Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement

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Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement invites you to experience an evening of storytelling through dance theatre.

For the past ten years, Chadash has been creating work that explores what it means to be human. Blending dance, spoken word, film, photography, visual art, and more, our productions tell stories that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. We tell stories with one foot in suffering and one foot in hope, exploring the places where beauty and brokenness coexist and where healing often begins.

Our performances are designed to be more than something you simply watch. They are an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to engage with the world and the people around you in a deeper way.

This year’s August concert, H(You)mane, follows Lyra, a young woman making her way through an art exhibit about humanity. Each piece of visual art she encounters represents a different facet of the human experience and transforms into a dance work, inviting both Lyra and the audience to explore the joys, struggles, questions, and complexities that connect us all.

As Chadash celebrates its 10th anniversary season, H(You)mane serves as both a new exploration of the human condition and a reflection on the journey that has brought us here. The performance will feature choreography from many of our August productions over the past decade, revisiting works that have helped shape Chadash’s artistic voice while placing them in conversation with one another through a new story.
Join us as we celebrate ten years of creating meaningful, thought-provoking dance theatre and explore together what it means to be human.

Tickets in our bio!

H(You)mane Ticket Link- 
https://events.humanitix.com/humane

One Foot in Hope
A Chadash Fundraising Evening | August 2nd at Blanchard Family Wines

Dear Friends of Chadash,
We are so grateful to be connected with you.
Whether you have been part of the Chadash story for many years, recently discovered our work, or are joining us for the first time, we are honored to have you in this community. Over the past ten years, your support has made it possible for us to create original dance works, build meaningful connections, and share stories that offer hope and spark conversation.

As we look ahead to our 11th season, we would love to invite you to join us for our 3rd Annual One Foot in Hope fundraising event on Saturday, August 2nd at Blanchard Family Wines in Denver.

One Foot in Hope has become one of our favorite evenings of the year. Its a chance to gather with friends old and new, share a meal and wine in the heart of Denver, experience live performances by our company dancers, and celebrate what we’ve created together while looking ahead to what’s next. Your evening also includes a ticket to our August production, H(You)mane.

This evening directly supports the work we create throughout the year. Funds raised help us invest in our artists, create new work, support educational programming through CDI, and continue bringing dance to our community. Our goal is to raise $25,000, and every ticket and every gift makes a meaningful impact.

As we reflect on the past ten years, we keep coming back to the people. Some of our most meaningful moments happen after performances, when audience members share how deeply a work resonated, how seen they felt, or how a story gave them hope. Those moments are why we continue to create.

We would love to celebrate with you on August 2nd!

Tickets in our bio!

Fundraiser Ticket Link-
https://events.humanitix.com/one-foot-in-hope-3rd-annual-fundraiser

Donation/Giving Link- 
https://www.chadashcontemporarydancemovement.com/giving

We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay Lykins to our 2026 Summer Intensive faculty!

Lindsay Lykins is a movement artist, dancer, and choreographer originally from Roseville, California where she received her early training at the Northern California Dance Conservatory. Here, she first discovered her deep passion for communication and expression through movement. She then went on to study at the University of Southern California and now holds her BFA in dance from the Glorya Kaufman School and a BA in Psychology from the Dornsife College. She has studied a diverse range of street and concert dance styles, and has a fascination with researching the choreographic process. She has premiered many original choreographic works in the Los Angeles area, and recently founded an organization HAD Collaborations which aims to create accessible experiences for humans, artists, and dancers to collaborate. Currently, Lindsay is working as a freelance dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer.

We are so excited to welcome Lindsay to Connecticut this summer! Don’t miss the opportunity to train with this incredible artist and educator. Apply today through the link in our bio!

🗓️ June 22–28, 2026
📍 Trumbull, CT
Where Movement Becomes Meaning

Apply today! Link in bio.

2026 Summer Intensive Faculty Announcement!

We are thrilled to welcome Layla Gallegos to our 2026 Summer Intensive faculty!

Layla Gallegos began her training at Dance Arts Studio in Broomfield, Colorado, at the age of three. Pursuing a B.F.A. in Modern Dance, Layla is a rising fourth-year student at the Point Park School of Dance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the university, she has had the opportunity to perform in works by Martha Graham, Al Blackstone, Akira Uchida, Norbert De La Cruz III, Jessi Stegall, and many others. Layla has deepened her artistry and training at summer programs such as the Ballet BC 44 Summer Intensive, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and programs at Orsolina28 with Juliano Nunes and Peter Chu.

Layla joined Colorado Dance Initiative under the direction of Kelly Archer during its first season in 2019 and has performed with Chadash Contemporary Dance since 2021. Layla is passionate about the connection between movement, intention, and expression, continuing to explore how deep storytelling can go through dance.

Join Layla and our incredible faculty this summer for an immersive week of training, growth, and artistry.

🗓️ June 22–28, 2026
📍 Trumbull, CT
Where Movement Becomes Meaning

Apply today! Link in bio.

Introducing Morgan Cargas to our 2026 Summer Intensive Faculty!

Pennsylvania native Morgan began dancing at age three and trained in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop before joining a nationally ranked hip-hop team at Morton’s Dance Center. She later earned a Graphic Design degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania while leading and choreographing for the university dance team.

Morgan has won multiple choreography awards and competition titles for her dynamic, high-energy work. Now based in Colorado, she is the co-owner of The Movement Project, where she is passionate about teaching dancers of all ages to build confidence, creativity, and strong technical foundations through movement.

We are so excited to welcome Morgan to this year’s intensive and cannot wait for our dancers to learn from her artistry and energy. 

Apply now for our 2026 Summer Intensive.
Where Movement Becomes Meaning. Link in bio!

✨ Is your dancer thinking about a future in dance beyond high school? ✨

Whether they dream of attending a university dance program, conservatory, or pursuing concert dance professionally, finding the right guidance and training can feel overwhelming. That’s where the Colorado Dance Initiative comes in.

CDI was created to help serious young dancers bridge the gap between studio training and the professional/conservatory dance world. . . all while continuing to train at their home studios.

CDI may be the right fit if your dancer is:

• Interested in pursuing a university or conservatory dance program after high school, but unsure how to navigate the process
• Looking for a program that connects studio dance training with the expectations of collegiate and concert dance programs
• A competitive dancer who is curious about exploring contemporary and concert dance in a deeper way
• Seeking opportunities to take class, rehearse, perform, and be mentored by working professional dancers
• Wanting to supplement their current training while connecting with dancers from studios across the Denver area

Through masterclasses, mentorship, rehearsals, performance opportunities, and exposure to professional-level contemporary dance training, CDI helps young artists grow not only as dancers — but as thoughtful, versatile, and creative movers.

✨ Train. Create. Connect. Grow.
✨ Expand your artistry beyond the competition stage.
✨ Discover what’s possible for your future in dance.

📍 Upcoming Auditions:

June 6th at 11:00 AM
Artistry Dance Movement — Broomfield

August 15th at 5:00 PM
The Movement Project — Lafayette

Additional audition opportunities will be announced soon.

🎥 Online auditions are also being accepted through August 17th.

Spots are limited for the upcoming season.

For audition details, online audition submissions, and more information about the program:
https://www.chadashcontemporarydancemovement.com/colorado-dance-initiative

2026 Summer Intensive Faculty

Introducing Simon Zinabu Costello!
Simon began his dance training at Southold Dance Theatre in Indiana, where he performed leading roles including Franz in Coppélia, the Cavalier in The Nutcracker, and Prince Désiré in The Sleeping Beauty. He earned full scholarships to prestigious summer programs including American Ballet Theatre, School of American Ballet, and Colorado Ballet before continuing his training at the Palucca University of Dance in Dresden, Germany on full scholarship.

Simon began his professional career with Colorado Ballet in 2018 and most recently danced with LA Ballet. Since 2017, he has been a part of the Chadash family, sharing its passion for bringing hope to a broken world through dance and artistry.

We are so excited to welcome Simon to Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement Summer Intensive this June!

🗓️ June 22–28, 2026
📍 Trumbull, Connecticut
🔗 Apply now — link in bio

We are excited to welcome Holly Dubé, Founder and Artistic Director of The Dubé Collective Pre-Professional Company, to The PRO Experience Summer Intensive.

Northern California native Holly Welpott-Dubé earned her BA in Dance: Performance and Choreography from Saint Mary’s College of California, where her choreographic work, She Remembers, was selected for the American College Dance Association National Gala.

Alongside her professional performance career with companies including Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theater, Ballet Hartford, and Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement, Dubé has remained deeply passionate about teaching, mentorship, and choreography. Drawing from her experience in both collegiate and professional dance settings, she is committed to providing dancers with intentional training that bridges artistry, technical excellence, and professional preparation for the next generation of artists.

Apply for our 2026 Summer Intensive today. Link in bio.

Introducing our 2026 Summer Intensive Faculty

We are excited to welcome Jason Poullard to The PRO Experience Summer Intensive hosted by The Dubé Collective.

A California native, Jason holds a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Drama from the University of California, Irvine. He has performed with renowned companies including JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble and Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement, where he currently serves as a Principal Dancer and Master Class Teacher. Jason is passionate about sharing the artistry and vibrancy of contemporary and jazz dance with the next generation of artists.

Apply for our 2026 Summer Intensive today. Link in bio.