Colorado Springs has a thriving arts scene, a tight-knit theater community and an environment that nurtures young performers. A big part of that scene is the Colorado Springs Conservatory (CSC) — an afterschool performing arts program founded in 1994.
The nonprofit has brought world-class arts education to the Pikes Peak region for more than 30 years. Under the leadership of CEO Nathan Halvorson, and with a move this summer to a larger location, it’s poised to make an even bigger impact.
Halvorson knows exposure to music and theater education creates more empathetic, thoughtful and confident young people.
“The Conservatory provides an inclusive and joyful learning environment where the changemakers of the future can learn to become better performers AND better humans,” he says. “CSC alumni are already making an impact on our community, and we’re excited to see how the next generation will make our world better.”
Last month, NORTH Magazine spoke with three members of this next generation.