The Mission of Kim Robards Dance is to be a driving force that enriches diverse communities through exceptional modern dance creation, performance and education.
Vision statement: To uplift humanity through the amazing transformational power of modern dance to reflect the human condition.
The Means by which this Mission and Vision are accomplished include:
1) Choreographic Creation and Commissions
2) Mainstage Performances
3) Artistic Collaborations
4) Educational Outreach Programs: Performances and Workshops
5) Touring Residencies: Regional, Statewide, National, International
6) The Academy of KRD: Youth and Adults
7) KRD Venue - KRD Home and Cultural Center for the Community
Kim Robards Dance is a professional, multi-generational modern dance company featuring the critically acclaimed, original choreography of Artistic Director Kim Robards which is noted for its visceral power, emotive essence, innovative content, dynamic use of space, and is recognized to be both relevant and timeless. The New York Times wrote, “Ms. Robards has a strong sense of craft; and takes pleasure in dance without clumsily concocted themes and other gimmicks. Her choreography demands unremitting energy and athleticism from the performers. Ms. Robards thinks in grander terms”. KRD presents uplifting and thought provoking mainstage performances, engages in enriching cultural collaborations, operates the inspirational Academy of KRD, and bridges a gap in the cultural milieu through operation of the peerless KRD Venue in the historic Chaffee Park neighborhood on Denver’s vibrant North Side providing KRD a home which welcomes diverse community and cultural groups. Find Your Self Here!
EVENTS (2025-26 SEASON)
Works In The Works
KRD will present an informal showing of new original choreography being created for the forthcoming season. This provides audience members an up close and personal sneak peek at new pieces being developed and an opportunity to talk with the choreographer and dancers in a Q&A session following the performance.
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm
The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Ave., Denver
Tickets available at the door.
38th Fall Season
Kim Robards Dance opens its 38th Season with the premiere of new works and a selection of audience favorites from our critically acclaimed repertoire. Original works created by critically acclaimed Artistic Director/Choreographer Kim Robards are noted for their visceral power, dynamic use of space, and inspirational and thought-provoking content.
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S. Allison Pkwy, LakewoodSaturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm
The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Ave., Denver
Love, Lore and Legendary
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm
The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Ave., Denver
Spring Season
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3:00 pm
The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Avenue, Denver
Summer Season Sneak Peek
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm
The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Avenue, Denver
Moving Through and Beyond
Saturday, November 15 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 16 | 3:00 pm
The KRD Venue 1755 West 48th Avenue Denver, CO 80221
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