Performing Arts Stage
Performers
AJNAI Horsehead Fiddle Center
Founded in 2024 in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, AJNAI Ensemble celebrates Mongolian musical traditions through performance and education. Led by teacher Ariunbold Mijiddorj and his talented students, the ensemble is dedicated to preserving cultural heritage while sharing the beauty of traditional Mongolian music with audiences throughout Colorado.
ARCINDA (The Arts & Culture of Indonesia)
ARCINDA celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Indonesia through music and performance. Featuring the beautiful sounds of Javanese gamelan alongside artists representing Makassar, Sunda, and Jakarta traditions, the ensemble blends traditional Indonesian music with modern instruments such as piano, violin, and clarinet. ARCINDA has performed at the Denver Art Museum and public libraries and has received support from Colorado Creative Industries, AICEF, and other cultural arts organizations.
Christina Yeh Dance Studio
A Colorado Dragon Boat Festival tradition since the very beginning, Christina Yeh Dance Studio showcases the beauty and diversity of traditional Chinese dance. Through stunning choreography, authentic costumes, and performances representing China's many ethnic cultures, the studio brings Chinese history and traditions to life for audiences of all ages.
Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center
The Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center proudly presents its Sar Ping Lion Dance and Shaolin Dragon Dance Team. Through traditional lion and dragon dance performances, the group shares the excitement, symbolism, and cultural significance of these beloved Chinese traditions.
Colorado Bhangra Team (CBT)
Colorado Bhangra Team is a statewide adult performance team dedicated to sharing the joy and energy of Bhangra. Bringing together dancers from a variety of backgrounds, CBT promotes Punjabi culture through performances, workshops, and community events across Colorado.
DBT Minyoukai
Founded in the 1960s by Issei and Nisei women with a passion for Japanese folk dance, DBT Minyoukai continues to preserve and share this beautiful cultural tradition. Their performances celebrate Japanese heritage through graceful movement, music, and community.
Denver Dhadak
Founded in 2022, Denver Dhadak is Colorado's premier Bollywood dance group. Through performances, workshops, and community events, the team shares the vibrant energy and storytelling of Bollywood while promoting South Asian culture throughout Colorado. Named after the Hindi word for "heartbeat," Denver Dhadak proudly serves as Denver's Bollywood heartbeat.
Denver Taiko
For nearly five decades, Denver Taiko has been sharing the powerful art of Japanese drumming with audiences across Colorado. Combining traditional Japanese taiko with contemporary rhythms, this community ensemble creates dynamic performances that celebrate Japanese culture, creativity, and community. The group has proudly performed at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival for the past 25 years.
Desi Caliente
Desi Caliente is a dynamic dance company that blends Bollywood, Bhangra, and Latin dance styles into exciting, high-energy performances. Their talented dancers combine culture, technique, and creativity to deliver unforgettable entertainment.
FACC Padayon Cultural
Padayon Cultural is the cultural performance group of the Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC). Through traditional Filipino dance, music, and storytelling, the group celebrates the richness of Philippine heritage while honoring the resilience and enduring spirit reflected in the Visayan word *Padayon*—"to continue moving forward."
Gamelan Giri Parwata
Founded in 2024 under the direction of Pak Made Lasmawan, Gamelan Giri Parwata performs traditional and contemporary works for the rare Balinese gamelan selonding ensemble. Based in Colorado, the group continues to preserve and share Bali's unique musical traditions.
Gamelan Tunas Mekar
Directed by renowned Balinese composer I Made Lasmawan, Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a Colorado-based community ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Balinese music and dance. Performing throughout Colorado and beyond, the group offers audiences an authentic glimpse into one of the world's most vibrant musical traditions.
Great Wall Chinese Academy
Great Wall Chinese Academy is a nonprofit community school in Highlands Ranch dedicated to teaching Chinese language and culture to students of all ages and backgrounds. Through education and cultural programming, the academy fosters greater understanding and appreciation of Chinese heritage.
Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance Association
Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional art of Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance. Through education, performances, and community engagement, the organization creates an inclusive space where people of all backgrounds can experience these vibrant cultural traditions.
HMAAC Hmong Dance Academy
The HMAAC Hmong Dance Academy is a youth cultural dance program dedicated to preserving, teaching, and celebrating traditional and contemporary Hmong dance. Through performance, teamwork, and cultural education, students develop confidence, discipline, and pride in their Hmong heritage.
Kalama Polynesian Dancers / Hālau Kalama
Since 2007, Kalama Polynesian Dancers and the nonprofit Hālau Kalama have been sharing the traditions of Hawaiʻi, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand throughout Colorado. In addition to Polynesian dance, the school teaches Tahitian drumming and Samoan Fire Knife Dance, inspiring students of all ages while celebrating the spirit of aloha.
Mudra Dance Studio
Mudra Dance Studio celebrates the beauty and diversity of Indian dance, offering instruction in everything from classical Kathak to contemporary fusion styles. With students ranging in age from 4 to 65, the studio is a longtime Colorado Dragon Boat Festival favorite.
Mudra Taiko Ensemble
Mudra Taiko Ensemble blends the powerful rhythms of Japanese taiko drumming with the artistry of Indian dance. Featuring live drumming accompanied by Mudra dancers, the ensemble creates a unique performance that is both visually stunning and musically captivating.
Philippine American Society of Colorado (PASCO)
The Philippine American Society of Colorado (PASCO) is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing Filipino culture and heritage through educational and cultural programming. Since 1984, PASCO has strengthened Colorado's Filipino community while fostering cultural appreciation throughout the state.
Pranavalaya Arts
Pranavalaya Arts brings together Bollywood, Indian folk, and classical dance traditions in performances that celebrate the richness, beauty, and diversity of Indian culture.
Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving traditional Chinese martial arts. Through demonstrations of Shaolin Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance, and Dragon Dance, the association promotes discipline, health, cultural awareness, and lifelong learning.
Spirit of Cambodia
Spirit of Cambodia celebrates the beauty, grace, and cultural heritage of Cambodia through traditional dance, sharing the country's rich artistic traditions with audiences throughout Colorado.
Tehani's Hula Colorado
Tehani's Hula Colorado is a Polynesian dance school serving Westminster and the Denver metro area. Rooted in tradition while embracing modern expression, the school honors the stories, music, and spirit of Polynesian culture through vibrant performances that celebrate community, heritage, and aloha.