Performances

Vinotok Harvest Mother Celebration

September 13, 2026

The fireweed has gone to seed, the leaves are starting to change, and Vinotok is nigh!!

Join us on Sunday Sept. 13 at Noon at the CB Farmer’s Market for the Harvest Mother Celebration. 

We will honor our Mother Earth and our 2026 Harvest Mother, PJ Brown!

Fall Show

November 6 - 7, 2026

What the Water Brings is a dance offering for water—the source of all life—and a collective prayer for rain, snow, planetary health, and the ecosystems that sustain us. Inspired by ancient traditions of ritual and gratitude, this contemporary ceremony invites reflection on both the world around us and the inner landscapes of abundance, drought, and renewal. More than a performance, it is a living ceremony where choreographers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, and audience members become co-participants in an act of offering. Through movement, ritual, and collective participation, we honor the waters that sustain our valley and invite a shared invocation of hope, gratitude, and belonging.

Nutcracker [Rated CB]

December 11 - 13, 2026 | 7:00pm | Center for the Arts

The Crested Butte School of Dance presents the 4th annual Nutcracker [Rated CB] this winter! The classic story will have “Rated CB” flair and a variety of dance styles, from ballet and jazz to hip hop and tap. Preschoolers through high school dancers will perform in this community event. Enjoy a festive lobby experience, and take your photo with a life-size Nutcracker next to the holiday tree. Nutcracker [Rated CB] was 100% sold out in 2025, so be sure to get your tickets early!

Move the Butte

February 19 - 21, 2026

The Crested Butte Dance Collective and its flagship community dance production, Move the Butte, were founded in 2010 with the mission “to deepen the connection to ourselves, each other, and the world around us through dance!” Move the Butte is a community-based initiative that offers dance collaboration, instruction, education, and performance opportunities for adults. It promotes inclusivity, creativity, self-expression, and personal growth while strengthening community bonds.

Spring Into Dance

May 7- 9, 2027

Come see the incredible talent of our local youth dancers! Dance is language. Spring Into Dance is a show title intended to cast a wide net wherein School of Dance teachers are invited to express themselves through unique choreography without adhering to a theme.