CONTEMPORARY WEST DANCE THEATRE’S Conservatory

In partnership with the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs and supported by Continuing the Legacy Dance Foundation

Mission

CWDT’s Conservatory program envisions a country where everyone has access to—and takes part in— lifelong learning experiences in the arts, both in school and in the community. CWDT’s Conservatory program is dedicated to ensuring that the next generation receives a well-rounded education and experience in the arts. CWDT’s Conservatory program teaches students innumerable lessons—practice makes perfect, that small differences can have large effects and collaboration leads to creativity. Our program also teaches children that there are several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have more than one solution.

CWDT’s Conservatory was founded by Bernard H Gaddis founder and Artistic Director of Contemporary West Dance Theatre.

The program is for young dancers Junior High – High School. The program focuses on codified dance techniques, and also gives students the opportunity to perform both nationally and Internationally. If you are interested please contact:

Registration

Please use the following link for Contemporary West Dance Theatre Conservatory’s Registration form. You must register with both the CWDT Conservatory and the City of Las Vegas’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs.

Please use the following link for The City of Las Vegas’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs registration. Once on the website, please click on the Performing Arts tab to find CWDT’s Conservatory. This link should be for classes held on Wednesday through Saturday. Please create an account or login to proceed with the registration.

Important Dates

Conservatory Meet & Greet

A Conservatory Meet-and-Greet Orientation will be held Wednesday, September 6 at Charleston Heights Arts Center starting at 5:30 PM in the Dance Studio.

Session 1 – Fall I

September 6-October 14

Session 2 – Fall II

October 25-December 16
No classes  November 22-25 for Thanksgiving
Performance Week: December 12-16

Session 3 – Winter

January 17-February 24

Session 4 – Spring I

March 6-April 20
No classes March 11-16 for Spring Break

Session 5 – Spring II

May 1-June 1
Performance Week: May 28-June 1

Conservatory Concerts

December 12-16, 2023
Performances: December 15-16, 2023 at 7:00p

May 28-June 1, 2024
Performances: May 31-June 1, 2024 at 7:30p

CWDT Rack Card

Schedule - Fall Winter 2023 / Spring 2024

Charleston Heights Performing Arts Center
800 Brush Street Las Vegas, NV 89107

Mirabelli Community Center
6200 Hargrove Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89107

Wednesday

Charleston Heights Arts Center

BALLET (TD)
OTERO
4:00pm – 5:00pm

REPERTOIRE (TD)
OTERO
5:00pm – 7:00pm

BALLET/POINTE (UD)
MCRAE
4:00pm – 6:00pm

BALLET REH. (UD)
MCRAE
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Thursday

Charleston Heights Arts Center

BALLET (TD)
GADDIS
4:00pm -5:00pm

HORTON (TD)
GADDIS
5:00pm – 6:00pm

BALLET (UD)
DEMARCO
4:00pm -5:30pm

GRAHAM (UD)
MCRAE
5:30pm-7:00pm

REP REHEARSAL (TD)
GADDIS
6:00pm-7:00pm

Friday

Charleston Heights Arts Center

HIP HOP (TD & UD)
GUERRO
4:00pm – 5:30pm

THEATRE (UD)
SOUZA
5:30pm -6:30pm

MODERN (TD)
MCRAE
5:30pm – 6:30pm

REPERTOIRE (UD)
GADDIS
6:30pm -7:30pm

BALLET REHEARSAL (TD)
DEMARCO
6:30pm -7:30pm

Saturday

Mirabelli Community Center

Baby B’s (Age 4-6)
DEMARCO
10:00am – 11:00am

THEATRE (TD)
SOUZA
11:00am – 12:-0pm

REHEARSAL (TD)
GADDIS/OTERO
12:00pm – 2:00pm

REHEARSAL (UD)
GADDIS
2:00pm – 4:45pm