Trying to decide between a few different studio options to enroll at?

Since 1999, hundreds of students have taken dance classes in our Fort Collins Studio. What started in a neighborhood garage, serving only a few students, has grown to serving hundreds.

As a parent we realize you have a choice between several different studios. All studios are not the same. We constantly renovate and improve our facilities and provide ongoing training to our staff to ensure we are always providing our students and parents with the best experience possible.

We invite you to compare all of the features and options to see why our studio has been chosen as a center for premier dance instruction for over a decade!

Here’s Why so many student’s choose our school each year for lessons:

The Finest in Dance Instruction…High Country Conservatory of Dance is proud to provide premier dance instruction to students of all ages and skill levels in Northern Colorado. Formed in 1999, HCCD has brought together nationally accredited instructors and directors who have had years of experience in their respective dance regimes. The instructors at HCCD are carefully chosen for their expertise, style, and teaching abilities. It is true that although one can learn to dance well, that doesn’t necessarily mean that one can teach well. HCCD instructors can do both. Each style of dance is taught by instructors who are specifically skilled in that art form. The classes combine strong technique (an item which is essential in a good dancer) with fun-filled classes.

Conservatory versus Studio...What is the difference between a “studio” and a “conservatory”? A conservatory is a “school.” There are many dance studios that hold dance classes but do not have a set curriculum they follow. Thus, every teacher is free to teach whatever he, or she wants. HCCD has a levels program and a strict curriculum that is followed which keeps dancers on the right track. In conjunction with this program, regular evaluations and report cards are mailed home every other month to inform the parents/students of the progress made.

Levels Program… In his groundbreaking book, The Game of Work, Charles Coonradt says that scorekeeping stimulates us to create more of the positive outcomes we’re keeping track of. It actually reinforces the behavior that created these outcomes in the first place (Jack Canfield, The Success Principles). High Country Conservatory of Dance offers premier level programs that do the “scorekeeping.” These programs are designed to show a student’s progress and award his/her achievements. At HCCD all dancers are focused on individually, using the levels and evaluation programs that are specifically geared for each style of dance. These special programs allow our instructors and the directors to target the needs of each dancer – something extremely important at HCCD. Every two months students receive a copy of their current level showing the steps and techniques they have mastered. In addition to this, they receive comments from their instructors on their accomplishments, future goals, and what to work on! This “one-on-one” approach prevents any student at HCCD from “falling through the cracks.” This also allows each parent the opportunity to know exactly where their child is in the levels’ program and how they are progressing.

Qualified & Caring Instructors…The High Country Conservatory of Dance considers it vital to have highly qualified instructors who have developed their expertise through graduate dance degrees, national certification, or vast experience within their chosen field of dance. We are proud of this and feel it is vital to our students’ progression. Our teachers are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their ability to relate to the typical needs of our students. At HCCD we care about our students. Each is looked at individually and focused on. This factor helps create a wholesome and caring environment which we feel is so important to each student’s development!

Facility…Our facility has 11,000 square feet of space. It features the following:

• Professional Floating Dance Floor: This type of flooring is absolutely necessary in preventing fatigue and reducing the risk of injury.
• Full-Length Mirrors: This allows our dancers to see both their upper & lower body as they move.
• Two-Way Viewing Mirrors: This feature allows our parents to view their child's progress without disrupting or interrupting the class.
• Parking: Our facility has plenty of parking and is extremely accessible. This ensures the safety of you and your children

Customer Service…Knowledgeable, helpful office staff are available to assist students during class times. We strive to provide good service and take care of all of the “details,” so lessons remain hassle free and enjoyable.

High Country Conservatory of Dance provides dance classes in Fort Collins and Loveland, CO. Dance instruction include Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Clogging. Professional dance classes are available for everyone from young to old, the inexperienced to professional dancers. Discover today why the (HCCD) High Country Conservatory of Dance is widely recognized as the premiere dance studio in Fort Collins, Loveland and across Northern Colorado.