Reviews of Contemporary Dance Academy (Dance School)

Chip Beake

Contemporary dance academy has great teachers-- they really care about the young dancers, improving their skill level, and have awesome shows.

Shauna Bjork

My girls have danced at CDA for 8 or 9 years. And here's why - the owner/directors commitment to making this studio the best is unparalleled. The teachers, all with extensive dance backgrounds, are amazing. I love watching my girls grow in ability and confidence because of these mentors. The recitals/shows are impressive. So much time and effort is put into them by everyone at the studio. Maybe most important though is the supportive and kind atmosphere at CDA that Brielle and the rest of the team create.

james leveillee

My daughter has been attending this academy for over a year. She is a tiny tot and we LOVE miss Hailey!! The studio is pretty affordable compared to others in the area. We love it and look forward to attending for many years!

Lily Flores

I enjoyed my time at CDA and couldn't have hoped for better instructors.

Amber Garcia

We love Contemporary Dance Academy! The teachers are amazing and both of my daughters, ages 6 and 8, look forward to classes each week. I like that they offer a recreational track for kids just wanting to take some classes and fast track for dancers who are serious about it as a career. The quality of ballet instruction is phenomenal. They are opening new studio space in the fall of 2017 and I look forward to even more class options in other dance disciplines at that time ( : Whenever I've had an issue, it has been addressed promptly and courteously. The owner truly strives to create a positive experience and is open to feedback. We look forward to dancing here for many years to come!

jennifer munoz

After trying out several other dance studios in the area we feel very lucky to have found Contemporary Dance Academy. Ms. Brielle, the teachers and students made us feel welcome. CDA has truly become home for us. Can't say enough about not only the professionalism and quality of instruction but also how the studio is based on caring about the whole dancer. Can't believe the amount of growth we've seen in a short amount of time!

Docious Kingdom

Polly the old owner used to be great and super nice but the new owner has ruined it. She divides the dancers in to groups and judges them. If you're not in the most expensive classes you get ignored. DO NOT GO HERE!!! It is horrible. If you're not paying high prices you get ignored. All the other reviews are from Polly's studio when it was great and not from Brielles which is horrible.

Heather Madigan

We've been with CDA for almost ten years. We are grateful for the staff who consistently provide a safe, accepting, and professional environment for ALL dancers. The staff are incredibly dedicated, supportive (really look out for the students), and are excellent role models. The staff maintain relevant dance community connections to allow for opportunity and varied dance/movement experiences for their students. In addition, the productions are very impressive and include all dancers at all levels. The choreography is phenonmenal and the students get a real sense of what it's like to be in a true production. So fun! I would highly recommend CDA. CDA is a big part of the reason our girls work so hard. They love being there! They have grown so much as people and dancers at CDA.

Chillacks

I attended the Wizard of Oz show in May! I really enjoyed all of it. My favorite parts were the crows, and the tornado scene!

Cate Arlinghaus

It was exactly what we were looking for! We checked many places and this dance studio not only fit with what we wanted, but turned out to be an excellent studio in general.

Rochelle Dorsey

Hands down the best place for ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance classes for children in Fort Collins! Great prices and my kids are always thrilled to go to classes. Teaching is top-notch!

Jennifer Rockwood

Zero stars should be an option because that is what it deserves! If you go to CDA, don't voice your concerns because Brielle, the owner, will not react professionally. I cannot believe her approach to talking to parents, especially when there were good intentions and valid concerns. But, to be completely honest, the dancing here is also so-so. I wish I could expound more about my frustrations, but it was BAD. I suggest going to another studio where you can have open conversations with teachers and owners. But, if you go here---good luck!

Katie Chimblo

My daughter has attended CDA for almost 5 years now. We are beyond thrilled with the dancer she has become. She strives to do her very best which I believe is due to the teachers fully supporting her and their constant encouragement for her to always do her best. What I love about the staff at CDA is that almost all of the teachers are also dance professionals who continue to follow their own dreams and passions while also teaching at CDA. The productions are amazing and they truly strive to make each performance better than the last. It amazes me that they are able to include all dancers, no matter their skill level into all their performances. My daughter has also been a part of the performance team at CDA. The performance team gives her the opportunity to compete in competitions, perform in the local community, as well as attend various dance conventions in the Denver area. My daughter truly loves her CDA family.

Katrina Gough

My daughter has been dancing at CDA for 8 years and has grown so much as a dancer and as a person. She is treated with respect from the teachers and fellow dancers. The owner of the studio is open to feedback from the parents and takes the dancers health and injury prevention seriously. We have been very happy with the staff and quality of instruction at CDA. We are looking forward to the studio expanding and adding more classes for the dancer who wants to dance for fun and for the dancer who wants to be pushed and is striving for a career in dance.

Kristen Powell

CDA has great teachers. If you have a dedicated dancer who likes to spend lots of time in the studio, this is the place for you. My girls loved being a part of the Nutcracker and I loved how each recital had a fun theme.

Amanda McCurnin

We love CDA! My daughter has danced at CDA for 7 years. I could not ask for a better experience for her. The teachers are talented, professional, caring, and approachable. The growth we see in my daughter each year is amazing and well rounded. Their professional instructional techniques challenge her, while keeping her body safe. And best of all, being at CDA makes my daughter confident and happy!

Sedang Park

I have been dancing at CDA for 3 years now and am so grateful to have found such an amazing place to dance. I love that CDA allows dancers to focus on and develop strong classical ballet technique along with various other styles of dance. The teachers at CDA are also not only highly experienced and knowledgeable, but also care deeply about their students not only as dancers but as people. Over the past three years, I have made some wonderful friendships and have made tremendous growth as a dancer thanks to CDA's owner Ms. Brielle and all of CDA's teachers, who put their hearts and souls into helping their dancers grow and keeping their students' passion for dance alive. CDA has truly become a second home for me and I am constantly amazed and inspired by my teachers and peers. Thank you CDA for making dance my "happy place!"

Emily Bjork

CDA is so awesome! I feel so welcome here and my teachers are all so nice. Plus they know a lot about what they teach and clearly know what they are doing. Mrs. Brielle is very professional and plans things well. She even makes enough time to visit the studio even when she is a Broncos Cheerleader. I LOVE IT

Paloma McCurnin

CDA is amazing! I have attended it for 7 years and it has been wonderful! The teachers are amazing! They push you, care about you, and make you feel confident! I am so happy with CDA and I have never had a bad experience!

Chloe Bjork

I love CDA! The classes are amazing and they teach you so much. I think the other reviews are wrong. She puts us in classes by skill level to get what we need, not to judge us! Imagine if you started dance at age 13, and it was just a fun way to be active for you. You wouldn't want to be in a class with a bunch of 13 year olds who have been dancing since they were 5 and planning on going professional. You would be lost and stressed out because you have been doing dance for less time then that have. Brielle is amazing, and she knows what she is doing!

Reese Trevena

It’s a great studio that is very welcoming and has amazing and nice teachers!!

Ben Rutledge

CDA is a great studio! Our daughter loves Ballet class as well as the The Nutcracker and Spring Recital performance's. They do a good job of teaching the importance of dedication while having fun.