CM Dance

CMDance is celebrating 25 years of serving the community the finest in Arts Education and World class dance and live music.
Founded in 1999, CMDance strives to build healthy, thriving communities through world-class arts education programs that bring the global culture of both solo and partnered vernacular dancing to youth and adults. The funding CMDance receives will help us continue to reach 12,000 students each year. 
Our students deeply appreciate your financial support.   

Testimonials

Yale Elementary - Jennifer Slaughter.  Teacher

"Three years ago, Yale Elementary School implemented an after-school club program aimed at offering students a diverse range of activities. The goal was to provide them with opportunities to explore new interests and develop skills beyond their regular curriculum. As part of this initiative, CMDance, a renowned dance organization, was invited to lead a dance club for interested students. 

This dance club meets twice a week, with a CMDance professional instructor teaching various dance styles such as swing and hip hop. Through these sessions, participants not only learn the art of dance but also develop discipline, coordination, and self-expression. At the end of each quarter, parents are invited to a recital where the students showcase the dances they have learned. 

In the Spring of 2023, our students were given a remarkable opportunity to perform at the Student Showcase alongside students from other schools across the city. This event allowed them to share their talents with a wider audience, including fellow students, family, and friends. The experience was met with great enthusiasm and excitement. Building on this success, Yale Elementary School is thrilled to announce that our students will again participate in the 2024 Student Showcase. We believe that ongoing involvement in such events fosters creativity and self-confidence and promotes a sense of community and camaraderie among our students. 

The dance club has proven to be a valuable addition to our after-school program, providing our students with exposure to a unique and enriching activity. We are grateful to CMD for their expertise and dedication in teaching our students the art of dance. This partnership has truly enhanced the educational experience at Yale Elementary School and has opened doors for our students that would not have otherwise had access."

Clayton Early Learning - Denise Ortega
"One of my goals as an Early Childhood Educator is to enhance motor development through creative experiences. Using creative movement allows young children to respond to open-ended activities in unique ways, provides them with opportunities and experiences to build confidence. and allows them to feel success. Keeping in mind that each of our children develop at a different pace, CMDance instructors have done a wonderful job in providing our Head Start children with these experiences .  Our children became aware of their own bodies: the space it occupies and it's capability of movement were directly influenced through the instruction and experiences provided weekly by CMDance. 
During the end of the year celebration, our children, ages 3 to 5 performed before their parents and school.  I feel this is a valuable program and would love this program to continue in our class. Thank you so much for allowing us to experience all of the many wonderful opportunities from CMDance. "

Samuels Elementary -  Ms. Nydia Gonzales, ECE Head Start Teacher
"It is with great pleasure and heartfelt thanks that I write this letter.  As a Family Service Worker I find enjoyment in programs that support and teach our kid's the beauty of Music and Dance with Unity.  To be able to collaborate and work with CMDance, our Outstanding Vendor for 2022 and 2023 and share your success has been amazing!  As a dancer myself, our teachers and our students enjoy every little dance step with Mrs. Carolina and CMDance.  They bring love, smiles, unity and enthusiasm to our smallest learners.  Thanks to CMD we have "Happy Feet '' and a perk in our steps. 
Last year's dance recital was spectacular seeing what CMDance contributes to DPS Head Start Programs!   We look forward to another year of collaboration and to continue our Parent and Child Engagement through CMDance."

Early Excellence Program of Denver – Janice Rodriguez, Director
"Our preschool program serves the Denver Cole and Five Points communities and many of our families are the most in-need and at-risk in the Denver metro area. We are a small non-profit and cannot afford to pay guest instructors to come in and work with our students. CMDance understood the needs of our children and figured out a way to provide a no-cost option for our students to receive their high-quality instruction. Without this in-kind contribution from CMDance, our children would not have the opportunity to experience and learn the rich history of dance from high-quality instructors. CMDance consistently exceeds all expectations. "