Arizona Dance Coalition

Raymonda: The School of Ballet Arizona Spring Performance
2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Raymonda: The School of Ballet Arizona Spring Performance
May 30 – 31, 2026 (Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm)
Orpheum Theatre

Choreography after Marius Petipa
Additional Choreography by Lisbet Companioni, assisted by Maria Simonetti
Music by Alexander Glazunov
Music Performed by Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras
Conducted by Matthew Kasper
Lighting Design by Michael Panvini

Join The School of Ballet Arizona and Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras at Raymonda this spring! Experience this timeless ballet about love, loyalty, and triumph as Princess Raymonda awaits her fiancé, faces a rival, and reunites with joy.
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Raymonda: The School of Ballet Arizona Spring Performance

Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096
Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
2835 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

Silambam Phoenix presents Waves of Resistance
2026-05-31 15:00, 2026-06-01 19:00 | ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85253, United States
Silambam Phoenix proudly presents WAVES OF RESISTANCE: An Investigation of the Nature of Revolution
Sunday May 31, 2026 – 3pm (Poster Session), 3:30pm (Show) Monday June 1, 2026 – 7pm (Poster Session), 7:30pm (Show)
ASU Kerr, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Tickets available at www. silambamphoenix.org
This dance theatre production is an investigation of what motivates the common person to join movements of resistance. We compare the similarities between the Boston Tea Party and the Salt March of the Indian independence movement.

In 1773, a group of British colonists rebelled against their government and its unfair taxation policy by throwing hundreds of pounds of tea into Boston Harbour.
In 1930, a group of people from various communities and backgrounds gathered to march to the sea in Gujarat, India to make salt in defiance of the British tax of salt.
But how did they get here? What pushes the ordinary person to participate in revolution?
Waves of Resistance is a comparative production which places these two points in history next to each other. Through music, dance, and theatrical storytelling, the students of Silambam Phoenix present two tales of two disparate sets of people fighting for their right to self-governance.
$20 Early Bird Tickets available until May 14, 2026
$30 Tickets available until June 1, 2026

ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy is a presenting partner and are presenting a poster show on the background behind the two movements. We also have a moderated feedback session after each show.
This event is made possible due to the support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Phoenix Arts Commission.

ZUZI! FULL CIRCLE (Tucson)
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre in the Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
FULL CIRCLE
In celebration of the Summer Solstice, we present two evenings of choreography. Conceived by ZUZI’s Co-Founder and Artistic Director Nanette Robinson, “Full Circle” will present four new and recent choreographic works by Charlotte Adams, Tenth St Danceworks’ artistic director from 1987-2000 plus other prominent contemporary choreographers in the Tucson and southern Arizona area including Nanette Robinson, Billbob Brown, Funhouse movement theater, Molly W. Schenck, Karyn Reim, Debby Urken and more!
JUNE 5 & 6 at 7:30PM
Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, 738 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
@zuzidance
zuzimoveit.org
Funding for this project was provided by the Viva La Vida Local Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

Dance Heals: A City of Hope Fundraiser
2026-06-07 17:00 | AZ
Dance Heals: A City of Hope Fundraiser
Celebrate a night of dance with work from local artists while supporting City of Hope
Combining Passion for Dance and Healing
Join me in bringing together my love for dance and my dedication to healing. This special fundraiser will incorporate dance and the arts to benefit the City of Hope Cancer Center. By participating you will help support an organization that provides crucial cancer care and advances in research.
To reserve a seat simply donate a minimum of $25 for 1 seat, $50 for 2 seats, and so on. In the ‘leave a comment’ section when making a donation please include number of seats you would like to reserve. Due to limited availability seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Even if you are unable to attend, please consider donating to help support City of Hope’s mission.

About City of Hope
City of Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, making your contributions not only impactful but also eligible for tax benefits.
Support from the Elie Wiesel Social Action Fellowship
This event is made possible with support from the Elie Wiesel Social Action Fellowship. This national organization is committed to helping young adults grow as leaders and raise awareness of important social causes.
*Event location details will be provided to those who purchase tickets

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre’s “Celebration” (Tempe)
2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2026
Contact: Hannah Hockersmith
Email: Hannah.Hockersmith@gmail.com
Cell: 480.313.2995
Free Ballet Performance Brings World Premieres and Professional Guest Artists in Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre’s “Celebration” on June 12.

Photo by Ryosuke Taniguchi.
More photos and videos available here.
TEMPE, AZ — Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre (SWYBT) invites the community to its annual end-of-season performance, “Celebration,” on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Tempe Center for the Arts. This free performance features a dynamic program of classical ballet excerpts, original world premieres and special guest performances by acclaimed professional dancers.
The evening highlights the artistry and achievements of SWYBT’s pre-professional dancers alongside newly created works by distinguished choreographers. Audiences will experience the world premiere of “Clock In,” choreographed by Helio Lima, and “Broken Vessel,” a new work by Ballet Arizona resident choreographer Nayon Iovino. The program also includes a vibrant character dance staged by Pasha Getman.
A special guest appearance by former Ballet Arizona principal dancers Nayon Iovino and Jillian Barrell Iovino will feature a performance of the pas de deux from Iovino’s acclaimed 2018 work, “Inherent.”
The performance concludes with selections from the beloved classical ballet “Paquita,” showcasing the technical excellence and energy of SWYBT’s dancers.
Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be reserved through Tempe Center for the Arts. Complimentary parking will be provided and validated by the venue, making this a truly cost-free and memorable evening for families, arts enthusiasts and community members of all ages.
Free tickets are available now at tempecenterforthearts.com. For more information about Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre, visit SouthwestYouthBalletTheatre.org.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST YOUTH BALLET THEATRE
Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Inc. is dedicated to the development and advancement of ballet students 13-18 years of age who aspire to a professional career in ballet. Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Inc. not only provides excellence in pre-professional training and achievement in artistry, but also provides a variety of educational outreach and community outreach programs for the enrichment of our communities. Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Inc. receives its artistic guidance from renowned principal dancer, Yen-Li Chen, who serves as the Artistic Director. The mission of Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre is “To inspire dreams, participation, community and excellence through the gift of dance.”

MOVE Festival - Act 1 (Phoenix)
2026-06-18 20:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
MOVE Festival returns for its third annual showcase at Herberger Theater Center’s Stage West. Featuring more than 20 performances and over 150 dancers, this two-night event celebrates the incredible range of talent, creativity, and artistry thriving throughout Arizona’s dance community.
Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of movement, collaboration, and culture as dancers and choreographers from across the state come together to share their work on one stage.
Founded and produced by Eric Alonso in 2023, MOVE Festival was created with the vision of providing artists and choreographers a professional, supportive, and elevated platform to showcase their talents. Building on the success of AZ Baddie Factory — Alonso’s community-based open class program founded in 2021 — the festival has continued to grow through collaborations with respected artists and organizations including Jenzi Russell, Abstraction Dance Company, Alexander, Elle Prodigy, and many others.
Alonso is also the creator of Phoenix Dance Showcase, a monthly performance series launched in October 2024 that offers choreographers and dancers from across Arizona an intimate space to present new work. The showcase is held every third or fourth Sunday of the month and will return following MOVE Festival.
Thank you for joining us for this celebration of dance, artistry, and community. We hope you enjoy this unique festival experience and the extraordinary talent Arizona has to offer.

Invictus Dance Project presents The Other World
2026-06-20 14:00, 2026-06-20 18:00 | Thunderbird High School Auditorium, 1750 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85023, United States
The Other World is a dance theatre show adaptation of the movie ‘Coraline’. Coraline moved away from her original home, friends, and family. Growing feelings of being alone, bored, and like ‘she is in the way’, she explores this new home. She is led to a passage through her wall where she enters the Other World. Having everything she every wanted, this place seems too good to be true. Her life takes a turn when she is told she can stay forever, as long as she lets them sew buttons into her eyes. With all the twists and turns, will Coraline stay or go with her real parents?

MOVE Festival - Act 2 (Phoenix)
2026-06-25 20:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Parsons Dance
2026-11-21 19:30 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
A longtime Center favorite returning after eight years, Parsons Dance delivers heart, athleticism, and pure joy in motion. It’s the kind of contemporary dance that will bring you to your feet, no matter your age or dance background.
Known for its energetic style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Parsons’s bold ensemble work and movement has solidified it as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Works like the iconic Caught exemplify the company’s innovation and massive audience appeal. Parsons Dance will thrill audiences with its effortless movement and stunning dancers.
“It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.” — New York Post
“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise.” — The New York Times

BalletX
2027-01-30 19:30 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Don’t miss the Arizona premiere of BalletX, a company that honors the classical ballet tradition while boldly advancing the art form into exciting new territory.
Forging works of athleticism, emotion, and grace, BalletX is Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the company “art in motion,” while using words like controlled, sleek, stunning, inventive, musical, and surreal to describe BalletX’s performances. This is “dancing that you feel as you watch,” according to The New York Times.
The program will include Become a Mountain, a dance that simulates the arc of a mountain climb, unfolding in three parts; Scales on the Wings of a Butterfly, a meditation on the beauty and complexity that exist beyond the limits of human perception; and Sojourner, where jazz-inspired dancers become their own instruments, creating a rich tapestry.
About the Company
Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned more than 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 150 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues, including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.

Black Grace
2027-03-06 19:30 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Making its Arizona debut, Black Grace brings the raw power and ceremonial depth of Pacific Island movement traditions to the stage as it redefines what contemporary dance can be.
Noting the company’s innovative flair and theatricality, The Boston Globe says Black Grace “packs the raw visceral power of a primal communal rite into a carefully constructed form of rigor and sophistication.” The work itself is highly physical, rich in the storytelling traditions of the South Pacific, and expressed with unique beauty and finesse.
Drawing from his Samoan and New Zealand roots to create innovative dance works that reach across social, cultural, and generational barriers, Artistic Director Neil Ieremia has changed the face of contemporary dance in New Zealand and turned Black Grace into one of the most recognizable and iconic cultural brands.
“The distinguishing spirit of this troupe is incredible speed and stamina, an exhilarating, seemingly inexhaustible energy.” — The New York Times
About the Company
Black Grace is New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company. It was founded in 1995 by Neil Ieremia (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit), one of New Zealand’s most accomplished choreographers, a creative entrepreneur, and an inspirational leader. Ieremia draws from his Samoan and New Zealand roots to create innovative dance works that reach across social, cultural, and generational barriers. The Company features some of New Zealand’s finest dancers and has toured internationally to Europe, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Australia, and New Caledonia. In 2004, Black Grace made its US debut, performing a sold-out season at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
