Choreographing Your Dance Career - Book Event! (Phoenix)
2024-09-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | Changing Hands Bookstore, 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, United States
Book Event & Dance Community Conversation
Award-winning dance artist and educator Janaea Rose Lyn presents her new book Choreographing Your Dance Career, a resource and companion for dancers, choreographers, directors, and educators. In conversation with Mary Anne Fernandez Herding, Founder and Director of Movement Source Dance Company; Carlos Montúfar , Founder and Executive Director Phoenix World Arts Collective, and Zarina Mendoza, Founder of Tranze Danza Contemporánea.
Changing Hands Bookstore Phoenix 300 w. Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85013

Ballet Tucson - Mexican Independence Day Classical Music Concert (Tucson)
2024-09-15 19:00 | 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹⁣, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, 85701, United States
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! For the first time ever Ballet Tucson will perform in the Mexican Independence Day Classical Music Concert brought to you by the Mexican Consulate in Tucson, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Visit Tucson! Ten dancers from our professional company will appear live onstage with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to perform a world premiere ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin (@margaretmullin).⁣
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The Classical Music Concert includes performances by Mariachi Aztlán from Pueblo High School, Compañía de Danza Folklórica, mezzosoprano Diana Peralta and Ballet Tucson.⁣
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Tickets are available now and you may request up to four tickets per person via email at: xm.bog.ersnull@cutsedadinumoc⁣
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Each email must include your name, phone number and your desired number of tickets (up to four tickets per person). ⁣
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Ballet Arizona "Ballet Under the Stars" (Fountain Hills)
2024-09-19 19:00 | Fountain Park In Fountain Hills, 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States
Spend a relaxing evening under the gorgeous Arizona sky as Ballet Arizona continues its annual season-opening tradition with “Ballet Under the Stars”. Bring the entire family and enjoy a combination of classical and contemporary works in a casual setting for FREE. “Ballet Under the Stars” performances often feature the debut performance of works created as part of our “Class Act” program.
Performances start at 7:00 pm
Fountain Park – near the Amphitheater 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Know Before You Go– Bring a lawn chair or blanket– Food Trucks will be onsite for dining and snacks– Food is welcome, but alcohol and glass are NOT permitted.– Restrooms are available

25th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2024 (Tempe)
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, United States
P.O. BOX 25332, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85285-5332
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TO ALL MEDIA
CONTACT: Lisa R. Chow
Phone: 602-740-9616
E-Mail: gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL
Website: www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
WHO: DESERT DANCE THEATRE
WHAT: 25th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2024
WHEN:September 19-21, 2024
WHAT TIME: 7:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
COST: $20 Adult, $15 Senior/ Student / Military, $13 Group of 10+ (Plus service fees)
TWO SHOWS – $35 Adult, $25 Senior / Student / Military (Plus service fees)
THREE SHOWS – $45 Adult, $35 Senior / Student / Military (Plus service fees)
TICKETS: TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or
Online: https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=3001
TCA Covid-19 Policy: https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/coronavirus-covid-19
SHOW INFO: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/arizona-dance-festival-2024.html
FACEBOOK Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1224345228600283
Photos available upon request.
Arizona Dance Festival 2024
Desert Dance Theatre will present the 25th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2024 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on September 19-21, 2024 at 7:30pm.
The Arizona Dance Festival will feature up to 41 different dance artists, companies and dance film makers, 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.
This year’s festival will feature special guest dance artist, Christina Johnson, a founding member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet and former principal dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Christina will perform a premiere solo as part of a new dance ensemble, “Absoluta” under the direction of visionary and award-winning choreographer, Anandha Ray.
A 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.
Arizona Dance Festival Master Classes will be offered before and during the week of the show. An Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary Ballet Master Class, sponsored by the Arizona Dance Coalition will be taught by special guest dance artist, Christina Johnson on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Dance Theater West from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration is required to reserve your spot. For class information and registration go to ADF Classes: http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/adf-master-classes.html

Featured Dance Artists and Companies:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Anandha Ray / Quimera Ritual Dance (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) – Modern
Angela Bass / Shean Bautista (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary
Candy Jimenez / Dulce Dance Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Modern
Desert Dance Theatre (Tempe, AZ) – Modern
Erika Alexxandrya (Tempe, AZ) – Contemporary
Jazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest, CA) – Ballet / Jazz
One World Dance & Music (Phoenix, AZ) – Belly Dance
Scottsdale Community College / Instinct Dancecorps (Scottsdale, AZ) – Contemporary
Sonoran Savoy Dancers /Jacob Spinney and Corrinne Clement (Mesa, AZ) – Swing Dance
Shanaleigh Mejia / Reconnecting to Africa (Tempe, AZ) – African
Trinity Gracia / AnthroArts Collective (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary
Wendy Ellis / AlignDance Theatre (Scottsdale, AZ) – Modern
Wight Noise Dance Company (Peoria, AZ) – Modern Contemporary
Yumi La Rosa Flamenco (Chandler, AZ) – Flamenco

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
ABCD School of Bollywood Dance (Chandler, AZ) – Contemporary Bhangra
Anandha Ray / Quimera Ritual Dance (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) – Modern
Ann Ludwig / Karen Schupp (Tempe, AZ) – Modern
Astarte Belly Dance Troupe (Gilbert, AZ) – Belly Dance
Ballet Etudes (Mesa, AZ) – Modern Ballet
Caroline Young (Glendale, AZ) – Modern
CaZo Dance Theatre (Mesa, AZ) – Modern
Convergence Ballet Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Ballet
Desert Dance Theatre (Tempe, AZ) – Modern
Jazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest, CA) – Classical Jazz
Jenefer Miller /J.A.M. And Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Tap Dance
Krishna Balivada / KCBoy (Scottsdale, AZ) – Hip Hop
Osiris Dance Ensemble (Waddell, AZ) – Belly Dance
Shayna da Cruz (Show Low, AZ) – Modern
The Parking Lot Project (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary
Uma N Mooss / Kaishiki Mohiniyattam (Chandler, AZ) – Classical Indian
Valkyrie Yao (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Anandha Ray / Christina Johnson / Absoluta (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) – Modern
Anandha Ray / Quimera Ritual Dance (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) – Modern
Caitlin Rose & Company (Tempe, AZ) – Jazz
Courtney Ngai (Mesa, AZ) – Hip Hop
Desert Dance Theatre (Tempe, AZ) – Modern
Jazz Spectrum Dance Company (Lake Forest, CA) – Classical Jazz (FILM)
KDC Performing Arts (Tempe, AZ) – Bollywood Fusion
Lenora Noire (Phoenix, AZ) – Belly Dance
MAC & Company (Chandler, AZ) – Aerial Dance
Movement Source Dance Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Modern
Nevada Repertory Dance Theater (Las Vegas, NV) – Modern
Ollin Yoliztli Dance Academy (Phoenix, AZ) – Mexican Folkloric Dance
Rayshawn Watkins (Laveen, AZ) – Contemporary
Sedona Dance Project (Sedona, AZ) – Contemporary
Shahrazad Dance Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Belly Dance
Tap 24.7 (Phoenix, AZ) – Tap Dance
Need more info? Contact us at 602-740-9616.
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Ballet Arizona "Ballet Under the Stars" (Chandler)
2024-09-20 19:00 | AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave. , Chandler, AZ, United States
Presented in partnership with City of Chandler and Chandler Center for the Arts
Experience the beauty of dance under the stars for the first time in Downtown Chandler. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy a distinct evening performance, ranging from classical to contemporary, on an outdoor stage filled with sparkling lights and intricate costumes.
Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting. You won’t want to miss this show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!
No ticket or RSVP is required to attend, however an RSVP is requested to help us estimate attendance numbers and keep you informed of any event changes.
This performance will take place outdoors in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Stage Plaza, located at 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue.
Join us for this free community event complete with food trucks and free parking!

Ballet Arizona "Ballet Under the Stars" (Goodyear)
2024-09-21 19:00 | Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 S Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, 85338, United States
Join us on Saturday September 21th as we kick off the 2024-2025 season with free events & dance performances for the whole family. During our Ballet Under the Stars performances, you’ll have a chance to see several exciting contemporary and classical ballet excerpts!
Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes, and beautiful Arizona weather.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!

Ballet Arizona "Ballet Under the Stars" (Peoria)
2024-09-26 19:00 | Centennial Plaza Park, 9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, 85345, United States
Join us on Thursday September 26th as we kick off the 2024-2025 season with free events & dance performances for the whole family. During our Ballet Under the Stars performances, you’ll have a chance to see several exciting contemporary and classical ballet excerpts!
Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes, and beautiful Arizona weather.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!
BALLET UNDER THE STARS presented by Ballet Arizona and The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation.
Join us for an enchanting evening of free ballet performances under the open sky! Ballet Under the Stars is your chance to experience the beauty of ballet in a relaxed outdoor setting, surrounded by the charm of your local park. Bring your picnic blankets and loved ones for a night of art right here in your own backyard at Peoria’s Centennial Plaza on September 26. Showtime begins at 7 pm. All open seating on grass surface is first come first served – arrive early to secure your seats and enjoy a limited number of food trucks onsite serving tasty eats and snacks. Ballet Under the Stars by Ballet Arizona is a Peoria Arts & Culture Grants recipient.

Ballet Arizona "Ballet Under the Stars" (Phoenix)
2024-09-28 19:00 | Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85012, United States
Join us on Saturday September 28th as we kick off the 2024-2025 season with free events & dance performances for the whole family. During our Ballet Under the Stars performances, you’ll have a chance to see several exciting contemporary and classical ballet excerpts!
Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes, and beautiful Arizona weather.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!

Tempe Tardeada - Celebrate Tempe's Hispanic Heritage
2024-10-06 12:00 - 20:00 | Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 85281, United States
Tempe Tardeada: Celebrate Tempe’s Hispanic Heritage
This event is part of Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the historical significance of Hispanics within our community.
Mission Statement: To Identify and Recognize the Hispanic Historical Roots of Tempe and Educate the Community with a Celebration of the Hispanic Culture.

All are welcome! Free admission and activities
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
Noon – 8 p.m.
Tempe Community Complex
3500 S. Rural Road
(Southwest corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue)

Entertainment Schedule:
-Alicia Monique Blanco: National Anthem
-Mariachi Rubor
-Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company
-Marty & the Party
-New Destiny Band
-Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company
-Familia Flamenca de Flor y Piedra
-Power Drive Band
Children’s Activities — all FREE:
-Arts and Craft booths
-Inflatables: bounce houses, 24′ inflatable slide
-Phoenix Suns Inflatable Basketball Hoop
-Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Toss
-The Game Truck
-Face painting
–Scholarship & Coloring Contest Winner
-Music and dancing
-Presentation of the Tardeada Coloring Contest awards

Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration (Tempe)
2024-10-14 16:15 - 18:45 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Presented by Tempe Center for the Arts, enjoy an evening celebrating the indigenous peoples of Latin America curated by Cultural Coalition, Inc. Explore the indígena artistic traditions of dance, music and storytelling, ancestral dancers, and musical sounds from Latin America. Families are invited to participate in this free program with art-making activities throughout the evening.
MORE INFORMATION AT TEMPECENTERFORTHEARTS.COM

Enjoy an evening celebrating the indigenous peoples of Latin America, presented by TCA and curated by Cultural Coalition, Inc. Explore the indígena artistic traditions of dance, music and storytelling, ancestral dancers, and musical sounds from Latin America. Families are invited to participate in this free program with art-making activities throughout the evening.
Disfrute de una velada que celebra a los pueblos indígenas de América Latina, presentada por TCA y curada por Cultural Coalition, Inc. Explore las tradiciones artísticas indígenas de danza, música y narración de cuentos, bailarines ancestrales y sonidos musicales de América Latina. Las familias están invitadas a participar en este programa gratuito con actividades de creación artística durante toda la noche.
FREE Event: no tickets required
Time: 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Schedule:
4:15 – 4:30 pm | Welcome by Zarco Guerrero w/ Flute and Charango music
4:30 – 5:00 pm | Coatlicue Danza Mexica
5:00 – 5:30 pm | Los Waukis Andinos
5:30 – 5:45 pm | Patricia Federico – Traditional Healing Practices Presentation
5:45 – 6:15 pm | Los Waukis Andinos
6:15 – 6:45 pm | Coatlicue Danza Mexica
5:00 – 6:45 pm | Kids Art Activity w/ artist Monica Gisel

Los Waukis Andinos is a musical group specializing in the folk and traditional music of the Andes region of South America. “Los Waukis” means “the brothers” in the Quechua language – a phras that reflects the diversity of backgrounds and influences of the band members, who hail from Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico, yet who are united in their shared love for the music of the Andes.
https://www.instagram.com/loswaukis/

Coatlicue Danza Mexica consists of families of all ages that have dedicated themselves to preserving the teachings of traditional Danza Azteca through its Jefes, Jose and Helga Garza. Danza is an agricultural harmonious prayer in motion that involves the acknowledgment of sacred elements while embracing our own energy to maintain balance. These Guerreros de Luz, warriors of light, continue to share and teach the community through prayer in motion, flor y canto, flowers and song, the beauty of our ancestors, land, and life.

A trusted advisor to leaders, achievers and people from all walks of life, Patricia Federico focuses on spiritual comfort and insight, emotional healing, and limpias through her traditional teachings. She is also the creator of Madre Tierra Stress-Relief Mist and Nurture Lavender Body Soother, signature formulas which aid with anxiety and pain through their scent and molecular-nutritive properties. Patricia is a speaker whose compassionate, humorous teaching style engages, inspires and uplifts her listeners.

NSAL Arizona presents "A Taste of Dance" (Phoenix)
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix, 85018, United States
National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Arizona presents “A Taste of Dance”
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85018
You’re invited to “A Taste of Dance” as NSAL Arizona celebrates a year of dance with our 2024-25 state and national dance competition in ballet and contemporary dance. Come and learn about the exciting year NSAL has planned. Enjoy rereshments and performances of Tango, Chinese, Flamenco and African dance.
RSVP your attendance to “A Taste of Dance” by replying to gro.zalasnnull@ofni with your name.

13th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival
2024-10-27 14:00 - 19:00 | Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85012, United States
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.
Presented 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.
Attendees 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.
Come 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!
Let’s Celebrate our beloved departed.
Invitamos a todas las familias y sus niños! Es gratis!

Ballet Arizona's Community Lecture Series (Metro Phoenix)
2024-11-12 00:00 - 2024-12-05 00:00 | AZ
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Learn more about ballet with Ballet Arizona at local libraries!
Join us as we explore fascinating topics like the history of ballet, notable figures who shaped the art, revolutionary dancers of Harlem, and much more. Whether you’re curious about the tutu and pointe shoe or the changemakers who brought diversity to ballet, these engaging lectures have something for everyone!Visit https://bit.ly/3CnJ3eS for the full schedule and get all the dates and times for each session!#balletarizona #communityengagement#PhoenizAz
Catch us at your local library!
November 12th, 2024 | 4pm at Agave Library – The Five Moons – “The Five Moons” features five illustrious Native American ballet dancers, Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Moscelyne Larkin, Rosella Hightower, and Yvonne Chouteau. These five dancers bring their exceptional artistry and heritage to the stage, celebrating their cultural roots and pioneering contributions to ballet.
November 13th, 2024 | 4pm at Desert Broom Library – Changemakers: Dancers Who Led Diversity in Ballet – Embark on a journey to uncover the pioneering dancers who have championed diversity in the dance world as we know it today. Experience their remarkable performances through video excerpts and delve into the groundbreaking history of these extraordinary artists.
November 14th, 2024 | 1pm at Juniper Library – Ballet’s Most Influential Figures – Discover the trailblazers of ballet, spanning from King Louis XIV to Natalia Makarova. This lecture illuminates the enduring legacies of the influential icons who shaped the art of ballet.
November 15th, 2024 | 2pm at Saguaro Library – The Five Moons – “The Five Moons” features five illustrious Native American ballet dancers, Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Moscelyne Larkin, Rosella Hightower, and Yvonne Chouteau. These five dancers bring their exceptional artistry and heritage to the stage, celebrating their cultural roots and pioneering contributions to ballet.
November 15th, 2024 | 3pm at Century Library – Changemakers: Dancers Who Led Diversity in Ballet – Embark on a journey to uncover the pioneering dancers who have championed diversity in the dance world as we know it today. Experience their remarkable performances through video excerpts and delve into the groundbreaking history of these extraordinary artists.
November 18th, 2024 | 3:30pm at Burton Barr Library – The Revolutionary Dancers of Harlem – Come discover the revolutionary history of Dance Theatre of Harlem. Learn about the dancers who paved the way for the astonishing legacy we know today. Lydia Abarca, Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, Marcia Sells, and Karlya Shelton, also known as the Swans of Harlem, have helped shape this groundbreaking ballet company. Renowned for its diverse repertoire and inclusive approach, Dance Theatre of Harlem is celebrated for blending classical ballet with African-American cultural influences.
November 19th, 2024 | 4pm at Desert Sage Library – The Tutu and Pointe Shoe – Explore the evolution of ballet costuming, from the romantic era’s flowing tutus to today’s sleek, high-performance designs. Witness the transformation of pointe shoes, crafted for durability and artistry. This journey highlights how innovations in ballet attire have enhanced dancers’ grace, strength, and expressive power on stage.
November 26th, 2024 | 4pm at Mesquite Library – Contemporary Ballet – Explore the evolution of ballet from its classical origins to the vibrant present-day art form of contemporary ballet. Witness how this fusion of classical ballet and modern dance has seamlessly blended two contrasting styles into a singular, distinctive expression of movement.
December 5th, 2024 | 11am at Ironwood Library – Changemakers: Dancers Who Led Diversity in Ballet – Embark on a journey to uncover the pioneering dancers who have championed diversity in the dance world as we know it today. Experience their remarkable performances through video excerpts and delve into the groundbreaking history of these extraordinary artists.
RSVP HERE
For more information or to make a request, please email gro.zatellabnull@noitacudezab.Please note that not all requests received will be granted. In certain cases, fees and event charges may apply.

FREE Community Master Class with Contra Tiempo (Phoenix)
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The BE KIND Community Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, 85007, United States
FREE Community Master Class with Contra Tiempo
A native of Cuba, Kati Hernaìndez grew up surrounded by the sounds of the drum and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Her dance studies included Afro-Cuban and international folklore, popular, modern, ballet, choreography, composition, and staging. These shaped her into the electrifying choreographer, educator, and dancer of today. Her knowledge of dance and choreography reveals her intricate and versatile style, making her a highly sought-after performer nationally and internationally. She launched her international career at an early age, touring throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas with renowned Cuban productions, musicians, and visual artists.
In her hometown of Los Angeles, Kati is a central figure in a large dance community. She was recently presented with a Community Leader of Excellence 2023 award honoring her artistry, work, and leadership. She is dedicated to spreading the treasures of her Afro-Cuban roots in the US. Her nationally acclaimed signature program Oricha Dance Therapy, which she is currently touring with, is a language of expression through movements and rhythms of the rich Afro-Cuban Dance diaspora. Hernaìndez is founder of a pioneering online dance, and music program that preserves and promotes Cuban culture worldwide to create vibrant cross-cultural communities. She is also founder and artistic director of Kimbambula Cuban Dance and Music Ensemble, and co-founder of Kimbambula Productions. The latter serves as a platform to promote Cuban culture in LA where she produces annual events such as “Essence of Cuba” a paramount reunion of Afro-Cuban masters, Kati’s Cuban Ganga, and The Cuban Social.
Kati has led successful Afro-Cuban “Jam Sessions” at both Grand Park and the Ford Theater, where she served as lead choreographer for several of their programs and has also co-hosted dance workshops with the acclaimed Afro-Cuban rock band, Siìntesis. More recently, Kati was artistic director for the joint production “Cuba Antes y Ahora,” at Grand Park and the Getty Museum, as well as the choreographer and cultural advisor of “Tentacion” a new production at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for LA Philharmonic’s Pan-American Youth Initiative. She has choreographed and performed in music videos including “Un Poquito de Amor Every Day” with world renowned Colin Hay and San Miguel Perez, and Iris Sandra Cepeda’s “Vete Por Donde Vinistes.”
This a community dance opportunity so please share with your networks.

The 15th Annual Festival of the Arts (Phoenix)
2024-11-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Saturday, November 16, 2024

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The 15th Annual Festival of the Arts is a free celebration of the arts in our community and showcases performances by Valley arts organizations, live music, interactive Kids Zone, vendor market, artist demonstrations, food, and wine and beer garden. Our goal is to connect our community with the arts and provide an opportunity for people to experience a wide variety and diversity of arts at no cost.
The Herberger Theater is seeking volunteers for its 15th annual Festival of the Arts!

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2024 LINEUP

PAVILION STAGE PERFORMANCES

11:00am-11:20am: Kate Kinhan
11:20am-11:40am: Silambam Phoenix
11:40am-12:00pm: Desert Dance Theatre
12:00pm-12:20pm: Elektric Kingdom Entertainment
12:20pm-12:40pm: Order Chaos
12:40pm-1:00pm: Shahrazad Dance
1:00pm-1:20pm: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ
1:20pm-1:40pm: SOUNDS Academy
1:40pm-2:00pm: T.A. Burrows
2:00pm-2:20pm: State 48 Theatre
2:20pm-2:40pm: Furious Styles Crew
2:40pm-3:00pm: Party on Ice-Nancy Pluta
3:00pm-3:20pm: The Dance Shoppe
3:20pm-3:40pm: Sharqia Dance Theater
3:40pm-4:00pm: Fushicho Daiko-Japanese Drumming
4:00pm-4:20pm: Bricks Dance Studio
4:20pm-4:40pm: Padma School of Odissi Dance-Rajul
4:40pm-5:00pm: Serenity Dance
5:00pm-5:20pm: Third Space Dance Project
5:20pm-5:40pm: Places, Productions!
5:40pm-6:00pm: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix

MONROE STAGE

11:00am-12:00pm: Lilliana de Leon Torsiello and Peter Torsiello
12:20pm-1:20pm: Amanda and Chad Bailey
1:40pm-2:40pm: Take Cover Band
3:00pm-4:00pm: Asim Project
4:20pm-6:00pm: Furious Styles DJs

LIVE ARTISTS: INTERACTIVE ART

11:00am-12:30pm: Ed Kennefick (clay)
1:00pm-2:30pm: Mercedes Kim (painting)
3:00pm-5:00pm: Feeling Doing Thinking (acrylic pouring)

KIDS ZONE

Crayola Experience Chandler
Face Painting Booth
Phoenix Youth Circus
DTPHX

Rising Hope: Esperanza Dance Project's First Annual Fundraising Gala (Tucson)
2024-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Site 17, 840 E 17th St, Tucson, 85719, United States
Esperanza Dance Project (EDP) is a Tucson-based non-profit organization that was founded in 2011. We are committed to empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy. EDP has performed across Arizona, reaching high school students, professionals committed to maintaining child safety, and community advocates.
We are so excited to be hosting Rising Hope: Esperanza Dance Project’s First Annual Fundraising Gala on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 from 5-8 pm at Site 17 in downtown Tucson. The event will include live jazz music, light hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a cash bar, and featured performances from our new middle school program, ProjectRIS. Rising Hope will also feature the launch of our new logo and branding.
Tickets are available at $25 for General Admission or $50 for VIP which will include a swag bag of our newly branded merchandise! For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit our website at: www.esperanzadanceproject.org/gala.

Circles and Cycles: A Dance Concert (Mesa)
2024-11-22 19:30, 2024-11-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center, 1520 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ, United States
Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble Presents Circles and Cycles: A Dance Concert

Nov 22 at 7:30 pm, Nov 23 at 2 pm
MCC Performing Arts Center
Produced and Directed by Jennifer Seigle
Please join us for Circles and Cycles , a Dance Concert featuring the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble performing new works by faculty choreographers and special guests.
Dance is the living, breathing expression of the human experience translated into movement. It is a physical manifestation of the things we know and feel but cannot say. It is a celebration, a community, a connection. Our dances are an offering to our community, an invitation to be moved.
No photography or videography of any kind is permitted during the show.
Ticket Prices: General Public – $15.00, Staff/Alumni/Military – $12, Senior – $10, Children (18 and younger) – $0.
Event Short Link
mesacc.edu/arts/go/kee

Additional Information: Accessible seats in rows G & Q
Directions and Parking: The Performing Arts Center is located on the southeast side of campus just south of Southern Avenue on Longmore. Parking is free.

MCC Circles and Cycles

AUDITION for the MESA CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE
2024-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Mesa Community College Dance Studio, 1833 W Southern Ave, Building 46, Mesa, 85202, United States
Perform in the Spring Dance Concert!
When:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 at 3:00PM
Where:
At the MCC Dance Studio on the Southern & Dobson Campus (Building 46)
All MCC students are invited to audition.
Come prepared to move!
If you have questions about auditioning for the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble, please contact:
ude.ccasemnull@elgies.refinnej

Convergence Ballet Presents The Nutcracker (Phoenix)
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with Convergence Ballet at the historic Herberger Theater Center Dec. 14th and 15th. An enchanting production for all that features students from The Ballet Theatre of Phoenix. Tickets on sale now!
Dec. 14th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Dec. 15th, 11:00am & 3:00pm

Phoenix Tap Festival 2025 (Scottsdale)
2025-01-02 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-03 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-04 08:00 - 22:00 | Dancers Domain, 13610 N Scottsdale Road #20, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Phoenix Tap Festival (PTF)
January 2-4, 2025 – PTF Classes at Dancers Domain
January 4, 2025 – PTF All-Star Faculty Concert “Echoes of Rhythm” at NRG Studio
For registration, schedule, tickets, etc… https://www.phoenixtapfest.com

A little history…

As the director and founder of the Phoenix Tap Festival, Jenefer Miller welcomes you to her humble event and hopes you enjoy every minute of your experience!Jen has been obsessed with tap dance since she was 9 years old, has been attending tap festivals since the early ’90s, and was on faculty for the first time at the old Detroit Tap Festival back in 1995. Since then, Jen has traveled the world in her tap shoes performing and teaching!The Phoenix Tap Festival was born in 2013 when she started the event called Just West of Broadway, a performing arts intensive weekend. Each year, they would have an entire day of tap and eventually, in 2018, they expanded to a full festival! Should you have any questions as you are registering or planning your trip to PTF, please do not hesitate to reach out to her so she can answer questions! Whether you are an AZ native or from around the world, it is her pleasure to bring this event to the Phoenix Community!

ADC ANNUAL MEETING 2025 (Phoenix)
2025-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Ballet Arizona, 2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
2025 ADC Annual Meeting
GET CONNECTED!
You are invited to the Arizona Dance Coalition’s Annual Member Meeting.
Join us in an inspirational, informative and fun afternoon!
Learn 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.
There will be drawings for free prizes and gifts throughout the afternoon!
Event Info
In-Person and Virtual via Zoom
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: BALLET ARIZONA, 2835 E Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Cost: 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.)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Please fill out and submit this registration form to reserve your spot.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/XhMHGyyrp9uogpSv5
Please register by 5:00pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. But…walk up attendees will not be turned away.
For Virtual Attendees – Zoom Link will be emailed at least one hour prior to event.
ATTEND THIS EVENT AND JOIN AS A NEW MEMBER TO RECEIVE A FREE $5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD. https://www.azdancecoalition.org/join/

SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
12:00pm-12:30pm Check-in / Registration / Mix & Mingle Reception with light refreshments
12:30pm Welcome & Overview – Lisa R. Chow, ADC Board President
12:45-1:30pm State of the Field: Arizona’s Arts and Culture Sector – Christina You-sun Park, Executive Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts
1:30pm-1:50pm What is Artlink? – Leslie Criger, Articipant Liason of Artlink, Inc
1:50pm-2:20pm Fundraising Greatest Hits – Jami Kozemczak, Executive Director, Arizona Ballet
2:20pm-2:40pm HOMEGROWN AZ Choreographer Showcase 2026 – Diandra Adamczyk, Programming Manager, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
2:40pm-3:30pm Learn About BlakTinx Dance Festival – Liliana Gomez, Choreographer, Producer of BlakTinx Dance Festival Phoenix

3:40pm-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.)
4:45pm-5:00pm Wrap Up
SPECIAL THANKS TO BALLET ARIZONA FOR HOSTING THIS EVENT!
For more info contact: gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or text 602-740-9616.

Meet Our Guest Presenters
Christina You-sun Park, Executive Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts

Bio: 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.
Beyond 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.
Presentation: State of the Field: Arizona’s Arts and Culture Sector
Director 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.
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Leslie Criger, Articipant Liason, Artlink

Bio: 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.
Presentation: What is Artlink?
Leslie 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.

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Jami Kozemczak, Executive Director, Ballet Arizona

Bio: 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.
Kozemczak 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.

Presentation: Fundraising Greatest Hits
Jami 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.
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Diandra Adamczyk, Programing Manager, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Bio: 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.
Proudly 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.

Presentation: HOMEGROWN AZ Choreographer Showcase, 2026
Diandra will share info about a future project in its planning stages.
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Liliana Gomez, Choreographer, Producer, BlakTinx Dance Festival Phoenix
Bio: 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.
Liliana’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.
Presentation: Learn About BlakTinx Dance Festival
Join 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.
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“Lolita” Elizabeth Zuniga-Blore, Artistic Director and Co-Choreographer, Hoorvash Dance Company
Bio: “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.
She 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.
Elizabeth 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.
Since 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.
Elizabeth currently serves as the Artistic Director, co-choreographer and collaborator with Heidi Javaheri Lisherness’ Hoorvash Dance Company.
Presentation: Origins of Flamenco and Spanish Dance
Learn 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

Heart Heals AZ: Life in Motion (Tempe)
2025-04-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Heart Heals AZ: Life in Motion
FREE* (Reserve ticket required)

Date:04/17/2025 & 04/18/2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location:Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Explore the question, “If you had unlimited time and resources, how would you discover and use your gifts to better the world?” This performance delves into how creative movement and artistic expression can reveal individual purpose and impact. Join us for an evening celebrating 20 local film and dance artists, featuring performances from solo acts to groups of seven. Experience their unique stories and hear directly from them about their artistic journeys and contributions to the community.

*processing fee applies
Content Advisory: May contain adult language and themes

Emerging Choreographers Showcase 2025 (Tucson)
2025-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Catalyst Arts & Maker Space by SAACA, 4500 N Oracle Rd #110, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Esperanza Dance Project (EDP) is so excited to be hosting our annual Emerging Choreographers Showcase on Sunday, May 4th from 5-7 pm at Catalyst Creative Collective in the Tucson Mall! The event will feature brand new pieces choreographed by Esperanza dancers, a performance of our middle school oriented show, ProjectRISE, a 50/50 raffle, and art by local Arizona artists. Refreshments will be served. General admission tickets are available with a suggested donation of $25 and student tickets are $10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact moc.liamgnull@tcejorpecnadaznarepse for details.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHV2CXEKGJPQ/checkout/2QQKLKK57WUO7GXOXJPZLMLW.

Esperanza Dance Project is a Tucson-based non-profit organization that was founded in 2011. We support survivors of childhood sexual trauma and educate communities through the transformative power of dance. EDP has performed across Arizona, reaching high school and middle school students, professionals committed to maintaining child safety, and community advocates.
