Kim Robards Dance

What Kim Robards Dance does

Kim Robards Dance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional modern dance organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado, founded in 1985 by Artistic Director Kim Robards. The company operates three interconnected business lines: a Professional Company that produces original choreography and tours regionally and internationally; the Academy of KRD, a multi-tier dance education program offering Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, and Mexican Folklorico instruction for students ages 4 through seniors, including specialized wellness tracks through the Women's Health Initiative; and the KRD Venue, a 17,800 sq ft facility with a 200-seat flexible theater and professional-grade sprung marley dance floors used both internally and rented to performing arts companies, corporate clients, and private event organizers. The underlying 'technology' is Kim Robards' proprietary modern dance pedagogy developed over four decades, synthesizing Humphrey-Weidman, Limon, Hawkins, Graham, and Nikolais techniques into a unified methodology.

The business model combines earned revenue from performance ticket sales, venue rental fees, class registrations (including a $25 audition fee and ongoing Academy enrollment), and philanthropic support through community donations and grants from funders including SCFD, Home Depot, and Bonfils. The go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer for tickets and classes via the website, event-driven through mainstage performances and touring residencies, and enterprise field sales for venue rentals via direct outreach and booking inquiries. Customer segments span performing arts audiences, youth students (ages 4-18), adult students (ages 18+), women's wellness participants, senior women (55+), and B2B venue renters. The organization maintains earned media relationships with outlets including The New York Times, The Denver Post, and Time Out Beijing, and operates with a multi-channel presence across website, Facebook, and Instagram. In 2025, KRD unveiled its new permanent home at 1755 W 48th Ave in Denver's Chaffee Park neighborhood, consolidating all operations and opening a meaningful venue rental income channel.

Name

Kim Robards Dance

Legal name

Kim Robards Dance, Inc.

Website

https://kimrobardsdance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kim Robards Dance is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit operating a professional modern dance company, multi-tier dance academy (youth through seniors), and a 17,800 sq ft performance venue serving audiences, students, and rental clients in metro-Denver and via international touring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Dance Companies (711120), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental) (MPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Dance Floor, Staging & Platform Rentals (HSACAFAD), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD)

Keywords

• Modern dance company
• Dance education programs
• Performance venue rental
• Contemporary choreography
• Dance training academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Ticket Sales: Revenue from mainstage performances featuring original choreography by Kim Robards. The company presents original, critically acclaimed masterworks to audiences.
2. Venue Rental: 17,800 square foot professional performance venue available for rent to performing arts companies, individual artists, corporate clients, and private celebrations. Includes professional theater and event spaces with sprung dance floors.
3. Dance Classes and Academy Programs: Registration fees for dance and fitness classes including Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, Stretch & Strengthen, and specialized programs for youth, adults, seniors, and professional dancers.
4. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Kim Robards Dance relies on community donations and grants to support original work creation, education programs, and community outreach. Funders include SCFD, Home Depot, and Bonfils.
5. Audition Fees: $25.00 audition fee for company member and apprentice auditions payable via check, Venmo, or cash.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kim Robards Dance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit modern dance organization that produces and tours original choreography by master choreographer Kim Robards, runs the Academy of KRD providing dance education across multiple disciplines and age groups, and operates the KRD Venue — a 17,800 sq ft professional performance and event space in Denver available for rent to performing arts companies, corporate clients, and private events.

Product overview

Kim Robards Dance operates as a unified performing arts organization with three interconnected offerings: the Professional Company (a critically acclaimed modern dance company), the Academy of KRD (comprehensive dance education for all ages and levels), and the KRD Venue (a 17,800 sq ft professional performance and event space). The Academy provides structured training across multiple disciplines including Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Yoga, with specialized programs like the Women's Health Initiative and Senior Women's Program. The Professional Company produces original choreography and tours nationally and internationally, while the Venue serves as both KRD's home and a rental space for other cultural entities. This ecosystem enables KRD to fulfill its mission of enriching communities through dance creation, performance, and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Company A professional, multi-generational modern dance company that creates and performs original, critically acclaimed masterworks by Artistic Director Kim Robards, with productions such as Inmigracion, Opalus, and Aloft, and tours regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Academy of KRD Educational dance program offering structured training across Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, Mexican Folklorico, and wellness programs for youth (ages 4-18), adults, seniors, and professional dancers.
• KRD Venue A 17,800 square foot professional performance theater and event venue in Northwest Denver featuring a 62' x 34' sprung marley-covered dance floor stage, seating for up to 200, professional lighting and sound, and a 2,000 sq ft lobby with bar, available for rent to performing arts companies, individual artists, corporate clients, and private event organizers.
• Dance Classes Comprehensive dance and fitness classes for all skill levels including Modern, Ballet, Ballet Barre, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Stretch & Strengthen, Yoga, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Mexican Folklorico, offered through the Academy of KRD.
• Women's Health Initiative: Find Your Way Forward Dance and fitness-based wellness program engaging women of all ages and experience levels, featuring Stretch & Strengthen, Theraband and Reformer Classes, Yoga, Kym Gym, Ballet Barre, and Empower Hour for women ages 55+, including offerings for Parkinson's and breast cancer recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Selected as 1 of 13 companies nationally for the prestigious 'InBound Series' at Joyce SoHo in New York in 2008
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fiesta ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiesta Colorado partners with KRD Academy to provide Mexican Folklorico dance classes, teaching participants the rich history of Hispanic and Latino culture through traditional dance. Classes expand cultural awareness and teach historical dances with broad professional experience.
• Young AudiencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist-in-residence program partner providing educational outreach through hundreds of residencies throughout Colorado. Supports KRD's mission of bringing dance education to diverse communities.
• ArtReachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist-in-residence program partner supporting educational programming and outreach initiatives. Contributes to KRD's delivery of dance education to underserved audiences.
• Denver Ballet GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts organization partner for artist-in-residence programs and dance education initiatives in the Denver area.
• Colorado Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRD collaborated with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra on 'Colorado Christmas,' creating original choreography for programming that brought dance and music together.
• French Ministry of Cultural AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Kim Robards internationally in France, facilitating cultural exchange and artistic development opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Colorado Ballet: Denver's flagship professional ballet company operating Academy training, performance season, and education programs. Larger and more established than KRD but competes for the same donor pool, students, and audiences in the metro area.
• Boulder Ballet: Regional professional ballet company and school in Boulder, CO, that combines performance with academy training. Comparable in mission and operating model though classical ballet rather than modern dance.

Broad incumbents

• Pilobolus: Internationally touring American modern dance company known for original choreography, commercial work, and shadowdance methodology. Comparable as a professional modern dance brand with educational programming and touring revenue.
• Martha Graham Dance Company: Iconic American modern dance company and school with a codified technique comparable to KRD's structured modern dance pedagogy. Much larger and more established but serves as a benchmark for modern-dance company-plus-school models.
• Mark Morris Dance Group: Major American modern dance company operating performance, education, and community programs including dance for Parkinson's. Comparable nonprofit structure and programming mix, though at a much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Wonderbound: Denver-based professional contemporary dance company that combines performance, education, and community programming. Most directly comparable peer given shared Denver location, similar nonprofit/contemporary orientation, and overlapping audience base.
• Cleo Parker Robinson Dance: Denver-based professional modern dance company with a parallel mission spanning performance, academy training across ages, and community outreach. Comparable in scale, structure, and programming mix to KRD.

Emerging players

• Batsheva Dance Company: Internationally renowned contemporary dance company with a signature Gaga movement language and youth engagement programs. Comparable as a modern dance institution built on a founder's distinctive pedagogy.

Others

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Large multi-venue performing arts presenter and venue operator in Denver. Indirectly comparable as it sets the local competitive landscape for performance venues, ticketing, and touring dance presentations.
• Colorado Dance Center: Denver-area dance education provider with youth and adult programming. Less directly comparable as it focuses on studio training rather than professional performance, but competes for Academy students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KimRobardsDance
• Instagraminstagram.com/kimrobardsdance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kim-robards-dance

Compliance1 record

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