Join us for a summer in
Beautiful Boulder, Colorado
All classes will be held on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus.
Dancers will have the opportunity to be fully immersed in a college experience. The youth workshop classes will be held at the student recreation center in two beautiful dance studios. Classes for the full workshop will be held in the Theatre & Dance building.
Boulder COLORADO
Boulder is 5,430 feet in elevation and has a sunny, semi-arid climate. Average temperatures in the summer can range anywhere from the high 50s in the evenings to the mid-90s during the day. Hydrating during your stay is very important, as altitude sickness (headache, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue) can occur. Weather conditions can change rapidly throughout each day and from day-to-day.
Playfully referred to as the People's Republic of Boulder, this city nestled in the foothills of the Front Range was recently named “Happiest City in the U.S.” by National Geographic and is known for progressive attitudes stemming from its hippie heyday. Today it’s characterized by scientific research centers, the University of Colorado, artsy folks and hyper-athletic citizens.
Just 45 minutes from Denver’s airport, with 45,000 acres of gorgeous and easily accessible wide-open landscapes, a walker- and biker-friendly compact downtown and plenty to do, you’ll be just as inspired as the locals to enjoy a day packed with activity.
The pedestrian Pearl Street Mall is the city’s hub. Fuel up at any of a dozen coffee shops alongside students and freelancers clicking away on their laptops. For a quintessential experience, drop into The Tune Up, a place to rent or shop for bikes, get coffee and hear live music. Then, spend time strolling the thoroughfare, lined with historic buildings that now house boutiques and longtime-favorite shops and restaurants, and populated by talented open-air performers. For more shopping, head to Twenty Ninth Street, an outdoor mall headlined by H&M, The North Face and Apple that also has a new outdoor beer garden called The Barrel.
Saturdays and Wednesdays April–mid-November, stroll Boulder Farmers’ Market, with a strict sell-what-you-grow policy and a lovely setting next to Boulder Creek. Chefs are often spotted shopping here, so you may taste market veggies during dinner. If you dig the market, you might also appreciate The Boulder County Farm Trail — 20 farms and other places where you can pick berries, pet animals, take a tour, check out a farm stand, picnic in a barn or take a class.
Creativity is found in every corner of Boulder, with more than 30 galleries, four museums, many theaters, dance studios and a large number of cultural performances each year. And two art-film houses share innovating filmmaking — the Boulder Theater downtown and the Boedecker Theater (aka “The Boe”) at the Dairy Arts Center.
Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains along Colorado's picturesque Front Range, the CU Boulder campus offers stunning views of the mountains and easy access to hiking, biking, skiing and many outdoor activities. With 300 days of sunshine a year, locals enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Boulder highlights include:
Our location is only 30 minutes from Denver, the state's largest city, which offers many other forms of entertainment.
The Pearl Street Mall in Downtown Boulder and the University Hill District offers shopping, restaurants, and concerts.
Getting to University of Colorado Boulder
If you are flying into Denver International Airport, you can rent a car and drive 45 minutes up to Boulder. However, if you (or your student) need public transportation, CU Boulder an hour away from the Denver International Airport (DIA) via the RTD SkyRide bus service. There are also other affordable options such as shared-ride service shuttles, which pick-up and drop-off from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, island 5, outside doors 505-507 (east side) and 510-512 (west side). For those that prefer ride share services, an UberX will cost about $75 one way.
Restaurants
Cafe Aion
$$ | University Hill | Tapas
Happening yet comfortable Spanish specialist known for innovative, farm-to-fork tapas.
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
$ | Downtown Boulder | Brewpub
Craft beers, brewery tours and pub grub plus folk, acoustic and bluegrass music some nights.
Learn MoreMountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Dushanbe Tea House
$$ | Downtown Boulder | International cuisine
Ornate landmark shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan and rebuilt creekside, with teas and light bites.
Hotels
Hotel Boulderado
$$$ | Downtown Boulder
Landmark hotel with a stained-glass lobby ceiling, Victorian-style rooms and a restaurant.
St. Julien Hotel
$$$$ | Downtown Boulder
Swank, modern lodging boasting chic rooms with soaking tubs, plus fine dining, a pool and a full spa.
Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder - North
$$ |
Casual lodging with free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, plus an indoor pool and a fitness room.
Learn MoreHampton Inn & Suites Boulder - North
Things to do
Chautauqua Park
Free | West Boulder
National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films and more.
Pearl Street Mall
Free | Downtown Boulder
Outstanding shopping, lodging, restaurants, services, entertainment and events.
Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory
$ |
Visit the Celestial Seasonings headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and unlock the mysteries of tea with a guided tour.