Please help Capital Dance Project (CDP) reach its 2026 Summer Campaign goal of $30,000! Your donation will support the continuation of CDP's highly acclaimed and locally celebrated Behind the Barre program, including a 4-week artist residency, performances, and community outreach.

This year, CDP presents the 12th annual edition of Behind the Barre at CLARA, an epicenter of creativity and arts culture in midtown Sacramento! The program will include collaborative world premieres, providing a creative platform and employment for over 30 local artists, musicians, dancers, and choreographers. Audience members will also enjoy local beer and wine, food trucks, and a local Maker's Market featuring over 15 vendors!

Additionally, CDP continues its Behind the Barre community outreach programming and partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento. Participating students will have access to outreach classes and performance previews, including Behind the Barre rehearsal and one-on-one time with CDP artists for an in-depth look and understanding of the creative and collaborative process.

YOU keep CDP creating! It takes a community of people like you to keep this collaborative project alive. The artists of CDP thank you for bringing Sacramento artists back to the stage to once again share the uplifting power of art, dance, and collaboration!

THANK YOU!

More about Behind the Barre: CDP's annual production Behind the Barre is a true celebration of our vibrant Sacramento community and arts scene. Since its inaugural performance in 2015, Behind the Barre has presented 90 world premiere dance works, and provided a creative platform and employment for over 90 local artists, musicians, and professional dancers.

The innovative program pairs CDP's resident choreographers with Sacramento’s most exciting visual artists and musicians for a thrilling multi-media performance. A true testament to the power of collaboration, Behind the Barre never fails to leave CDP’s artists and audience inspired by what unfolds when different art forms, mediums, and creative minds are combined.

2026 Summer Campaign

Support Capital Dance Project's 12th Annual Summer Season!