ISDI is a five-week artist in-residence program that hosts master teachers from around the world that was recognized as the Top Summer Program for youth by Colorado Parent Magazine in 2004. The program will run from June 21 - July 23, 2010. For more information please call 303 295 1759, ext. 10.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is one of the foremost cultural arts institution in the Rocky Mountain region. The organization offers a myriad of educational, performance and other community strengthening services.
Our Mission
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is an international, cross-cultural, dance-arts and educational institution rooted in African American traditions, and dedicated to excellence in providing instruction, performances and community programs, for intergenerational students, artists and audiences.
Our Vision
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is guided by a vision of dance as the universal language of movement that celebrates performance, individual expression,healing and peace which transforms the world into a sanctuary that transcends boundaries of culture,class and age. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is committed to honoring diversity and inclusiveness throughout the global community.
History
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance began as a grass-roots organization in 1970. It is now a 501 (c) (3) multi-cultural performing arts organization in Denver, Colorado with a long history of serving the needs of the community. Founded with the belief that the language of dance transcends the boundaries of culture, class and age, this institution is committed to bringing dance into the lives of many diverse people. CPRD is composed of a professional modern dance ensemble, year-round dance school, 300 seat theatre, in-school lecture demonstration series, international summer dance institute and outreach program for at-risk youth. In 1999, CPRD became an affiliate of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Founder and Executive Artistic Director, Cleo Parker Robinson
Cleo has received numerous awards and honors through the years. Appointed by former President Clinton, Dr. Parker Robinson has served on the National Council on the Arts, and she continues to be a leader and staunch advocate for cultural arts education.
The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble
Our ensemble is a 12-member professional dance company that tours throughout the nation and has served as Cultural Ambassadors abroad performing in more than 20 countries.
The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance School
Our School is a year-round professional training facility that is a vital part of the arts community employing more than 50 independent artists.
The International Summer Dance Institute
ISDI is a five-week artist in-residence program that hosts master teachers from around the world that was recognized as the Top Summer Program for youth by Colorado Parent Magazine in 2004. Click here for a PDF brochure with more information.
AYE
This program is a 26-week cultural enrichment/academic collaborative program between CPRD and the Math Literacy Project that offers workshops for inner city youths. In 2000, CPRD received the Coming Up Taller Award by the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Season of Schools, Healing Power of Art
SOS is a lecture/demonstration program that the CPRD Ensemble presents for K-12 public and private schools throughout the year.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is an international, cross-cultural, dance-arts and educational institution rooted in African American traditions, and dedicated to excellence in providing instruction, performances and community programs, for intergenerational students, artists and audiences.
39 - Years of service and excellence in the arts.
55,000 - Patrons experience CPRD programs and performances each year.
23 - Percentage of participants who receive free services
20,000 - K12 students reached each year throughout the seven county Denver metro area.
Cleo Parker Robinson Biography...>>
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