Title: Arizona Dance Festival Applications Available Now
Location: Desert Dance Theatre, P.O. Box 25332, Tempe, AZ 85285
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Description: Dear Dance Artists and Companies,

I would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) that will take place at Tempe Center for the Arts Studio on October 7-9, 2010. The festival will give you or your company great exposure, and it’s a fun way to share your art with colleagues from around the state and guests from out of state.

The Arizona Dance Festival is open to individuals and emerging artist groups as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance. Up to 15 dance slots per night will be selected to be performed. The applicant works will be adjudicated by a diverse panel of judges that are highly knowledgeable about dance.

Here’s how to apply:

You must submit the following by Friday, July 23, 2010:

1. ADF application form
2. Submission form
3. Audition VHS Video/DVD
4. $25 non-refundable application fee ($10 per additional audition pieces)

The audition VHS/DVD must be the work that you are planning to show that has not been seen in any major Metro-Phoenix venues in the past 4 months or work that is representative of your current repertory with your current dance members.

If selected, you must sign a letter of agreement and pay a participation fee of $150 per dance up to a maximum of 10 minutes. This fee will go towards facility, production and publicity expenses.

Applications can be downloaded from www.DesertDanceTheatre.org. If you have any questions, contact me at 480-962-4584 or at LRChow@cox.net.

We are anticipating an exciting program this upcoming season and hope you can participate.

Date: Now-July 23, 2010

Title: Arizona Dance Festival Submissions Deadline
Location: Desert Dance Theatre, P.O. Box 25332, Tempe, AZ 85285
Link out: Click here
Description: Dear Dance Artists and Companies,

I would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) that will take place at Tempe Center for the Arts Studio on October 7-9, 2010. The festival will give you or your company great exposure, and it’s a fun way to share your art with colleagues from around the state and guests from out of state.

The Arizona Dance Festival is open to individuals and emerging artist groups as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance. Up to 15 dance slots per night will be selected to be performed. The applicant works will be adjudicated by a diverse panel of judges that are highly knowledgeable about dance.

Here’s how to apply:

You must submit the following by Friday, July 23, 2010:

1. ADF application form
2. Submission form
3. Audition VHS Video/DVD
4. $25 non-refundable application fee ($10 per additional audition pieces)

The audition VHS/DVD must be the work that you are planning to show that has not been seen in any major Metro-Phoenix venues in the past 4 months or work that is representative of your current repertory with your current dance members.

If selected, you must sign a letter of agreement and pay a participation fee of $150 per dance up to a maximum of 10 minutes. This fee will go towards facility, production and publicity expenses.

Applications can be downloaded from www.DesertDanceTheatre.org. If you have any questions, contact me at 480-962-4584 or at LRChow@cox.net.

We are anticipating an exciting program this upcoming season and hope you can participate.

Date: July 23, 2010 Deadline

Title: Celebration of Dance
Location: Phoenix Theatre, 100 East McDowell, Phoenix
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Description: Celebration of Dance 2010

Spectacular performances are planned in recognizing National Dance Week celebrated in the valley in it’s eleventh year, bringing recognition and visibility to Arizona dancers and performing groups.

Annual performance recognizing National Dance Week celebrates in the Valley for the 11th Year, bringing recognition and visibility to Arizona dancers and performing groups.

Helena Saraydarian, executive producer/director of Celebration of Dance; and Spokespersons: Dee Dee Wood, Emmy award-winning director/choreographer; Stacy Van Dyke, actress/singer from the famous Van Dyke family; Ruth Doering, former New York City professional dancer; and artistic directors with various performing groups, including Lisa Starry from Scorpius Dance Theatre.

WHAT: Celebration of Dance, 11th Year
WHEN & WHERE: June 19 | 8:00 pm
Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix

Box Office: 602-254-2151
TICKETS: $16 – $25 (service charges may apply)
Tickets can be purchased over the phone or online at
www.goldenlionproductions.com or www.showup.com

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (2010) – As part of National Dance Week, Celebration of Dance presents its 11th Annual performances on May 1, May 2, and June 19 in Phoenix and N. Scottsdale. With 30 groups participating among the three show times, audiences will be treated to an evening of more than 20 performances representing a wide variety of dance styles, showcasing the talent of Arizona’s growing performing arts scene and it’s cultural diversity.

Purpose: beginning end of April National Dance Week is honored with nationwide dance events, a far-reaching awareness campaign designed to bring greater recognition to dance as an art form. For the past 11 years, Arizona has participated in this grass roots effort through a multi-disciplined production, Celebration of Dance. Produced by Golden Lion Productions, Celebration of Dance showcases the talents of numerous performing arts groups and soloists, in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern, contemporary, flamenco, classic belly dance, Indian dances, Celtic, ballroom, tap, and much more.
Date: 2010-06-19

Title: Yumi La Rosa at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Location: Hyatt Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch, Scottsdale
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Description: Flamenco Spirits at the Hyatt
June 5, 12, 26, 2010
Tue & Wed 7:15 and 8:15pm (music only)
Sat 9 & 10pm

Hyatt Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch
(7500 E. Doubletree Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ85258)

Join us on a musical tour through Spain and the Americas, when Latin Rhythms, Spanish Guitarists, and a whirling flautist, come together for one of the most prized Flamenco venues in the valley, with Mosaico.
Date: June 5, 12, 26, 2010

Title: Yumi La Rosa at Montelucia
Location: InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
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Description: Flamenco at Montelucia
Thursday, June 24
7:15 & 8:15pm (performance time is approximate)

IC Montelucia Resort and Spa
(4949 E. Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley)
phone: 480.627.3200

www.icmontelucia.com

This place has the most intimate and luxurious setting to catch the fiery Flamenco show w/ Mosaico. Come early to take advantage of MBar’s happy hour; $5 tapas & drinks.

Date: June 24, 2010

Title: Yumi La Rosa in Flamenco y Vida
Location: Urban 7 Martini Kitchen, 4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale
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Description: Yumi La Rosa peforms in Flamenco y Vida
A special night to raise funds for single mothers in need
When: Friday, June 18
Time: 7 to 10pm
What: Complimentary drink & Flamenco show (by Gaetano, Angelina Ramirez,, Carlos Montufar, & Yumi La Rosa)
Where: Urban 7 (4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale)
Tickets & Info: Sonia Hérnandez 602.367.3738, Sandra Valenzuela 602.332.3328
Fees: $25

Vifac provides assistance to expecting single mothers with limited social guarantees by offering temporary shelter, moral and spiritual guidance, financial resources and legal assistance throughout the duration of their pregnancy.
Date: June 18, 2010

Title: Yumi La Rosa in Milaap
Location: Hamilton High School, 3700 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler
Description: Yumi performs as a guest in
Milaap – where Kathak meets ballet, tap, & flamenco

When: Saturday, June 12
Time: 4:30pm
Where: Hamilton High School (3700 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler)

Tickets: $15-$20 (kids $7/ kids in lap Free)

Milaap presented by Kalaa Kendrar in association with JACC

Featuring:
Ranjana Phadke (Kathak)
Radhika Kotwal (Kathak)
Jana Moore (Ballet & Tap)
Yumi La Rosa (Flamenco)

Some of my students will be participating in the show!
Date: June 12, 2010

Title: Yumi La Rosa at Sabor Tapas Restaurant
Location: Sabor Tapas Restaurant, 18555 N. 59th Ave, Suite 124, Glendale
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Description: Tablao Flamenco @ Sabor Restaurant
Saturdays – June 5, 12, 19, 26 (7 to 8:30p)
Special guest: Miguel Rodriguez on June 12!
Father’s Day Special: Sun, June 20 (3 to 5p)

Sabor Tapas Restaurant
(SE corner of Union hills & 59th Ave, Glendale)
Phone: 602.942.2500

Sabor Tapas is a family owned restaurant offering authentic food, culture, and entertainment from Spain. Delicious sangria & tapas are prepared by their chef, who is from Galicia, Spain. The restaurant is elegant yet casual.

Regular Trio
Guitarist: Scott Brown
Singer: Olivia Rojas
Dancer: Yumi La Rosa
Date: June 5, 12, 19, 20, 26, 2010

Title: CONDER/dance Summer Fridays
Location: Jeanne’s School of Dance, 1337 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85211
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Description: CONDER/dance Summer Fridays

June 18-July 23, 2010
Fridays 10:00am-11:30am

Join CONDER/dance for Friday Summer Technique Classes. Each class is taught by director Carley Conder. Athleticism, precision and artistry will be the foci of each class. Int – Adv level…age 16 & up welcome.

• June 18 Modern
• June 25 Modern
• July 2 Ballet
• July 9 Modern
• July 16 Ballet
• July 23 Modern

$10/class
$50 for entire workshop

Jeanne’s School of Dance
1337 S. Gilbert Road
Mesa, AZ 85211

carleyjoy@yahoo.com
www.conderdance.com

Date: June 18-July 23, 2010

Title: Step’s Junk Funk – Guest Appearance at AZ Stage Time
Location: Doc’s Place Music & Supper Club, 40 East Camelback Road, Suite 102, Phoenix
Description: Step’s Junk Funk

Guest appearance in
AZ Stage Time
(Hodgie Jo Production)

June 6, 2010

6:00pm Doors Open
7:00pm Showtime

Free

Doc’s Place Music & Supper Club
40 East Camelback Road, Suite 102
(NE corner of Central & Camelback)
Phoenix

–Dance, Music, Theater, Art and people coming together
to share stage time.
–Share your passion. Be inspired.
–Come and discover or be discovered
–No drama, no competition just support

Featuring the works of :

-Imation dance company
-FootKlan
-Evolution Dance Crew
-Nayo Jones & Doc Jones Band
-Colin O’Donohoe & Pangaen Orchestra
-Aric Wiseman-Wu shu champion
-Raul ODonnal
-Encore Dance Co.
-Kitti stevenson
-Bruce Goolsby
-Kelley Tate & Groove Theory Project
-Steps Junk Funk
-Jordon Jo
-And More

Choreographers: Hodgie Jo, Emilio Minto, Karen Robinson, David Garcia, Todd Bailey, Lindsay Greer, Jayr Rangel, Regina Owens, And More

hodgiejo@cox.net
602-770-5567
Date: June 6, 2010