At DcD, we encourage all of our students (Pre-Ballet and up) to participate in our 2 annual performances, The Children’s Nutcracker and the June "Triple Bill" featuring ballet, jazz & modern choreography. Students love performing onstage, it's an exciting experience for the entire family!

There are 2 levels of participation in DcD performances. All dancers age 3-8 are considered Participants, and the cost is $200, which includes costume & theater rental, rehearsal time and a cast t-shirt. Students in Levels 1-5 can join our Student Company, the cost is $400 and includes costume & theater rental and a cast t-shirt.

The "Triple Bill 2024" is our annual student showcase which will take place at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the DU campus on Sunday, June 2nd at noon and 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and will be available through the Newman Center @newmancenterpresents.com.

Triple Bill 2024 Rehearsal Schedule

Company A (Level 5) Starting March 2nd, 10:00-2:00

Company B (Level 3 & 4) April 6th 11-2, Starting April 13th 2:00-4:00

Apprentice Company (Level 2) Starting April 13th, 12:00-1:45

Junior Company (Level 1) Starting April 13th, 11:00-12:00

Intermediate Level (Age 7+) Starting April 13th, 2:00-3:00

Pre-Ballet & Elementary (Age 3-6) Starting April 20th, 3:00-4:00

All Company dancers must have near-perfect attendance in regular classes and can only miss 2 rehearsals per performance season.

The "Children's Nutcracker" performances are held at Lakewood Cultural Center over Thanksgiving weekend. Registration for the Children's Nutcracker 2024 will open in August for currently enrolled students.