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SUMMARY:Dance Fusion Performance Opportunity - Great Gatsby Party 10th Anniversary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking for passionate adult/teen experienced beginners\, intermediate and advanced level dancers to be part of our upcoming Dance Fusion Showcase! \n  \nDance Rehearsal Classes: \n\nAdult/Teen Jazz/Hip Hop “Smooth Criminal” By Michael Jackson on Fridays @ 6:30 PM with Simon Isaac\nAdult/Teen Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Jazz “A Little Party!” By Fergie on Saturdays @ 1 PM with Charise Dickerson\nAdult/Teen Hip Hop on Saturdays @ 2 PM with Charise Dickerson\nAdult/Teen Intermediate Tap on Saturdays @ 10:30 AM with Renae Bohall-Rochon\nExperienced Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (time and day TBD) with Gabriella Squicciarini\nAdult/Teen Line Dance (time and day TBD) with Tammy Murphy\n\n  \nNo entry fee to perform. \n  \nRehearsals at Dance Fusion Studio (see above times – call or email studio for TBD times and days). \nTheme of this year’s show is Great Gatsby Party! \n  \nEvent Date: Sunday\, May 4th\, 2025; show time is 4-6 pm with morning and afternoon tech rehearsals \nEvent Location: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center \n33606 N 60th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/dance-fusion-performance-opportunity-great-gatsby-party-10th-anniversary-showcase/
LOCATION:Dance Fusion\, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ballet Tucson Masterclass Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ballet class with former New York City Ballet dancer\, current School of American Ballet faculty member and Justin Peck stager Andrew Scordato! ⁣⁣ \n𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!⁣ ⁣ \nSouthern Arizona dance students are invited to attend Sunday\, February 2nd at The School of Ballet Tucson:⁣ \n⁣12pm-1:45 pm Intermediate ballet class with Q&A (Ages 11-14)⁣ \n2pm-4pm Advanced ballet class with Q&A (Ages 15-20)⁣ \n⁣Participation fee: $30 (free to School of Ballet Tucson students)⁣.⁣ \n Pre-registration is required. Please email gro.noscuttellabnull@loohcs⁣ ⁣ \nAll of our Masterclasses are 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗕𝗧 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! To register for The School of Ballet Tucson\, visit: https://ballettucson.org/school/ \n#sbt #schoolofballettucson #ballettucson #dance #balletschool⁣ #tucsonfamilies #azfamilies #tucsondancers #masterclass #sbtmasterclass #andrewscordato
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-tucson-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:Ballet Tucson\, 200 S Tucson Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Classes
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SUMMARY:ADC ANNUAL MEETING 2025 (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:2025 ADC Annual Meeting\nGET CONNECTED! \nYou are invited to the Arizona Dance Coalition’s Annual Member Meeting.  \nJoin us in an inspirational\, informative and fun afternoon!  \nLearn some new and helpful tips that will help you and your organization’s professional development and growth. Be prepared to move your body during the Flamenco/Spanish Dance Class.  \nThere will be drawings for free prizes and gifts throughout the afternoon! \nEvent Info  \nIn-Person and Virtual via Zoom \nDate: Sunday\, February 2\, 2025 at 12:00pm-5:00pm \nLocation: BALLET ARIZONA\, 2835 E Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034 \nCost: FREE to ADC Members (in good standing); $10 Non-members (This fee can go towards ADC membership\, if you decide to join before the end of February.) \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED – Please fill out and submit this registration form to reserve your spot. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/XhMHGyyrp9uogpSv5\nPlease register by 5:00pm on Friday\, January 31\, 2025. But…walk up attendees will not be turned away. \nFor Virtual Attendees – Zoom Link will be emailed at least one hour prior to event. \nATTEND THIS EVENT AND JOIN AS A NEW MEMBER TO RECEIVE A FREE $5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD. https://www.azdancecoalition.org/join/ \n  \nSCHEDULE (Subject to Change) \n12:00pm-12:30pm Check-in / Registration / Mix & Mingle Reception with light refreshments \n12:30pm Welcome & Overview – Lisa R. Chow\, ADC Board President \n12:45-1:30pm State of the Field: Arizona’s Arts and Culture Sector – Christina You-sun Park\, Executive Director\, Arizona Commission on the Arts \n1:30pm-1:50pm What is Artlink? – Leslie Criger\, Articipant Liason of Artlink\, Inc \n1:50pm-2:20pm Fundraising Greatest Hits – Jami Kozemczak\, Executive Director\, Arizona Ballet \n2:20pm-2:40pm HOMEGROWN AZ Choreographer Showcase 2026 – Diandra Adamczyk\, Programming Manager\, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts \n2:40pm-3:30pm Learn About BlakTinx Dance Festival – Liliana Gomez\, Choreographer\, Producer of BlakTinx Dance Festival Phoenix\n \n3:40pm-4:45pm Origins of Flamenco and Spanish Dance – “Lolita” Elizabeth Zuniga-Blore\, Artistic Director and Co-choreographer\, Hoorvash Dance Company (Recommended – Bring character shoes and skirt for movement class.) \n4:45pm-5:00pm Wrap Up  \nSPECIAL THANKS TO BALLET ARIZONA FOR HOSTING THIS EVENT! \nFor more info contact: gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or text 602-740-9616. \n  \nMeet Our Guest Presenters\nChristina You-sun Park\, Executive Director\, Arizona Commission on the Arts \n\n\n\nBio: Christina You-sun Park is Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, the state arts agency of Arizona. Park is a seasoned leader with a diverse background in arts administration\, equitable creative placemaking\, grantmaking\, and cultural research. Previously she had served as the Associate Director at the Studio for Creativity\, Place\, and Equitable Communities at Arizona State University\, working on programs and research that highlight the pivotal role of arts and culture in community wellbeing and development. Park has taught at Arizona State University and Phoenix College\, and has spearheaded several leadership\, workforce\, and artist professional development initiatives. \nBeyond her administrative endeavors\, Park is also a practicing artist\, having contributed to groups such as the Eyelounge Artists Collective\, Salem Art Works\, and Franconia Sculpture Park. Holding a Master of Fine Arts from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University\, Park is deeply committed to promoting equity and the transformative power of art and culture to inspire dialogue and drive positive change. \nPresentation: State of the Field: Arizona’s Arts and Culture Sector  \nDirector Park will present on the current State of the Field\, with a focus on key trends and developments on both the federal and state level. In addition\, Park will also discuss the economic impact of the arts sector in Arizona and provide an overview of the grants available through the Arizona Commission on the Arts. \n__________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nLeslie Criger\, Articipant Liason\, Artlink \n\n\n\nBio: Leslie Criger has been an active part of the Arizona Arts and Culture community for over 40 years. She is speaking as the Articipant Liaison of Artlink Inc\, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization founded by artists in 1989\, the Artlink name is a guiding principle for the organization\, as it supports stakeholders of the arts and culture community\, amplifying its collective strength. For more information about Artlink\, please visit artlinkphx.org. Connect socially with Artlink on Facebook\, Instagram and YouTube. \nPresentation: What is Artlink? \nLeslie will give an overview of Artlink\, Art Detour and walkthrough of Artinerary.com with details about ArtistsAz. She will provide a handout with links to the sites and offer an opportunity to answer any questions at the end. \n\n\n\n__________________________________________________ \nJami Kozemczak\, Executive Director\, Ballet Arizona \n\n\n\nBio: Jami Kozemczak was appointed Executive Director for Ballet Arizona in May 2022\, after having served as the Director of Development since 2015. Kozemczak works to advance the organization through a people-centered leadership model that focuses on building culture\, expanding programs\, and increasing revenue generation. During her tenure\, the organization has successfully implemented a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the organization. She has secured more than $44 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona\, and increased earned revenue by 29% in her first year as Executive Director. \nKozemczak has 14 years of experience in arts non-profit management includes fundraising\, public relations\, communications\, donor relations\, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional\, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was connecting donors to their passion. Jami holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Jami’s volunteer work centers on mentorship; she has served on the AFP Professional Mentoring Program Committee for the past 6 years and has a passion for helping individuals invest in themselves and their future. \n\n\n\n\nPresentation: Fundraising Greatest Hits \nJami will share stories of impact and engagement that will illustrate creative ways to build relationships with your audiences and donor base to grow your organization. \n__________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\nDiandra Adamczyk\, Programing Manager\, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts \n\n\n\n\nBio: Diandra Adamczyk is an interdisciplinary artist questioning contemporary methods of performance and play within art. As an artist and organizer of public programs\, her practice is situated in research\, collaboration\, and a multifaceted approach to making. \nProudly working in Phoenix\, Arizona\, Adamczyk holds a BFA degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adamczyk is a board member of [nueBOX]\, a nonprofit providing residencies and community support for performance artists\, as well as the Programming Manager of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. As a performance presenter\, Adamczyk is committed to elevating cultural perspectives\, equitable practices and accessibility in the arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation: HOMEGROWN AZ Choreographer Showcase\, 2026 \nDiandra will share info about a future project in its planning stages. \n__________________________________________________ \nLiliana Gomez\, Choreographer\, Producer\, BlakTinx Dance Festival Phoenix \nBio: Liliana Gomez is a Phoenix-based artist passionate about creating inclusive and equitable spaces through dance. She has choreographed site-specific works for various public spaces and collaborated with local companies\, schools\, and universities. As the Managing Director of the BlakTinx Dance Festival\, now in its 7th year\, Liliana produces an annual event celebrating Black and Latinx choreographers. She also teaches a weekly dance class\, served on the Artlink Artists Council\, and actively participates in local arts initiatives. \nLiliana’s commitment to the arts has earned her accolades such as the 2015 Phoenix Mayor’s Arts Award and recognition as one of PHX Magazine’s “40 Under 40.” She has participated in Jacob’s Pillow’s National Presenters Forum\, was a 2021 National Latinos Arts and Culture Institute fellow\, and presented her work at Cornell University. Liliana is also the recipient of the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture’s “Artists-to-Work” grant\, supporting her continued growth as an artist. \nPresentation: Learn About BlakTinx Dance Festival  \nJoin Liliana Gomez\, Managing Director of BlakTinx Dance Festival in Phoenix and a member of Latina Dance Project\, the nonprofit that produces the festival. BlakTinx Dance Festival celebrates the work of Black and Latine choreographers in Arizona while also featuring guest artists from California\, where the festival first began. The festival brings together both established and emerging artists\, creating a space for them to share their work. Discover what makes BlakTinx more than just a performance—it’s a dance concert\, a series of dance classes\, a Q&A session\, and a vibrant community gathering\, Café y Conchas! Learn how the festival started and how it’s organized. The presentation will also highlight past BlakTinx presenters who have graced Phoenix stages\, L. Alexander Patrick-Rolando and Steven Redondo\, who will share how the festival has shaped their work and careers. The session will conclude with a brief Q&A\, offering insights into the festival’s impact. \n__________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Lolita” Elizabeth Zuniga-Blore\, Artistic Director and Co-Choreographer\, Hoorvash Dance Company \nBio: “Lolita” Elizabeth Zuniga-Blore is a native Texan. She began her training as a young girl in San Antonio where she studied and performed Mexican Folklorico\, Spanish classical dance\, flamenco\, ballet\, jazz and other progressive dance forms. \nShe performed with a variety of dance groups which paved the way for her to be the lead dancer and eventually the choreographer for internationally acclaimed celebrity and performer\, “Charo.” Elizabeth performed on television as well as shows in Las Vegas\, Reno\, Atlantic City\, Hawaii and on luxury cruise lines. \nElizabeth studied with José Molina\, La Chiqui\, Timo Lozano\, Susanna Di Palma and Matilda Coral\, among many others. While living in Minnesota\, she was a member of Susanna Di Palma’s company\, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater\, and was part o the studio’s teaching staff. She lectured and demonstrated dance forms for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Cultural Partners program an the Young Audiences of Minnesota series. She also received a grant rom the Jerome Foundation. During this period\, Elizabeth was honored to be featured as a classical Spanish dancer in a special solo performance with the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra. She  additionally performed as a dancer in the opera Carmen. \nSince moving to Arizona\, Elizabeth has performed with various groups and has taught or the Maricopa Community Colleges\, School of Ballet Arizona\, and Arizona School for the Arts. She has also taught numerous workshops and classes at dance studios. \nElizabeth currently serves as the Artistic Director\, co-choreographer and collaborator with Heidi Javaheri Lisherness’ Hoorvash Dance Company. \nPresentation: Origins of Flamenco and Spanish Dance \nLearn and experience the influence of other country’s stylization of Flamenco and Spanish Dance. Recommended attire for movement class: Character shoes and wide flowy skirt \n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/adc-annual-meeting-2025-phoenix/
LOCATION:Ballet Arizona\, 2835 E. Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Community Event,Conference,Contemporary,Contemporary / Modern,Flamenco,Flamenco,Flamenco Dance,Lecture,Lecture/Presentation,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Movement Source presents Arizona Trolley Dances
DESCRIPTION:Movement Source Dance Company Catches a Wave at Arizona Trolley Dances \nJoin us February 1st and 2nd for Arizona Trolley Dances presented by\nMovement Source Dance Company. This entertaining tour begins at the historic Cosanti Studios\, moves to the\n“Industrial Pipe Wave” Scottsdale Public Art site\, then on to the creative spaces at Cattle Track Arts\nCompound. Experience new site-specific dance performances\, view local visual art\, and enjoy live music at the\nend by the Dusty Ramblers! \nBring a friend and soak in some of Scottsdale’s best kept secrets together—from beautiful bells to sky-\nreaching sculptures to dancers in a wild\, western habitat—all combined in a creative trolley tour just for you.\nMovement Source will surprise and delight you with boundless energy\, creativity and love for our local artistic\ncommunity and natural environment. \nGet your tickets today!\nWhen: Saturday\, February 1st\, 5pm; Sunday\, February 2nd\, 2pm\nWhere: Cosanti\, 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd\, Paradise Valley\, AZ 85253\nParking: Park at Cosanti\, then ride the trolley to the other two sites and back to Cosanti at the end.\nTicket price: $30 general admission \nShow runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages.\nLimited seating—get your tickets ASAP! \nTickets on sale December 1st\, 2024 at: www.MovementSourceDanceCompany.org\nSupported in part by Scottsdale Arts | Photography: Laura VanNess Bolstad \nAbout Movement Source\nMovement Source Inc.\, dba Movement Source Dance Company\, a non-profit 501c3 performing arts\norganization\, was founded in 1988. Its mission is to expand the audience for modern dance by making it more\naccessible through culturally diverse artistic collaborations and performances. Movement Source is supported\,\nin part\, by the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, City of Tempe\, Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture\, Scottsdale\nArts and members of the Arizona Dance Arts Coalition. In addition\, Movement Source is a member of Local\nFirst AZ. \nTo learn more about Movement Source\, visit www.movementsourcedancecompany.org.\nLike us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/movementsource/ or Follow us on Instagram @movementsource
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/movement-source-presents-arizona-trolley-dances-2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Cosanti\, 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd\, Paradise Valley\, 85253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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