential for developing a strong technical foundation. It builds strength, alignment, balance, and coordination—preparing dancers for more complex movement in center work and beyond.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
F / G / H Jazz Lab - Int/Adv
Like the musical form for which it is named, Jazz dance uses the complexities of rhythmic syncopation and translates it into isolated movement of the torso and limbs and a focus on locomotion. Jazz technique emphasizes and develops body alignment, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and Jazz dance vocabulary, as well as increased stamina, control, musicality and dynamics. There are many styles of Jazz dance, but all include a focus on performativity and response to popular and vernacular styles of music and movement.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
FasTrack Ballet Technique Lab (9-18 year olds)
CML’s Ballet Fast Track is designed for dancers ages 9 and up who are new to ballet or returning after a long break. This accelerated program helps older beginners quickly build a strong foundation, preparing them to transition smoothly into intermediate levels. With focused instruction, personalized support, and attention to detail, dancers gain confidence, skill, and a solid grasp of ballet fundamentals in a fun, encouraging environment.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
A / B Character Lab (3-8 year olds)
Children’s Character Lab introduces young dancers to lively, theatrical movement inspired by folk and national dances from around the world—a fun and essential part of classical ballet training. Using props like watering cans or garlands, dancers explore musical styles, rhythms, and mime. These classes build cultural awareness, storytelling skills, and strong technical foundations—all through expressive, engaging movement.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
B Somatics Lab (5-8 year olds)
This inventive class invites dancers to use their imaginations to explore their inner selves, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body. Through Somatics, participants will engage in exercises that heighten awareness of their physical sensations and movements, promoting a holistic understanding of how their bodies move and interact with their surroundings.

Key benefits include:
- Inner Awareness: Gain insights into movement patterns, improving balance and coordination.
- Creativity: Explore new ways of moving.
- Mind-Body Connection: Harmonize mental and physical processes.
- Joy in Movement: Experience dance as a joyful and liberating activity.
Thursday
5:35 PM to 6:05 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
EMPOWER Jazz & Ballet Lab
Dancers have the opportunity to learn Ballet and Jazz. dance styles.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Modern Lab - Int/Adv
CML’s Modern Dance Lab is designed to build a technique balanced by correct alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Using elements from Nikolais/Louis, Graham, Limón, Bartenieff & Hawkins techniques, dancers explore the inner connections (breath, core to distal, head to tail, top to bottom, homo-lateral, and cross-lateral) and somatic understanding that is necessary for freedom and ease in creative, outward expression. Creativity and full three-dimensional movement is encouraged in modern dancers on every level. Through playful interaction with gravity, dancers study the dynamics of energy that are the support and motivation for all movement.
Thursday
6:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
F Modern Lab
CML’s Modern Dance Lab develops well-rounded technique through alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Drawing from Nikolais/Louis, Graham, Limón, Bartenieff, and Hawkins methods, dancers explore deep body connections and somatic awareness to support expressive, creative movement. Emphasizing three-dimensionality and playful interaction with gravity, the lab encourages dynamic, energized dancing at every level.
Thursday
6:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Healing Ballet Lab - Beg/Int
Healing Ballet is a gentle, inclusive class designed to help you reconnect with the joy of dance. Whether you've faced trauma or negative past experiences in dance, this class offers a safe, supportive space to heal. Through mindful movement and compassionate guidance, you'll rediscover ballet as a source of self-expression, peace, and personal empowerment.
Thursday
7:35 PM to 8:50 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Ballet Lab - Beg/Int/Adv
Adult Ballet Lab offers multiple levels and blends traditional classical ballet with a modern, health-focused approach. CML encourages dancers of all abilities to explore technique and artistry in a supportive, accommodating environment. Rooted in English, French, and Italian syllabi, the class develops strength, stamina, and individual expression while emphasizing body awareness and injury prevention.
Friday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Silver Swans (18+) - Beg/Int
Silver Swans Ballet Lab is for adults 50+—new or returning to ballet—focusing on flexibility, balance, and posture in a supportive environment. The class adapts to challenges like joint replacements, arthritis, and vertigo, making movement safe and joyful for dancers well into their 80s. While designed for 50+, all dancers 18+ are welcome—no need to be “silver” to join!
Friday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
C Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Friday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
E / F Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Friday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Friday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
C / FasTrack Somatics & Improv Lab
Combines internal body awareness with rhythmic, performative energy. Dancers explore movement, balance, shape, and space while building a strong foundation for future technique and creative expression.

Inspired by its musical roots, jazz dance, syncopation, isolated movement, and locomotion. This class develops alignment, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and vocabulary, while building stamina, musicality, and dynamic range.
Friday
6:05 PM to 7:20 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
E / F Pointe Lab - Pre/Beg
2 Pre-Pointe/Ankle Strength + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Friday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Pointe Lab - Int/Adv
Int/Adv Pointe - 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes per week.
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
F / G / H Improv Lab
Improvisation focuses on deep body awareness and connection, encouraging dancers to explore sensation, release tension, and move freely. It emphasizes listening to the body’s impulses, discovering new ways to express energy, and expanding movement possibilities through playful and intuitive exploration.
Friday
7:20 PM to 8:20 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Pilates Lab - Int/Adv
A mat Pilates class designed to support dancers by building core strength, stability, and balanced muscle development. Through controlled, low-impact movement, dancers improve alignment, flexibility, and body awareness, helping to enhance performance quality while reducing the risk of injury.
Saturday
8:00 AM to 8:55 AM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
A Ballet Lab (3 & 4 year olds)
Level A – Children's Ballet (Ages 3–4)

A magical introduction to ballet! In this joyful and imaginative class, young dancers explore movement through play, creativity, and discovery—while learning real ballet vocabulary and foundational skills. It's a delightful blend of twirls, tiptoes, and technique that builds confidence, coordination, and a love for dance.
Saturday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
B Ballet Lab (5-8 year olds)
Starting at age five, young dancers begin developing essential foundational skills. Taught through curiosity and joy, this class lays the groundwork for a strong physical understanding of dance and helps build dynamic, capable dancers for the future. Through imaginative exercises that build both strength and performance skills, dancers work with two hands on the barre and learn key center and across-the-floor technique.
Saturday
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Ballet Lab - Int/Adv
Saturday Ballet Lab offers multiple levels and blends traditional classical ballet with a modern, health-focused approach. CML encourages dancers of all abilities to explore technique and artistry in a supportive, accommodating environment. Rooted in English, French, and Italian syllabi, the class develops strength, stamina, and individual expression while emphasizing body awareness and injury prevention.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Dance Together (1–2+ yrs & Caregiver)
Dance Together is an engaging and fun toddler dance class designed for children between the ages of 1-2 years, where they participate alongside a parent or guardian. This dance class offers a unique opportunity for both children and their caregivers to bond, explore movement, and develop essential motor skills in a supportive and creative environment.The class is carefully structured to cater to the developmental needs and abilities of toddlers. It focuses on simple, age-appropriate movements that encourage coordination, balance, and rhythm.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
A / B Tap Lab (3-8 year olds)
Tap dance is a lively and rhythmic art form that uses tap shoes and the floor to create percussive sounds. In this engaging class for 3-8 year-olds, young dancers explore rhythm and sound through imaginative stories, fun games, and playful improvisation. Children will learn the basics of counting, heel and toe taps, and introductory tap terminology. Along the way, they’ll build strength, coordination, and balance—developing both their motor skills and musicality in a joyful, supportive environment.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Fundamentals Ballet Lab - Beg (Basics)
Adult Fundamentals Ballet Lab (formerly Ballet Basics) is for movers 18+ who are new to ballet or returning after a break. The class covers fundamental movements, positions, and terms, with a focus on building a strong, healthy foundation. Through careful instruction and individual attention, dancers of all abilities can explore ballet in a supportive, body-aware environment that emphasizes precision, understanding, and injury prevention.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
C / D / FasTrack Tap Lab
Tap dance is an expressive art form centered on creating rhythm and percussive sounds using tap shoes and the floor. In the C/D/FT level, dancers will continue to build lower body strength, balance, and coordination through increasingly intricate steps and expanded tap terminology. Students will develop complex footwork sequences, explore syncopated rhythms, and deepen their musicality. Each class encourages improvisation, allowing dancers to apply their skills creatively and grow in confidence as rhythm-makers.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
E / F / G / H Tap Lab - Int
Tap dance is a dynamic art form centered on creating rhythm and percussive sounds using tap shoes and the floor. This class offers adults a fun and engaging way to build lower body strength, coordination, and musicality through refined footwork technique. Dancers will explore both Rhythm and Theatrical styles of tap through warm-up rudiments, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Whether you're new to tap or returning to dance, this class supports skill development, self-expression, and artistry in a welcoming environment.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult / G / H Pointe Lab - Int/Adv
Int/Adv Pointe: 3 Pointe + 3 Ballet Lab classes/week for youth dancers
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult Pointe Lab - Pre/Beg
Adult Pointe Lab - Pre/Beg is designed to build strong, stable ankles and feet—critical for balance, injury prevention, and enhancing performance in jumps and turns. Dancers will engage in specialized exercises to improve stability, support proper alignment, and move with increased confidence and precision.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
Adult E / F / G / H Tap Lab - Beg
Tap dance is a dynamic art form centered on creating rhythm and percussive sounds using tap shoes and the floor. This class offers adults a fun and engaging way to build lower body strength, coordination, and musicality through refined footwork technique. Dancers will explore both Rhythm and Theatrical styles of tap through warm-up rudiments, across-the-floor exercises, and choreography. Whether you're new to tap or returning to dance, this class supports skill development, self-expression, and artistry in a welcoming environment.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Lab 3
*Colorado Movement Lab
D / E Improv Lab
Improvisation focuses on deep body awareness and connection, encouraging dancers to explore sensation, release tension, and move freely. It emphasizes listening to the body’s impulses, discovering new ways to express energy, and expanding movement possibilities through playful and intuitive exploration.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab
G / H Contemporary Ballet En Pointe
Ballet, Reimagined! Contemporary Ballet En Pointe takes the classical ballet repertoire and turns it on its head — literally and creatively. Dancers will be challenged to think differently, pushing both mind and body beyond traditional boundaries. Expect to explore unconventional movement, disrupt familiar patterns, and expand your range of expression.

Designed for curious movers ready to step outside their comfort zone and reimagine what ballet can be.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Lab 1
*Colorado Movement Lab
D / E / F Ballet Lab
Grounded in English, French, and Italian syllabi, CML’s Ballet Lab blends classical foundations with contemporary ballet demands. Classes focus on strength, stamina, technique, and individual artistic expression, tailored to each group’s level and development. Emphasis is placed on body awareness and injury prevention.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Lab 2
*Colorado Movement Lab