Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

05/31/2026

Happy Birthday to Ensemble member, Caeli Blake ✨

From Washington, DC, Ms. Blake began her formal training at BalletNova Center for Dance in Arlington, VA. She attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts under the tutelage of Charles Augins, Sandra Fortune-Greene, & Katherine Smith. Ms. Blake has also studied with various company institutions such as Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Dance Theater of Harlem at the Strathmore, and Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive. Blake graduated from Southern Methodist University, with a BFA in Dance Performance and BS in Education & Human Development. While being a full-time student at SMU, she joined B.Moore Dance. She has performed in choreographic works by Katherine Dunham, Alvin Ailey, Donald McKayle, Robert Battle, Christopher Huggins, Kevin Iega Jeff, Silas Farley, Nicole Clarke-Springer, and many more. Ms. Blake joined the Ensemble in 2022. Now in her fourth season, Ms. Blake has performed at Jacob’s Pillow & Vail Dance Festival with the CPRD Ensemble.

05/27/2026

Here’s a look at our Spring Concert “Legacy” Recap Video. We had three fantastic SOLD OUT shows. Thank you to our audience and everyone that has supported the organization ✨💜

In case you missed the Spring Concert….The Ensemble will be performing at Vail International Dance Festival this summer! Tickets are almost sold out so don’t wait and buy your tickets today 🎟️

05/20/2026

Special Announcement 📣

CPRDE is holding an audition on June 13th and June 27th in Denver, CO for Male & Female presenting artists for the Ensemble and Cleo II. Send your headshot, resumé, and reel to reserve a slot in advance: [email protected]

05/10/2026

CPRDE wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers, surrogate moms, grandparents, aunts, and anyone else who has helped raise children in our community✨

We love you 🤍

05/07/2026

We often receive messages about how each performance delivers the unexpected across so many genres of dance.

Don't miss another one! This weekend, "Legacy: Sweet In The Morning" not only celebrates Mother's Day, but the love which lives across the legacies of generations.

Westword's Kristen Fiore goes deep into the backstories we've shared in recent posts, and in this story, you'll see the choreographer of our World Premiere, Lil Buck, perform in 2025 with internationally beloved cellist Yo Yo Ma (one of many of their collaborations). Lil Buck is the only dance artist to begin with Memphis Jookin', continue with ballet, and blend the two genres.

This weekend you will see the unique collaboration of Lil Buck with the CPRD Ensemble...their work began in January, continued during his residency in March, and is fresh on stage.

It's a beautiful, rich, and athletic performance with a duet, a work by the modern dance master Donald McKayle, and so many other strong pieces!

Group discounts of $10 off per ticket for six or more: cleoparkerdance-dot-org/tickets

Enjoy this wonderful article: https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/cleo-parker-robinson-dance-presents-legacy-40882188-40882188/

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The program brings Memphis Jookin' to the Denver stage with a world premiere dance choreographed by Lil Buck.

05/04/2026

TODAY is the last day to get your tickets Buy 1/2 off using the BOGOHALF code! ✨ Go to cleoparkerdance-dot-org/tickets to activate your discount for our Spring Concert this weekend 🎟️

This spring, we honor enduring legacies and celebrate the extraordinary Leni Wylliams with “Legacy: Sweet in the Morning”. This powerful program brings together tradition and innovation, featuring two guest artists, Lil Buck, and Germaul Barnes who is remounting Wylliams’ “Sweet in the Morning”, alongside a finished world premiere that speaks to the heart of our continued artistic evolution. Don’t miss this one-weekend-only performance event.

Performances:
Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm with an exclusive VIP Reception starting 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 10th at 2pm for a special Mother’s Day Matinee

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05/02/2026

Officially one week from our Spring Concert ✨

Here is an exclusive interview by the fabulous Germaul Barnes. He restaged the iconic Leni Wylliams solo “Sweet in the Morning” for the dancers to learn. The dancers are grateful that they were able to learn from the source. Don’t miss this one-weekend-only performance event 💜

Tickets are on sale now with a special Buy 1 get 1 FREE discount until May 4th (Adult tickets only). Visit this link and type in ‘BOGOHALF’ to activate your discount ✨ cleoparkerdance.org/tickets

Performances:
Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm with an exclusive VIP Reception starting at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 10th at 2pm for a special Mother’s Day matinee program

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04/24/2026

This Sunday, April 26th Cleo II is hosting a Fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s called ‘Mary’s Gives Back’. This Fundraiser is in support of our extraordinary Cleo II going to IABD 2027 in Chicago, IL. The suggested donation price is $15 dollars with that you get to play $5 raffle with fantastic prizes, $3 Jello Shots, and Unlimited Fun. Come to Hamburger Mary’s to help us support Cleo II in reaching their goal. See you then ✨