Join us for the 16th Annual Dancing with the Denver Stars Gala — the signature celebration of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance!In honor of 56 years of CPRD, this year's event will be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever. Supporting a goal to bring global cultures to schools across the Denver Metro area, the Gala provides critical funding for our Arts-in Education programs.
This beloved Gala has sold out for the past 6 consecutive years — and 2026 will be no exception. Don't miss a night of dazzling performances, heartfelt stories, and powerful community magic as we celebrate We Are Family: Celebrating Musical Families and Dance.

13 civic leaders participating in Dancing with the Denver Stars include:
- Kourtny Garrett, President & CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership
- Nick Lopez, CEO, Latin American Education Foundation
- Kelly Werthmann, CBS Colorado anchor and reporter
- Jeremy Fusilier, Assistant Vice President & Senior Operations Manager, U.S. Bank
- Andrew Holder, Director of Community Relations & Local Government Affairs, Xcel Energy Colorado
- Dr. Jimmy Johnson, Senior Director of Wildlife Health & Conservation, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
- Mike Katz, Market CEO, BOK Financial
- Annie Lee, President & CEO, Colorado Access
- Dr. Janet Lopez, Senior Director of Policy, Partnerships & Learning, Denver Foundation
- Jonna McGrath, Vice President of Airport Operations (DEN), United Airlines
- Kevin Sullivan, Managing Director, Southwest Business
- Jaco Swart, Vice President, PCL Construction
- Srinivas Vallem, Technical Lead, Information Technology, CoBank

Chairs
- Michelle Griego, CBS Colorado anchor
- Chris Ross, U.S. Bank

Honorary Chair
- Karen McNeil-Miller, President & CEO, Colorado Health Foundation

Platinum Sponsors
- CoBank
- Southwest Business (Southwest Airlines)