♦ Location: Denver, Colorado – United States
♦ Artistic Director: Gil Boggs
♦ Orchestra: Colorado Ballet Orchestra
♦ Affiliated School: The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy
♦ Founded in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker
Colorado Ballet 2025-2026 Season
“This season promises to entertain and astound patrons of all ages while continuing to challenge our dancers and company both technically and artistically
I am thrilled to revitalize A Midsummer Night’s Dream with new sets and costumes, elevating and modernizing our proprietary production that the company commissioned for renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon in 1997, just as his own career began to flourish.”
– Gil Boggs, Artistic Director of Colorado Ballet
Colorado Ballet Announces Promotions and New Dancers for the 2025-2026 Season
On August 22, 20225, Colorado Ballet announced the advancement of nine of their dancers in the company.
- Demi-Soloists Ariel McCarty, Bryce Lee, and Jeremy Studinski were promoted to Soloists.
- Corps de Ballet member Christopher Mitchell was promoted to Demi-Soloist.
- Apprentices Mylie Buck, Leopold Foster, and Lili Travaglia were promoted to the Corps de Ballet.
- Rheana Montesantos and Alexander Holms were hired from the Studio Company into the main Company as Apprentices.
“Congratulations to those who have been promoted,” expressed Boggs. “This is a very special moment for our dancers and our organization. It’s a joy to see so many talented, young artists grow within their careers here at Colorado Ballet.”
Kevin Gaël Thomas to Retire at End of Colorado Ballet’s 2025-2026 Season
Also announced on August 22, 2025 was the future retirement of Soloist Kevin Gaël Thomas. Thomas’ 20-year career as a professional dancer – all with Colorado Ballet – will conclude with his final bow at the April 19, 2026 performance of the MasterWorks program.
“This is a bittersweet moment as we will greatly miss Kevin’s energy and vivacity in the studios and onstage, but I am proud of his commitment to ballet and know he will continue to do great work in this next chapter.”
– Gil Boggs, Artistic Director of Colorado Ballet
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