Experience world-class training during two rewarding and rigorous weeks in Collage Danceâs RAISE THE BAR Summer Intensives!
đRaise the Bar Junior, for ages 5 â 11, takes place June 29th - July 10th
đRaise the Bar Senior, for ages 12 - 24, takes place July 13th - 25th
Intensive registrants train under highly-regarded faculty including Lauren Anderson, Kevin Thomas, Brandye Lee, Traci Kubie, Kevin Tate and many more in a first-rate, pre-professional and culturally affirming environment.
đLearn more, see housing options, and register to hold your spot at collagedance.org.
Happy Motherâs Day to our incredible Collage Dance moms! đđ
Today, we celebrate the love, strength, sacrifice, and encouragement you pour into your children each day.
Behind every class, rehearsal, performance, milestone, and moment of growth is a mother, grandmother, guardian, or caregiver helping nurture confidence, discipline, creativity, and joy.
Thank you for the countless ways you show up for your children and for our community.
As members of the Collage Youth Ensemble, we continue to expand our training beyond the regular dance season. Members of CYE have gotten accepted to summer programs across the country! Hereâs where you can find us this summer!
Addison: University of Oklahoma School of Dance
Averie: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Harper: Ballet BC & Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Kailey: University of Oklahoma School of Dance & Collage Dance Conservatory
Kyla: Boston Ballet School
Leila: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Ty: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Zamara: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Brooklyn: Collage Dance Conservatory
Carmen: Boston Ballet School
@collagedance
Whether youâre brand new to dance, returning after time away, or simply looking for a welcoming way to move your body, our drop-in classes make it easy to join us for a single class or stay for several throughout the day.
Our current adult class schedule runs through May 23, with 8 drop-in classes to choose from, including 3 classes tomorrow, Saturday, so you can load up your day with movement, music, and fun.
A brand new schedule with exciting new instructor additions begins June 8th.
So, clear an hour and come dance with us! Register at collagedance.org
Today we celebrate Marcellus Harper, whose leadership, vision, and heart continue to guide Collage Dance forward. đđ
Because of Marcellus, Collage continues to grow not only in excellence, but as a community where people feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Marcellus, we celebrate you today!!!!
We invite you to drop your love, favorite memories, and birthday wishes for our fearless leader in the comments. đđ
Tonight, We Leave Things Green invites you to experience Jericho Brownâs work like never before, in collaboration with our advanced Collage Dance Conservatory dancers. A MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner, Jericho Brown brings rare depth and honesty to the stage, blending formal innovation with powerful reflections on spirituality, family, and identity.
And this evening, his poetry and our movement meet in an intimate, unforgettable evening, followed by a live talkback with Dr. Brown.
For tickets visit collagedance.org
âWe are dancers, all of us. Life moves us; life dances us... Like life, a dance creates and destroys itself in every moment. Like love, it is beyond reason.
Itâs hard to imagine what a dance artist can do in a world that so badly needs radical change and healing.
And yet - art, like hope, is a form of love... It is a solvent for the calcifying mind and a balm to heal it.â - International Dance Day Message 2026 by Crystal Pite, award-winning Canadian choreographer and dancer
Excerpt from Piteâs Four Solitudes performed by Collage Dance Collective in fall 2025.
Happy International Dance Day! Read Piteâs full message at
A MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner, Dr. Jericho Brownâs work moves with rare depth and honesty, blending formal innovation with powerful self-examination across themes of spirituality, family, and identity.
This Saturday, We Leave Things Green invites you to witness his work like never before, in collaboration with our advanced Collage Dance Conservatory dancers. An evening where poetry and movement meet, expand, and transform one another, followed by an intimate talkback with Dr. Brown.
VIP tickets offer a deeper experience with a private meet and greet, a signed copy of his latest work, photo opportunities, and priority seating.
This special evening also supports the future of our Conservatory, with proceeds benefiting scholarships and community programs.
Join us this Saturday, May 2 at 6 PM at the Collage Dance Center. Secure your seats now at collagedance.org.
From powerful performances to a room full of generosity and joy, this yearâs gala was a celebration of what it truly means to invest in the next generation. Because of our community, weâve raised enough to provide more than 50 scholarships and continue our commitment to making high-quality dance training accessible for all.
At a time when resources are shrinking, costs are rising, and support feels less certain, this generosity matters more than you know. It helps ensure this work and the young people at the center of it continue to thrive.
To get tickets for our upcoming Conservatory fundraiser, We Leave Things Green featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown, or to support our work, visit collagedance.org.
đĽ @_one901
âWe didnât know what to expect⌠and now sheâs thriving.â Thatâs what one Collage parent shared with us recently, and itâs exactly why we do this work.
Dance here isnât just about technique. Itâs about confidence, focus, discipline, and helping young people discover something they truly love.
If youâve been even a little curious about dance for your child, weâd love to welcome you to our FREE Conservatory Open House next Saturday, April 25th beginning at 4PM at the Collage Dance Center.
⨠Step into a real class environment
⨠Meet our faculty and staff
⨠Tour the space
⨠Ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment
No experience needed. Just come as you are.
đVisit collagedance.org to register to attend.
What a sweet reminder of whatâs possible when community comes together.
This yearâs Sweet 16 Annual Gala was an unforgettable celebration of artistry, generosity, and the power of investing in the next generation. From inspiring performances by our Conservatory students and professional company to extraordinary guest artists, including a show-stopping moment from Grammy-nominated Avery Wilson / @averywilson , the afternoon was filled with joy, purpose, and connection.
Weâre deeply grateful to everyone who continues to believe in and support our mission-driven work.
Visit collagedance.org to explore upcoming events you wonât want to miss.
Images captured by Ziggy Mack / @fomoloop
