Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Happy Birthday to the Legendary dancer, choreographer, teacher, and writer Donald McKayle ✨

We honor him today and everyday for his contributions to the dance art form and the dance world. He was among the first black men to break the racial barriers by means of modern dance. The organization is beyond grateful to be on of the few companies to hold his legacy 💜

Happy Birthday to Ensemble member, Corey Boatner ✨✨

Born in Chicago, IL and growing up in Hammond IN, Mr. Jamel trained in multiple dance techniques at the Hammond Academy for the Performing Arts. An alum of Indiana University, he performed there in notable works including Kyle Abrahams Radio Show,Jose Limon’s Psalm, Andrea Millers Spill, Jerome Robbins Fanfare, and the original restaging of Twyla Tharp’s Deuce Coupe and Rennie Harris’ Home. He has also toured professionally with Elizabeth Shea Dance in Philadelphia and New York, performed overseas with Norwegian Creative Studios and toured with Anita Baker during her Songstress tour. After one season as an apprentice, Mr. Jamel is now in his sixth season as a Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble member, and his first season as Youth Ensemble Assistant Director.

Photographer: Martha Wirth
Videos:
Bolero by Christopher Huggins
For All Time- Always By Lisa Johnson-Willingham

The Ensemble is back at Vail International Dance Festival with iconic Colorado dance companies ✨

Don’t wait to get your tickets! See the fabulous ensemble perform August 9th at 6pm 💜

On Juneteenth, we honor the freedom our ancestors fought for, the joy they protected, and the future they dared to imagine.

In every step, rhythm, gesture, and gathering, we have preserved our stories, released our pain, celebrated our bodies, and affirmed our humanity. Dance has been our language when words were not enough. A form of resistance, remembrance, healing, and liberation.

We are still here. Still moving. Still creating. Still rising.

May we continue to dance toward freedom, together.

Happy Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ensemble Member & Rehearsal Coordinator, Jasmine Francisco! 🎂🌟

Originally from Houston, TX, Ms. Francisco began her training at the Fine Arts Magnet School and graduated from The High School of Performing and Visual Arts as a dance major under the directions of Luanne Carter and Janie Carothers in 2012. She continued her education and received her Bachelors of Fine Arts 2016 from Point Park University while having an esteemed repertoire from Jessica Lang, Terrance Marling, Troy Powell, Bennyroyce Royon, Garfield Lemonius and MADBOOTS. In her sophomore year of 2010, her student choreography project Tales of Courage was chosen to be featured at ACDA for the University. Six months after graduating from Point Park, she joined the Lula Washington Dance Theater in Los Angeles, CA for two seasons performing works by Kyle Abraham, Donald Bryd, Rennie Harris, Christopher Huggins and David Roussève. Ms. Francisco moved to Denver, CO to begin her journey with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. She is now in her eighth season as an Ensemble member and also serves as the Ensemble Rehearsal Coordinator