Dance

The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute welcomes students from ages 4 to adult to study ballet, tap, modern, and hip hop, with a world-class faculty of former professionals. Our season features performances from the students of our pre-professional Dance Academy; ballet, tap, and modern students of all ages from our Youth Dance program; our exceptional Tap Faculty; and guest artists.  

Performances take place in Zipper Hall and the more intimate space of the LA Dance Project’s 2245.  

See the Music, Hear the Dance

Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm and 5 pm
2245. L.A. Dance Project’s studio and performance space

Leading guest dance artists collaborate with Conservatory musicians in an evening that illuminates the creative process.  

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Tap Faculty Showcase

Sunday, November 24 at 5 pm
Zipper Hall

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished Tap Faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students.  

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Colburn Winter Dance Celebration

Saturday, December 14 
2 pm and 5 pm 
Zipper Hall   

Enter into the wonder of the holiday season through this festive program of music and dance, featuring performers from all of Colburn’s dance programs.  

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Tap Fest 

Saturday, February 22 at 7 pm 
Zipper Hall  

Stars from the world of tap dance present an inspired performance showcasing the dynamism and vitality of the art form today.   

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Counterpointe 

Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm and 5 pm 
2245. L.A. Dance Project’s studio and performance space

Music Academy and Dance Academy students perform celebrated choreography paired with musical masterworks.    

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Student Choreography Workshop

Sunday, May 11 at 2 pm 
2245. L.A. Dance Project’s studio and performance space

Student creativity takes center stage as Colburn Dance Academy artists present a program of their original works.  

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Colburn Spring Dance Festival: Ballet, Modern, and Dance Academy

Saturday, May 24 
2 pm and 5 pm 
Luckman Theatre at Cal State LA  

Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.    

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