Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) is internationally esteemed as one of America's foremost modern dance companies. Under the direction of Cleo Parker Robinson, the Ensemble performs a dynamic body of works inspired by the African American experience and rooted in ethnic and modern dance traditions worldwide. Legendary and emerging artists alike are drawn by the spirit of the company to create works that transcend the boundaries of culture, class and age while unequivocally communicating the complexity of the human condition. CPRDE numbers 10 of the most talented and versatile dancers in the U.S. A typical CPRDE season includes an international tour, a U.S. tour to more than 10 cities and a full Performance Season in Denver, CO. Seen by an estimated 2,000,000 fans throughout the United States and 30 countries on five continents, CPRDE continues to be a leader in dance innovation and the celebration of American dance heritage. The CPRD Academy serves as the official school of the world-renowned CPRDE. This major dance academy currently enrolls 1,200 students annually, offering a professional training program for aspiring dance students, ages 13-23, and a training program for younger students, ages 3-12. Its diverse curriculum offers more than 50 classes weekly in a myriad of dance techniques and genres. As leaders in the field of Arts-in-Education, CPRDE annually serves 20,000 PreK-12 students in the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. As cultural arts institution, CPRD employs 75 artists through season productions and serves as the resident home of several dance companies.