2025 “NoCo Dance Team Audition Prep Series”
To Dance Team Hopefuls, Veterans, and their Parents:
As a former 6 Year Veteran with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and current Dance Studio Owner of “Contemporary Dance Academy” here in Fort Collins, I spent years driving down to Denver for all of the amazing prep classes that are offered during this time of year we like to call “Audition Season.” Only problem was, there wasn’t ANYTHING available in the Northern Colorado area. So I decided it was time to change that and bring Denver’s finest, up to us!
With that, I am happy to announce that for the third year, we will be hosting Northern Colorado’s only “Dance Team Audition Prep Series.” This 4-week series will be taught by professional NFL, NBA, and former College Dance Team members and will include Technique, Combos, and seminars such as Social Media Training, Audition Attire, Interview Tips, Nutrition, and more. The 4 week series will culminate with a mock audition on March 15th where you will receive specific feedback and tips from a professional judging panel for your upcoming audition!
Classes are on Saturdays beginning February 22. Registration is NOW OPEN and spots are filling up fast! Download more information.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Brielle at info@contemporaydanceacdaemy.com and we hope to see you all there!
Thanks,
Brielle Dighero
Executive Director/Owner
Contemporary Dance Academy
970-232-9539
High School (Current 8th Graders – Juniors)- $200 for 4 Weeks
Saturdays 2/22, 3/1, 3/8 and Mock Audition on 3/15 (9:00-12:00pm)
College Pro (Current Seniors, College, and Pro Dancers)- $200 for 4 Weeks
Saturdays 2/22, 3/1, 3/8 and Mock Audition on 3/15 (11:30-2:30pm)
Where:
Contemporary Dance Academy’s “Green Studio” (next to Tokyo Joes)
2519 S Shields St #1A
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Schedule:
1.25 Hr Technique
1.25 Hr Combo
30 min Lecture
Meet our “Line-Up”:
Brielle Dighero
- Executive Director/Owner of Contemporary Dance Academy
- 6 Year Veteran/3 Year Captain with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
- 2020 DBC of the Year
- CSU Dance Major Graduate
- 3x American Ballet Theatre (NY) Summer Intensive Participant/Soloist
- Weird Al Yancovic Backup Dancer
Abbey Hopenugent
- Former Head Coach of the University of Colorado Dance Team for 5 seasons and a former team member
- Founder and CEO of Studio 2 Stadium, a digital platform streamlining the recruiting process for collegiate coaches and dancers
- National judge for CHASSA and UDA, traveling extensively to mentor and train High School dance teams and studios
- Dancers under her guidance have joined prestigious teams like the LA Laker Girls, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and the Radio City Rockettes
Ariana Ellis
- Current 4 Year Veteran and 2nd Year Captain with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
- 6x UNLV Rebel Girls & CoDivision 1A Champion
- 21 years dance experience in Competitive Dance, College, and Pro Level
- Former Dancewear Solutions Model
Ariel Pohl
- Current Denver Nuggets Dancers Assistant Coach
- 10 Year Veteran with the Denver Nuggets Dancers/6 Year Senior Leader Veteran
- Holistic Fitness Professional / Functional Movement Specialist/ Personal Trainer / Certified Wellness Coach
Sophia Franier
- Current 4 Year Veteran and 2nd Year Captain with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
- Former CSU Golden Pom
- Current dance team coach at Columbine High School
- 21 years dance experience in Competitive Dance, College, and Pro Level