Colorado West Performing Arts Company, a 501c3 company, is the first professional ballet company on the Western Slope. CWPAC was founded in 2022 by Absolute Dance's executive director, Theresa Kahl and co-artistic director Nicole Wilkinson. Performing in conjunction with local dancers, the company performs full-length story ballets as well as mixed bill productions. Performing at venues across the Western Slope, CWPAC works to provide Grand Junction and the surrounding communities with an exceptional experience in performing arts.