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SUMMARY:ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists I (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:One show. Two artists. An exploration of identity and what it means to be seen. Emerging Artists I presents original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students JP Alejandro and Brandon Lombardo. \nPlease note: There is some audience participation in each piece. \nIn the first half of the show\, Lombardo’s “Lolita vs. Brandon: Party of One” explores the themes of family/chosen family\, queerness and identity. This personal\, vulnerable piece is filled with self-exploration and comedy. \nContent warning: Contains strong language and some undressing. \nThe second half of the show features the work of Alejandro. In “Balikbayan\,” this dance theater performance examines Filipinx American identity and navigates the complexities of what it means to belong. \nContent warning: Contains themes of trauma\, violence and hate crimes.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/asu-dance-presents-emerging-artists-i/
LOCATION:ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center\, 51 E Tenth St\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Dance Performance
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SUMMARY:ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists I (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:One show. Two artists. An exploration of identity and what it means to be seen. Emerging Artists I presents original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students JP Alejandro and Brandon Lombardo. \nPlease note: There is some audience participation in each piece. \nIn the first half of the show\, Lombardo’s “Lolita vs. Brandon: Party of One” explores the themes of family/chosen family\, queerness and identity. This personal\, vulnerable piece is filled with self-exploration and comedy. \nContent warning: Contains strong language and some undressing. \nThe second half of the show features the work of Alejandro. In “Balikbayan\,” this dance theater performance examines Filipinx American identity and navigates the complexities of what it means to belong. \nContent warning: Contains themes of trauma\, violence and hate crimes.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/asu-dance-presents-emerging-artists-i-2024-10-26/
LOCATION:ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center\, 51 E Tenth St\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Dance Performance
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SUMMARY:ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists I (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:One show. Two artists. An exploration of identity and what it means to be seen. Emerging Artists I presents original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students JP Alejandro and Brandon Lombardo. \nPlease note: There is some audience participation in each piece. \nIn the first half of the show\, Lombardo’s “Lolita vs. Brandon: Party of One” explores the themes of family/chosen family\, queerness and identity. This personal\, vulnerable piece is filled with self-exploration and comedy. \nContent warning: Contains strong language and some undressing. \nThe second half of the show features the work of Alejandro. In “Balikbayan\,” this dance theater performance examines Filipinx American identity and navigates the complexities of what it means to belong. \nContent warning: Contains themes of trauma\, violence and hate crimes.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/asu-dance-presents-emerging-artists-i-2024-10-27/
LOCATION:ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center\, 51 E Tenth St\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Dance Performance
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SUMMARY:13th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Coalition is excited to announce the 13th annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival\, will be on Sunday October 27\, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park. \nPresented by Cultural Coalition\, this free family friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances\, art vendors\, food trucks\, and MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar or ofrenda. \nAttendees of all ages will enjoy a day in the park full of mariachi music\, ballet folklòrico performances\, arts and crafts activities\, delicious food\, face painting\, and amazing art vendors. \nCome early to witness the traditional Danza Mexica ceremony\, and stay late to be part of the community sunset procession led by “Las Flacas”\, the 8-foot-tall animated skeleton puppets\, which starts a celebration dance party with live music! \nLet’s Celebrate our beloved departed. \nInvitamos a todas las familias y sus niños! Es gratis!
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/25794/
LOCATION:Steele Indian School Park\, 300 E. Indian School Road\, Phoenix\, 85012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Community Event,Ethnic,Festival,Hispanic Heritage,Indigenous,Indigenous,Multicultural
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona - Frida Studio Spotlight (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Studio Spotlight! \nYou’re invited to an intimate rehearsal featuring our Artistic staff and Ballet Arizona dancers. Step inside the studio at Dorrance Theatre and experience a behind-the-scenes look at each upcoming production. Each one-hour gathering includes time for a Q&A discussion. \nFrida | January 31st at 7pm \nDorrance Theatre \n  \n \nStudio Spotlight
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-frida-studio-spotlight-phoenix/
LOCATION:Dorrance Theatre at Ballet Arizona\, 2835 East Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Presentation,Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion,Preview Rehearsal
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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:El Puente Festival (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 \nPresented by Cultural Coalition and Tempe Center for the Arts\, the 13th Annual El Puente Festival\, is a free event that showcases the Valleys most talented youth performers with a day full of music\, dance\, and storytelling. \nKnown for its signature community parade across the bridge\, or “el puente” in spanish\, this festival brings together artists of all ages to highlight the importance of connecting traditional arts and culture practices from one generation to the next. High school mariachi music\, elementary school ballet folklórico dances\, and free arts activities are just a few of the things attendees will enjoy during this event. \nThe festival will have a variety of educational and arts activities for youth of all ages\, including free books\, hands-on crafts\, and activities that get excited feet moving to the beat of the live music. Cultural Coalition will activate multiple areas of TCA with the performing arts including the Studio\, lobby\, and outdoor areas for food trucks and more! \nThis event is made possible with support from Tempe Center for the Arts\, Raza Development Fund\, SRP\, and individual donors. \nFree Tickets must be reserved to attend Studio performances at  https://culturalcoalition.com/elpuente/
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/el-puente-festival-tempe/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Folklorico,Indigenous,Mexican Folklorico,Native American
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SUMMARY:Sedona Choreography Retreat Sedona Chamber Ballet and Ballet Arizona Collaborate
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nSedona Choreography Retreat: Where Visionaries Create the Future of Dance \nDates: June 11–13\, June 15–20\, 2025\nFinal Showcase Performance: June 20\, 2025\nWebsite: sedonaballet.org/retreats \nSet against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s iconic red rocks\, the inaugural Sedona Choreography Retreat is an extraordinary convergence of artistic brilliance\, innovation\, and collaboration. Over the course of ten electrifying days\, world-class artists will come together to create new works that will premiere in an exclusive final performance—offering audiences a rare glimpse into the future of dance. \nAt the heart of the retreat is Nayon Iovino\, renowned choreographer and Artistic Director of the retreat. Known for his emotionally resonant and visually stunning work with Ballet Arizona\, Iovino will debut a brand-new ballet inspired by the haunting compositions of Christel Veraart. Drawing from Veraart’s evocative album Nostalgia and her latest audiovisual creation Santa Fe & Esmeralda – Nostalgia\, Iovino’s new work promises a profound fusion of music\, imagery\, and movement. \nJoining him is the incomparable LaTasha Barnes\, an award-winning dancer\, choreographer\, and scholar celebrated for bridging Black social dance traditions with contemporary innovation. At the retreat\, Barnes will unveil the Flow State Project—a groundbreaking interdisciplinary performance that translates live movement into real-time digital soundscapes. Each gesture creates a sonic imprint\, inviting audiences into an immersive sensory world where rhythm\, energy\, and technology converge. \nIn collaboration with the nationally recognized Ballet Arizona\, the Sedona Choreography Retreat brings together an elite ensemble of Ballet Arizona’s professional dancers alongside top emerging talent from Arizona State University’s prestigious dance program. Together\, these visionary artists are creating a collaborative environment rarely seen outside of major metropolitan centers. \nThroughout the retreat\, the public is invited to engage deeply with the creative process through a series of Conversation Workshops\, Open Rehearsals\, and a Masterclass for local students. These events offer an unprecedented opportunity to witness the evolution of new works\, meet the artists\, and experience the dynamic collaboration between choreographers\, dancers\, musicians\, and designers. Aspiring young dancers will also have the chance to work directly with these distinguished artists\, receiving mentorship and inspiration to fuel their own artistic journeys. \nThe retreat culminates in an electrifying Showcase Performance on June 20\, 2025\, featuring world premieres and celebrated masterpieces: \nWorld Premieres \n\nNayon Iovino’s new ballet inspired by Christel Veraart’s richly atmospheric music and visual storytelling\nLaTasha Barnes’ Flow State Project\, a dynamic exploration of dance\, technology\, and cultural roots\n\nSpecial Repertoire Highlights \n\nExcerpt from Serenade by George Balanchine\nWith permission from The George Balanchine Trust\, audiences will experience Sonatina—an excerpt from Balanchine’s landmark Serenade. Set to Tchaikovsky’s lush score\, this piece captures the timeless grace\, sweeping musicality\, and emotional resonance that defined Balanchine’s revolutionary vision.\nTake Me With You by Robert Bondara\nA powerful pas de deux set to Radiohead’s haunting Reckoner\, Bondara’s celebrated duet has traveled the world from Roberto Bolle and Melissa Hamilton’s original performance to stagings at Stanislavsky Ballet\, Czech National Ballet\, and soon\, Dance Theatre of Harlem. It is a lyrical yet visceral meditation on connection\, longing\, and the unspoken dialogue between two dancers.\nVastwave by Natasha Adorlee\nEmmy Award-winning choreographer Natasha Adorlee brings her latest creation\, Vastwave\, to life with Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company dancers. Blending electrifying original sound design with kinetic contemporary movement\, Adorlee’s work captures the ebb and flow of human experience through evocative waves of sound and motion.\n\nThe Sedona Choreography Retreat represents a bold new chapter in dance innovation—blending classical excellence\, contemporary vision\, multicultural roots\, and cutting-edge technology in one of the most inspiring natural settings in America. \nThis is a rare opportunity to witness the birth of groundbreaking new works and experience the creative forces shaping the future of dance. \n🎟️ For full details and ticket information\, visit: sedonaballet.org/retreats
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/sedona-choreography-retreat-sedona-chamber-ballet-and-ballet-arizona-collaborate/
LOCATION:Sedona Performing Arts Center\, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Ballet,Ballet,Guest Artist Master Class,Lecture,Modern Contemporary,Panel Discussion,Preview Rehearsal
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SUMMARY:National DANCE Day
DESCRIPTION:As of February 2019 the Dizzy Feet Foundation is now the American Dance Movement\, sponsor of National Dance Day held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year. \n \nhttps://americandancemovement.org/national-dance-day/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceMovement/ \n  \nHistory: Established in 2010 by Dizzy Feet co-founder\, Nigel Lythgoe\, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance\, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration\, Dizzy Feet Foundation aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits\, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone. \nNational Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance\, in all its forms. Accessible to everyone at every ability level\, National Dance Day provides:\n• An instructional video\, made available online\, for people to view\, learn and share with others wherever they are\n• Events hosted in key cities\, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels\, with information from a range of community dance organizations\n• Nationwide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities\, as they celebrate NDD\n• Strong online presence\, allowing everyone to participate\, no matter where they are across America \nVisit the website for up-to-date information on videos and events around the country. \nWhat are you doing to celebrate NATIONAL DANCE DAY?
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/national-dance-day-2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,DANCE HOLIDAY
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UID:28583-1758222000-1758232800@www.azdancecoalition.org
SUMMARY:26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:CONTACT: Lisa R. Chow \nPhone: 602-740-9616 \nE-Mail: gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL \nWebsite: www.DesertDanceTheatre.org \n  \nWHO: DESERT DANCE THEATRE \nWHAT: 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 \nWHEN: September 18-20\, 2025 \nWHAT TIME: Thursday & Saturday at 7:00pm-10:00pm\, Friday at 6:00pm-10:00pm \nWHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 \nCOST: $20 Adult\, $15 Senior/ Student / Military\, $13 Group of 10+ (*Plus service fees) \n$25 VIP Preferred Seating (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts for Friends of Desert Dance Theatre with Promo Code (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts available for multiple day purchases (*Plus service fees) \n*Service Fees are $3 per ticket for Online Purchase or $1 per ticket for in-person \nand phone purchases at the TCA Box Office. \nTICKETS:  TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or \n Online: https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=32001 \n\nSHOW INFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/arizona-dance-festival-2025.html \nFACEBOOK Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLC9hnFTy/ \n  \nArizona Dance Festival 2025\nDesert Dance Theatre will present the 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on Thursday-Saturday\, September 18-20\, 2025 at 7:00pm-10:00pm. \nOn Friday\, September 19th at 6:00pm-6:30pm\, special interactive performances will occur in the TCA East Breezeway. Featured groups include: Reconnect to Africa (Congolese Dance) and Step’s Junk Funk (Interdisciplinary Dance and Percussion). This portion of the evening is FREE to the PUBLIC. \nThe Arizona Dance Festival will feature over 40 different dance artists and companies\, showcasing an eclectic variety of choreography and dance performances from around the state of Arizona and out of state. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona’s dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure\, promote their work\, and to connect with others in the dance community and the general public. Each evening performance will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance. \nA post-performance “Q & A” will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show. The “Q & A” will allow the audience to engage in lively conversation with the artistic directors and choreographers for insights in the creation of their dance works. \n  \n“ \nThis project is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant.” \n  \n  \n \n“This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, an agency of the State of Arizona.” \n  \nFeatured Dance Artists and Companies:\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nABCD Bollywood Connect-Dance & Arts Foundation (Chandler\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam Fusion \nAnandha Ray / Renee Davis / Absoluta (San Francisco Bay Area\, CA) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre/Step’s Junk Funk (Tempe/Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \nErika Alexxandrya and Maddie Coury (Chandler/Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nGauri Bhobe/Sanskaar Nritya Dance Academy (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nHAG Dance Company (Queen Creek\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHuman Nature Dance Theatre (Flagstaff\, AZ) – Modern \nJazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest\, CA) – Classical Jazz \nScottsdale Community College Dance Program (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Contemporary \nSedona Dance Project (Sedona\, AZ) – Modern \nShane O’Hara * Solo Dance (Williamsburg\, VA) – Modern \nSharqia Dance Theater (Phoenix\, AZ) – Middle Eastern \nWight Noise Dance Company (Peoria\, AZ) – Modern \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAnthroArts Collective (Phoenix\, AZ) – Contemporary \nArchana Alagiri (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nAstarte Belly Dance Troupe (Gilbert\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nBodies Contemporary Company (Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nGrace Crain and Koby Slavin – Collaboration – Modern Dance & Bass Clarinet \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nJenefer Miller /J.A.M. And Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Tap Dance \nLenora Noire (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nOllin Yoliztli Dance Academy (Phoenix\, AZ) – Mexican Folklorico \nOsiris Dance Ensemble (Waddell\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nParadise Valley Community College Dance Program (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nRaha Yaghoubi\, Shahrzad Mazoury\, Navid Mohammadpour (Mesa\, AZ) – Iranian Dance & Music \nReconnect to Africa (Tempe\, AZ) – African/Congolese \nStep’s Junk Funk (Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \n  \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAlexa King (Chandler\, AZ) – Fusion Belly Dance \nAlignDance Theatre (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Classic Jazz Dance with Classical Piano \nCaitlin Rose + Company (Tempe\, AZ) – Classical Jazz \nCaZo Dance Theatre (Mesa\, AZ) – Modern \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nClasscalFusionDance/Diego Ramirez and Sergio Rubio (Peoria\, AZ) – Contemporary \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nDimensions Dance Alliance (Glendale\, AZ) – Contemporary \n520 Dance Company (Tucson\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nKDC Performing Arts (Tempe\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak \nMAC & Company (Chandler\, AZ) – Aerial\, Modern \nMovement Source Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nNevada Repertory Dance Theater (Las Vegas\, NV) – Modern \nPooja Raghunath (Tempe\, AZ) – Kuchipudi from India \nShahrazad Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nSonali Chatterjee and Sudha Tonduru (Phoenix\, AZ) – Classical Jugalvandi of Odissi and Bharatnatyam \nValkyrie Yao (New York\, NY) – Multidisciplinary \nINFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/. \nInstagram: @TempeArts \nFacebook: @TempeCenterfortheArts \nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \nTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/DesertDanceAZ \nInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \n—30— \n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/28583/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerial,African,African,Audience Participation,Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Bharatanatyam,Bollywood,Circus,Classical Indian,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Indian Dance,Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary,Jazz Dance,Junk Funk,Junk Funk,Kathak,Mexican Folklorico,Modern Contemporary,Multicultural,Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion,Percussion/Rhythmic,Persian Dance,Persian Dance,Tap Dance,Tap Dance,Variety Show,Various Dance Genres,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20250911T043829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T050659Z
UID:28594-1758304800-1758319200@www.azdancecoalition.org
SUMMARY:26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:CONTACT: Lisa R. Chow \nPhone: 602-740-9616 \nE-Mail: gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL \nWebsite: www.DesertDanceTheatre.org \n  \nWHO: DESERT DANCE THEATRE \nWHAT: 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 \nWHEN: September 18-20\, 2025 \nWHAT TIME: Thursday & Saturday at 7:00pm-10:00pm\, Friday at 6:00pm-10:00pm \nWHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 \nCOST: $20 Adult\, $15 Senior/ Student / Military\, $13 Group of 10+ (*Plus service fees) \n$25 VIP Preferred Seating (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts for Friends of Desert Dance Theatre with Promo Code (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts available for multiple day purchases (*Plus service fees) \n*Service Fees are $3 per ticket for Online Purchase or $1 per ticket for in-person \nand phone purchases at the TCA Box Office. \nTICKETS:  TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or \n Online: https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=32001 \n  \nSHOW INFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/arizona-dance-festival-2025.html \nFACEBOOK Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLC9hnFTy/ \n  \nArizona Dance Festival 2025\nDesert Dance Theatre will present the 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on Thursday-Saturday\, September 18-20\, 2025 at 7:00pm-10:00pm. \nOn Friday\, September 19th at 6:00pm-6:30pm\, special interactive performances will occur in the TCA East Breezeway. Featured groups include: Reconnect to Africa (Congolese Dance) and Step’s Junk Funk (Interdisciplinary Dance and Percussion). This portion of the evening is FREE to the PUBLIC. \nThe Arizona Dance Festival will feature over 40 different dance artists and companies\, showcasing an eclectic variety of choreography and dance performances from around the state of Arizona and out of state. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona’s dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure\, promote their work\, and to connect with others in the dance community and the general public. Each evening performance will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance. \nA post-performance “Q & A” will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show. The “Q & A” will allow the audience to engage in lively conversation with the artistic directors and choreographers for insights in the creation of their dance works. \n  \n“ \nThis project is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant.” \n  \n  \n \n“This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, an agency of the State of Arizona.” \n  \nFeatured Dance Artists and Companies:\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nABCD Bollywood Connect-Dance & Arts Foundation (Chandler\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam Fusion \nAnandha Ray / Renee Davis / Absoluta (San Francisco Bay Area\, CA) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre/Step’s Junk Funk (Tempe/Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \nErika Alexxandrya and Maddie Coury (Chandler/Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nGauri Bhobe/Sanskaar Nritya Dance Academy (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nHAG Dance Company (Queen Creek\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHuman Nature Dance Theatre (Flagstaff\, AZ) – Modern \nJazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest\, CA) – Classical Jazz \nScottsdale Community College Dance Program (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Contemporary \nSedona Dance Project (Sedona\, AZ) – Modern \nShane O’Hara * Solo Dance (Williamsburg\, VA) – Modern \nSharqia Dance Theater (Phoenix\, AZ) – Middle Eastern \nWight Noise Dance Company (Peoria\, AZ) – Modern \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAnthroArts Collective (Phoenix\, AZ) – Contemporary \nArchana Alagiri (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nAstarte Belly Dance Troupe (Gilbert\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nBodies Contemporary Company (Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nGrace Crain and Koby Slavin – Collaboration – Modern Dance & Bass Clarinet \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nJenefer Miller /J.A.M. And Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Tap Dance \nLenora Noire (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nOllin Yoliztli Dance Academy (Phoenix\, AZ) – Mexican Folklorico \nOsiris Dance Ensemble (Waddell\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nParadise Valley Community College Dance Program (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nRaha Yaghoubi\, Shahrzad Mazoury\, Navid Mohammadpour (Mesa\, AZ) – Iranian Dance & Music \nReconnect to Africa (Tempe\, AZ) – African/Congolese \nStep’s Junk Funk (Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \n  \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAlexa King (Chandler\, AZ) – Fusion Belly Dance \nAlignDance Theatre (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Classic Jazz Dance with Classical Piano \nCaitlin Rose + Company (Tempe\, AZ) – Classical Jazz \nCaZo Dance Theatre (Mesa\, AZ) – Modern \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nClasscalFusionDance/Diego Ramirez and Sergio Rubio (Peoria\, AZ) – Contemporary \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nDimensions Dance Alliance (Glendale\, AZ) – Contemporary \n520 Dance Company (Tucson\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nKDC Performing Arts (Tempe\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak \nMAC & Company (Chandler\, AZ) – Aerial\, Modern \nMovement Source Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nNevada Repertory Dance Theater (Las Vegas\, NV) – Modern \nPooja Raghunath (Tempe\, AZ) – Kuchipudi from India \nShahrazad Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nSonali Chatterjee and Sudha Tonduru (Phoenix\, AZ) – Classical Jugalvandi of Odissi and Bharatnatyam \nValkyrie Yao (New York\, NY) – Multidisciplinary \nINFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/. \nInstagram: @TempeArts \nFacebook: @TempeCenterfortheArts \nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \nTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/DesertDanceAZ \nInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \n—30— \n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/26th-annual-arizona-dance-festival-2025-tempe/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerial,African,African,Audience Participation,Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Bharatanatyam,Bollywood,Circus,Classical Indian,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Indian Dance,Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary,Jazz Dance,Junk Funk,Junk Funk,Kathak,Mexican Folklorico,Modern Contemporary,Multicultural,Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion,Percussion/Rhythmic,Persian Dance,Persian Dance,Tap Dance,Tap Dance,Variety Show,Various Dance Genres,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20180629T161651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T165950Z
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SUMMARY:National DANCE Day
DESCRIPTION:As of February 2019 the Dizzy Feet Foundation is now the American Dance Movement\, sponsor of National Dance Day held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year. \n \nhttps://americandancemovement.org/national-dance-day/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceMovement/ \n  \nHistory: Established in 2010 by Dizzy Feet co-founder\, Nigel Lythgoe\, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance\, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration\, Dizzy Feet Foundation aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits\, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone. \nNational Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance\, in all its forms. Accessible to everyone at every ability level\, National Dance Day provides:\n• An instructional video\, made available online\, for people to view\, learn and share with others wherever they are\n• Events hosted in key cities\, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels\, with information from a range of community dance organizations\n• Nationwide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities\, as they celebrate NDD\n• Strong online presence\, allowing everyone to participate\, no matter where they are across America \nVisit the website for up-to-date information on videos and events around the country. \nWhat are you doing to celebrate NATIONAL DANCE DAY?
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/national-dance-day-2025-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,DANCE HOLIDAY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20250911T043829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T050551Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:CONTACT: Lisa R. Chow \nPhone: 602-740-9616 \nE-Mail: gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL \nWebsite: www.DesertDanceTheatre.org \n  \nWHO: DESERT DANCE THEATRE \nWHAT: 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 \nWHEN: September 18-20\, 2025 \nWHAT TIME: Thursday & Saturday at 7:00pm-10:00pm\, Friday at 6:00pm-10:00pm \nWHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 \nCOST: $20 Adult\, $15 Senior/ Student / Military\, $13 Group of 10+ (*Plus service fees) \n$25 VIP Preferred Seating (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts for Friends of Desert Dance Theatre with Promo Code (*Plus service fees) \nDiscounts available for multiple day purchases (*Plus service fees) \n*Service Fees are $3 per ticket for Online Purchase or $1 per ticket for in-person \nand phone purchases at the TCA Box Office. \nTICKETS:  TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or \n Online: https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=32001 \n\nSHOW INFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/arizona-dance-festival-2025.html \nFACEBOOK Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLC9hnFTy/ \n\n  \nArizona Dance Festival 2025\nDesert Dance Theatre will present the 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on Thursday-Saturday\, September 18-20\, 2025 at 7:00pm-10:00pm. \nOn Friday\, September 19th at 6:00pm-6:30pm\, special interactive performances will occur in the TCA East Breezeway. Featured groups include: Reconnect to Africa (Congolese Dance) and Step’s Junk Funk (Interdisciplinary Dance and Percussion). This portion of the evening is FREE to the PUBLIC. \nThe Arizona Dance Festival will feature over 40 different dance artists and companies\, showcasing an eclectic variety of choreography and dance performances from around the state of Arizona and out of state. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona’s dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure\, promote their work\, and to connect with others in the dance community and the general public. Each evening performance will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance. \nA post-performance “Q & A” will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show. The “Q & A” will allow the audience to engage in lively conversation with the artistic directors and choreographers for insights in the creation of their dance works. \n  \n“ \nThis project is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant.” \n  \n  \n \n“This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts\, an agency of the State of Arizona.” \n  \nFeatured Dance Artists and Companies:\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nABCD Bollywood Connect-Dance & Arts Foundation (Chandler\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam Fusion \nAnandha Ray / Renee Davis / Absoluta (San Francisco Bay Area\, CA) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre/Step’s Junk Funk (Tempe/Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \nErika Alexxandrya and Maddie Coury (Chandler/Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nGauri Bhobe/Sanskaar Nritya Dance Academy (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nHAG Dance Company (Queen Creek\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHuman Nature Dance Theatre (Flagstaff\, AZ) – Modern \nJazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest\, CA) – Classical Jazz \nScottsdale Community College Dance Program (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Contemporary \nSedona Dance Project (Sedona\, AZ) – Modern \nShane O’Hara * Solo Dance (Williamsburg\, VA) – Modern \nSharqia Dance Theater (Phoenix\, AZ) – Middle Eastern \nWight Noise Dance Company (Peoria\, AZ) – Modern \n  \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAnthroArts Collective (Phoenix\, AZ) – Contemporary \nArchana Alagiri (Chandler\, AZ) – Bharatanatyam from India \nAstarte Belly Dance Troupe (Gilbert\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nBodies Contemporary Company (Mesa\, AZ) – Contemporary \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nGrace Crain and Koby Slavin – Collaboration – Modern Dance & Bass Clarinet \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nJenefer Miller /J.A.M. And Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Tap Dance \nLenora Noire (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nOllin Yoliztli Dance Academy (Phoenix\, AZ) – Mexican Folklorico \nOsiris Dance Ensemble (Waddell\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nParadise Valley Community College Dance Program (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nRaha Yaghoubi\, Shahrzad Mazoury\, Navid Mohammadpour (Mesa\, AZ) – Iranian Dance & Music \nReconnect to Africa (Tempe\, AZ) – African/Congolese \nStep’s Junk Funk (Mesa\, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Modern & Percussion \n  \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order) \nAlexa King (Chandler\, AZ) – Fusion Belly Dance \nAlignDance Theatre (Scottsdale\, AZ) – Classic Jazz Dance with Classical Piano \nCaitlin Rose + Company (Tempe\, AZ) – Classical Jazz \nCaZo Dance Theatre (Mesa\, AZ) – Modern \nChaos Theory Dance (Tucson\, AZ) – Modern \nClasscalFusionDance/Diego Ramirez and Sergio Rubio (Peoria\, AZ) – Contemporary \nDesert Dance Theatre (Tempe\, AZ) – Modern \nDimensions Dance Alliance (Glendale\, AZ) – Contemporary \n520 Dance Company (Tucson\, AZ) – Contemporary \nHoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley\, AZ) – Classical and Modern Persian \nKDC Performing Arts (Tempe\, AZ) – Semi-classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak \nMAC & Company (Chandler\, AZ) – Aerial\, Modern \nMovement Source Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Modern \nNevada Repertory Dance Theater (Las Vegas\, NV) – Modern \nPooja Raghunath (Tempe\, AZ) – Kuchipudi from India \nShahrazad Dance Company (Phoenix\, AZ) – Belly Dance \nSonali Chatterjee and Sudha Tonduru (Phoenix\, AZ) – Classical Jugalvandi of Odissi and Bharatnatyam \nValkyrie Yao (New York\, NY) – Multidisciplinary \nINFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/. \nInstagram: @TempeArts \nFacebook: @TempeCenterfortheArts \nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \nTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/DesertDanceAZ \nInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/DesertDanceTheatreAZ \n—30— \n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/26th-annual-arizona-dance-festival-2025-tempe-2/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts Studio\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerial,African,African,Audience Participation,Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Bharatanatyam,Bollywood,Circus,Classical Indian,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Indian Dance,Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary,Jazz Dance,Junk Funk,Junk Funk,Kathak,Mexican Folklorico,Modern Contemporary,Multicultural,Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion,Percussion/Rhythmic,Persian Dance,Persian Dance,Tap Dance,Tap Dance,Variety Show,Various Dance Genres,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20251115T011115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T014916Z
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SUMMARY:Herberger Theater Center's FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you to the 16th Annual Festival of the Arts at the Herberger Theater Center\, right in the heart of downtown Phoenix\, on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025!\nFrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, our outdoor spaces will come alive with the sights and sounds of creativity. Experience the magic of two stages featuring live music\, dance\, and dynamic performances. Explore captivating art demonstrations\, hands-on kids’ activities\, a vibrant vendor market\, mouthwatering food trucks\, and a lively beer and wine garden. \nThis is your chance to celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of our community. Mark your calendars\, bring your friends and family\, and join us for a day that promises inspiration\, connection\, and pure artistic joy. We can’t wait to see you there! \nPAVILION STAGE PERFORMANCES\n\n\n\n11:00 AM | Phoenix Children’s Chorus\n11:20 AM | Kriti Dance\n11:40 AM | Arizona Repertory Ballet\n12:00 PM | Sounds Academy\n12:20 PM | Bricks Dance Studio\n12:40 PM | Order Chaos Theater Company\n1:00 PM | One World Dance and Music\n1:20 PM | Arizona School for the Arts\n1:45 PM | Primavera Folkloric Dance Co.\n2:00 PM | Mac & Co.\n2:20 PM | Jake Williams\n2:40 PM | Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ\n3:00 PM | Places! Productions\n3:20 PM | The Dance Shoppe\n3:40 PM | Fushicho Daiko Dojo\n4:00 PM | Lunch Time Theater Showcase featuring James Garcia & Brooke Davis\n4:10 PM | Pro Omni Voce\n4:20 PM | Desert Dance Theatre\n4:40 PM | Padma School of Odissi\n5:00 PM | Nancy Pluta Party on Ice\n5:20 PM | Third Space Dance\n5:40 PM | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/herberger-theater-centers-festival-of-the-arts-phoenix/
LOCATION:The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater\, 222 East Monroe Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Ballet,Belly Dance,Dance Performance,Dances from India,Festival,Folklorico,Live Music,Modern Contemporary,Multicultural,Musical,Musical Theater,Tap Dance,Variety Show,Various Dance Genres,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20251118T091710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T094051Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob Jonas' Sun and Spine | A Conversation on Health\, Nature\, and the Body (Scottsdale)
DESCRIPTION:Reflect on the body as a landscape for healing\, movement as a practice of connection to self.\nOffsite: Music Pavilion at Taliesin West 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85259 \nThe spine connects the body. The sun sustains life. Together they anchor this conversation at the intersection of health\, culture\, and nature. Guided by themes in Jacob Jonas The Company’s Nature Sounds While the IV Drips\, this is the second part in a trilogy titled Keeping Score\, shaped by Bessel van der Kolk’s book The Body Keeps the Score and choreographer Jacob Jonas’s first work post-cancer. This panel gathers health practitioners and cultural leaders to Taliesin West to reflect on the body as a landscape for healing and on movement and art as a practice of connection to both self and environment. \n\n\n \n  \nSun and Spine is presented as part of Jacob Jonas The Company’s residency with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and in collaboration with Taliesin West. \nScottsdale Arts is the only authorized ticket-seller for this event. \n\n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/jacob-jonas-sun-and-spine-a-conversation-on-health-nature-and-the-body/
LOCATION:Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation\, 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Movement,Lecture/Presentation,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20251216T183900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T220716Z
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SUMMARY:Private and Semi-Private Tap Lessons with Jenefer Miller
DESCRIPTION:Renowned tap artist and educator Jenefer Miller offers ongoing private tap lessons for dancers seeking strong rhythmic foundations\, artistic growth\, and deeper musical connection. Lessons are individualized and may include technique\, solo or group choreography\, improvisation\, teacher training\, mentorship\, and audition or college prep. Open to all levels. \nContact: moc.snoitcudorpllimjnull@nej | @jenk360
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/private-and-semi-private-tap-lessons-with-jenefer-miller/
LOCATION:Tempe\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Book Event and Dance Community Conversation,Classes,Tap Dance,Tap Dance,Teacher Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="JMill Productions LLC":MAILTO:jen@jmillproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20260226T155112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T155518Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona's STUDIO SPOTLIGHT (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Cacti & Other Works Studio Spotlight \nMarch 6\, 2026 7:00pm \nDorrance Theatre \nYou’re invited to an intimate rehearsal featuring our Artistic staff and Ballet Arizona dancers. Step inside the studio at Dorrance Theatre and experience a behind-the-scenes look at each upcoming production. Each one-hour gathering includes time for a Q&A discussion. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Pre-Show Reception available exclusive to Prima Circle Members | 6 pm | Dancer’s Lounge
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizonas-studio-spotlight-phoenix/
LOCATION:Dorrance Theatre at Ballet Arizona\, 2835 East Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Panel Discussion,Preview Rehearsal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20180629T161651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T165950Z
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SUMMARY:National DANCE Day
DESCRIPTION:As of February 2019 the Dizzy Feet Foundation is now the American Dance Movement\, sponsor of National Dance Day held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year. \n \nhttps://americandancemovement.org/national-dance-day/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceMovement/ \n  \nHistory: Established in 2010 by Dizzy Feet co-founder\, Nigel Lythgoe\, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance\, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration\, Dizzy Feet Foundation aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits\, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone. \nNational Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance\, in all its forms. Accessible to everyone at every ability level\, National Dance Day provides:\n• An instructional video\, made available online\, for people to view\, learn and share with others wherever they are\n• Events hosted in key cities\, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels\, with information from a range of community dance organizations\n• Nationwide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities\, as they celebrate NDD\n• Strong online presence\, allowing everyone to participate\, no matter where they are across America \nVisit the website for up-to-date information on videos and events around the country. \nWhat are you doing to celebrate NATIONAL DANCE DAY?
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/national-dance-day-2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,DANCE HOLIDAY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260407T182001
CREATED:20180629T161651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T161651Z
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SUMMARY:National DANCE Day
DESCRIPTION:As of February 2019 the Dizzy Feet Foundation is now the American Dance Movement\, sponsor of National Dance Day held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year. \n \nhttps://americandancemovement.org/national-dance-day/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceMovement/ \n  \nHistory: Established in 2010 by Dizzy Feet co-founder\, Nigel Lythgoe\, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance\, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration\, Dizzy Feet Foundation aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits\, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone. \nNational Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance\, in all its forms. Accessible to everyone at every ability level\, National Dance Day provides:\n• An instructional video\, made available online\, for people to view\, learn and share with others wherever they are\n• Events hosted in key cities\, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels\, with information from a range of community dance organizations\n• Nationwide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities\, as they celebrate NDD\n• Strong online presence\, allowing everyone to participate\, no matter where they are across America \nVisit the website for up-to-date information on videos and events around the country. \nWhat are you doing to celebrate NATIONAL DANCE DAY?
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/national-dance-day-2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,DANCE HOLIDAY
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