Sweatshop Dance is Denver's leading preprofessional dance academy, offering comprehensive dance training for students ages 5 and up. This competitive dance studio provides a dynamic and supportive environment designed to nurture aspiring young dancers, with a curriculum that spans a wide range of dance styles and skill levels. Sweatshop Dance is recognized for its exceptional faculty and commitment to high-quality dance education, preparing students for both professional opportunities and personal growth. The studio regularly features performances and opportunities for students to showcase their talents, including appearances at prestigious venues such as The Joyce Theater in New York City.
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Quality professional training in a welcoming supportive environment. Our past students grace stages all over the world including Broadway (Beautiful, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Tap Dog, 42nd St) and the classical stage. (Aspen Ballet, Boston Ballet, Canyon Concert Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Complexions, Danish Dance Theater, Philadelphia Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet).
I teach Beginning Ballet to Adults so that you can understand the concepts and have fun learning. I emphasize musicality, flow, and progressing from one concept to the next. My classes are an hour and a half, with 45 minutes of center work. No standing at the barre the entire time! Many of my students have wanted to study ballet for years, and they are happy they finally took the first step and came to my class. Others danced when they were younger and want to start back up. Whatever your situation, my class will capture your imagination and your spirit. The Denver Gazette recently (Jan. 11, 2022) published an article about my teaching ballet to a 66-year old blind lady: "Inspiring determination: At 66, blind Colorado woman gives ballet a twirl."
African dance and certified personal trainer. African dance with Carmelia teaches, performs, and promotes traditional African dance in the Colorado community. Carmelia is dedicated to traditional dances and delivering movements authentically. She regularly attends West African dance conferences taught by professional, native African dancers. Carmelia has studied extensively with Youssouff Koumbassa, Marie Basse, Djeneba Sako, Moustapha Bangoura, Mouminatou Camara, Abdoulaye Sylla, Malang Bayo, Abdoulaye Camara and Raymond Cessa.Carmelia teaches weekly African dance classes.Carmelia is also a certified personal trainer and offers training in both private and group settings. She teaches weekly fitness boot camp classes using cardio and resistance.
