“Inspiring Excellence”

YAGP Awards: Hope Award & Junior Grand Prix winners, Best School

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Classic Dance Academy (CDA) is Centennial's home for dance excellence!  

We are also the home of Professional Ballet Program. For information on the daytime training with

  Professional Ballet Program please call or text 720-878-9802.

2026 Update

Classic Dance Academy proudly welcomes new owners Dana Benton and Jonnathan Ramirez. Learn more in the Faculty tab.

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Founded in 2010 by Michelle Dolighan-Rodenbeck, CDA has spent over 15 years shaping dancers in Centennial. As we enter an exciting new chapter, we remain committed to excellence as Centennial’s home for premier dance training.

Recognized as one of Colorado’s leading dance schools, CDA is proud to be a Parents’ Choice Award winner (2020) and YAGP Best School Award recipient (2017). We offer a warm, supportive environment for serious dancers, combining disciplined, high-level training across all genres with a strong sense of dance family.

Our experienced faculty blends structure, artistry, and precision to deliver exceptional dance education—inspiring excellence in every dancer, every day.

Come join our CDA family, every first trial class is FREE!