About
Colorado Movement Lab offers Dance Together for ages 1-3 with a parent or guardian, Level A for ages 3-4, Ballet Lab for ages 3-4, Somatics Lab for ages 3-4, Tap Lab for ages 3-4, Level B for ages 5-8, Ballet Lab for ages 5-8, Somatics Lab for ages 5-8, and Level C for ages 6-9. The program schedule says enrollment remains open and ongoing, and youth classes begin August 17, 2026.
At a glance
- Ages: 1–18 years old
- General schedule: Enrollment remains open and ongoing. Youth classes begin August 17, 2026. Weekly drop-in adult classes are offered; youth labs are suggested in the account after assessment and trial placement class.
About the provider
Colorado Movement Lab is the official school of the local 501(c)(3) non-profit New Paradigm Dance Theater. Its mission statement says it is where dance merges with body science, art, and the potentiality of movement.
- Dance Together - Ages 1-3 and their Caregiver — ages 1-3 with a parent or guardian · Thursdays 9:15-10:00 am; Saturdays 10:15-11:00 am · Engaging toddler dance class designed for children between ages 1-2 years participating alongside a parent or guardian; also listed as ages 1-3 and their caregiver.
- Level A — ages 3-4 · Focuses on joy, exploration, imagination, and play while learning technical skills and vocabulary of dance.
- Ballet Lab — ages 3-4 · Ballet offering for Level A.
- Somatics Lab — ages 3-4 · Inventive class using imagination to explore inner selves and movement.
- Tap Lab — ages 3-4 · Tap class with stories, games, and improvisation; teaches counting, heel and toe tap sounds, and tap terminology.
- Level B — ages 5-8 · Builds foundational skills through curiosity and joy, including ballet work at the barre, center, and across the floor.
- Ballet Lab — ages 5-8 · Mondays 5:15-6:15 pm; Saturdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm · Currently offered for Level B.
- Somatics Lab — ages 5-8 · Listed as a future offering for this level.
- Level C — ages 6-9 · Intermediate level with increased detail and rigor; dancers learn more about anatomy and the science of movement.
Enrollment remains open and ongoing. Regular attendance is essential. Make-up labs must be scheduled for the same level or a lower level; Fast Track labs may be made up in Level C labs. Make-up labs are only valid within the same semester/season. No tuition credits or refunds for absences or missed labs. Scheduled non-lab dates such as Spring Break, Winter Break, and holidays do not qualify as absences. Dancers may be asked to observe if they arrive more than 10 minutes late to a lab.
What families say
“Throughout my 20+ years learning from Julia, she has not only taught me about ballet, but she’s also been my coach, mentor, and friend. I would not be the dancer, or human I am today without Julia and her guidance.” — Chris is one of the most kind and caring teachers you will meet.
“I have directly danced under her for 10 years, and I continue to ask for her advice and support while I train at Canada’s National Ballet School.” — Bergen Wheeler, Professional Trainee at Nacho Duato Academy
“As a professional dancer for nearly seven years now, I can confidently say that Julia and the team of CML have been the biggest influence in preparing me for a career in ballet.” — Brooke Gilliam, Company Dancer at Atlanta Ballet
Last updated November 5, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.