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On April 19, 2026, Colorado Ballet Academy announced two performances of *The Sleeping Beauty* at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 30, featuring students from Level 1 through the Pre-Professional Division. Earlier, on April 9, the company announced its annual dancer-led production, *Fancy Footwork*, which returned May 1-3 to the Armstrong Center for Dance. This production included three world premieres choreographed by Colorado Ballet dancers, with all proceeds benefiting the Next Step Fund, a grant program for dancers transitioning into new careers. In March, Colorado Ballet celebrated Artistic Director Gil Boggs' 20th anniversary, acknowledging his guidance through two decades of artistic expansion and institutional development. This celebration coincided with the company's annual The One Gala, held April 16, 2026, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, an event first announced on February 25, which specifically honored Boggs for his 20-year tenure and leadership. Previously, on February 18, Colorado Ballet revealed performances of Christopher Wheeldon's *A Midsummer Night's Dream* from March 6-15, 2026, marking its return to Denver after a decade with new sets and costumes.
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