Kim Robards Dance

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)

woman wearing yellow and blue doing a contemporary dance

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.

woman wearing yellow and blue doing a contemporary dance
A man lifts up a woman in a dance, both wearing purple

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, Lakewood

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm
    Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm
    The KRD Venue
    1755 W. 48th Ave., Denver

A man lifts up a woman in a dance, both wearing purple
man wearing a red skirt leaps in a dance

Love, Lore and Legendary

This inspirational and touching evening of dance and sweet treats celebrates love and legends celebrating the special people and marking the memorable moments of our lives. This performance will inspire audiences in KRD's intimate theater, where every seat is an up-close experience of the physicality of professional modern dance.
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm
    The KRD Venue
    1755 W. 48th Ave., Denver

man wearing a red skirt leaps in a dance
a man lifts a woman in a dance, both wearing red

Spring Season

The Denver North Star wrote, "Robards’ pieces feature athletic, continual motion performed by dancers who maintain elegance and ease." KRD's spring season will highlight the physical and emotional power of Artistic Director Kim Robards' original choreography taking audiences on a personal and communal journey.
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 pm

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3:00 pm

The KRD Venue
1755 W. 48th Avenue, Denver

a man lifts a woman in a dance, both wearing red

Summer Season Sneak Peek

Audiences are treated to a sneak peek at new work developed during KRD's national Summer Intensive Company Project bringing together KRD's professional company members with aspiring professionals selected to work with Artistic Director Kim Robards during the creation of new work.
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm
    The KRD Venue
    1755 W. 48th Avenue, Denver

two dancers intertwined on a stage, a bright wall of white light shining behind them. Around them is the title of the performance along with date, location, and sponsors.

Moving Through and Beyond

Kim Robards Dance anticipates the opening of our 38th Fall Season with the premiere of a new work - "Sui Generis" - by Artistic Director and critically acclaimed choreographer Kim Robards. Also slated on the program are two of Ms. Robards signature works - the uplifting "Opalus" and the joyful "Duosity".
 
Ms. Robards is noted for the peerless way in which she dynamically moves dancers through space, and the visceral power of her original choreography. Witness the athleticism of this engaging company in KRD's intimate yet spacious venue on Denver's vibrant North Side.

Saturday, November 15 | 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 16 | 3:00 pm

The KRD Venue 1755 West 48th Avenue Denver, CO 80221

two dancers intertwined on a stage, a bright wall of white light shining behind them. Around them is the title of the performance along with date, location, and sponsors.

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