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SUMMARY:Tempe Tardeada - Celebrate Tempe's Hispanic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Tempe Tardeada: Celebrate Tempe’s Hispanic Heritage\n This event is part of Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the historical significance of Hispanics within our community. \n Mission Statement: To Identify and Recognize the Hispanic Historical Roots of Tempe and Educate the Community with a Celebration of the Hispanic Culture.\n \nAll are welcome! Free admission and activities  \nSunday\, Oct. 6\, 2024\nNoon – 8 p.m.\nTempe Community Complex\n3500 S. Rural Road\n(Southwest corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue)\n\n  \nEntertainment Schedule:\n-Alicia Monique Blanco: National Anthem\n-Mariachi Rubor\n-Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company\n-Marty & the Party\n-New Destiny Band\n-Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company\n-Familia Flamenca de Flor y Piedra\n-Power Drive Band \nChildren’s Activities — all FREE:\n-Arts and Craft booths\n-Inflatables: bounce houses\, 24′ inflatable slide\n-Phoenix Suns Inflatable Basketball Hoop\n-Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Toss\n-The Game Truck\n-Face painting\n–Scholarship & Coloring Contest Winner\n-Music and dancing\n-Presentation of the Tardeada Coloring Contest awards
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/tempe-tardeada-celebrate-tempes-hispanic-heritage/
LOCATION:Tempe Community Complex\, 3500 S. Rural Road\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Ethnic,Festival,Hispanic Heritage
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SUMMARY:ASU Gammage presents GRUPO DE RUA (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:GRUPO DE RUA\n\n\nOctober 12\, 2024 at 7:00pm\n\n\n Tickets \nIt’s hip hop but not as you expect! Beltrão has revolutionized the genre\, deconstructing the dance form as he grapples with the changing politics of his native Brazil. Expect high jumps\, head spins\, somersaults\, fast kicks and twirling twists. His intense choreography with GRUPO DE RUA is characterized by physical urgency and an analytic understanding of music and space. \nResponding to the radical shift to the right\, he ponders what happens when a political scene creates disharmony\, polarizes the people and limits freedom and equality. The artistic community provides glimmers of creative resistance and uses art to drive change. \nHis previous work “Inoah”\, was an eye-popping\, jaw-dropping\, gravity-defying blitz of artistic brilliance. He combines sophisticated stage craft with contemporary dance and raw hip-hop which casts a spell over audiences worldwide.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/asu-gammage-presents-grupo-de-rua-tempe/
LOCATION:ASU Gammage\, 1200 South Forest\, Tempe\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Hip Hop
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SUMMARY:Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, October 14\, 2024\n4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.\nCost: FREE\nTempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, Arizona 85281 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented 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. \nMORE INFORMATION AT TEMPECENTERFORTHEARTS.COM \n  \nEnjoy 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. \nDisfrute 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. \nFREE Event: no tickets required\nTime:  4:15 pm – 6:45 pm \nSchedule:\n4:15 – 4:30 pm | Welcome by Zarco Guerrero w/ Flute and Charango music\n4:30 – 5:00 pm | Coatlicue Danza Mexica\n5:00 – 5:30 pm | Los Waukis Andinos\n5:30 – 5:45 pm | Patricia Federico – Traditional Healing Practices Presentation\n5:45 – 6:15 pm | Los Waukis Andinos\n6:15 – 6:45 pm | Coatlicue Danza Mexica \n5:00 – 6:45 pm | Kids Art Activity w/ artist Monica Gisel \n\n \nLos 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.\nhttps://www.instagram.com/loswaukis/ \n  \n \nCoatlicue 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. \n \nA 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.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/indigena-a-latin-american-indigenous-celebration-tempe/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet Folklorico,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Indigenous,Indigenous,Native American
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T140000
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SUMMARY:NSAL Arizona presents "A Taste of Dance" (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Arizona presents “A Taste of Dance” \nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nArizona Country Club\, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane\, Phoenix\, AZ 85018 \nYou’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. \nRSVP your attendance to “A Taste of Dance” by replying to gro.zalasnnull@ofni with your name.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/national-society-of-arts-and-letters-nsal-arizona-phoenix/
LOCATION:Arizona Country Club\, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane\, Phoenix\, 85018\, United States
CATEGORIES:African,Chinese,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Flamenco,Flamenco Dance,Tango,Tango,Variety Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241110T140000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Vibes Belly Dance with Live Music (Scottsdale)
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to the “American Cabaret” era of bellydance with Sharqia Dance Theater\, Farhat al Raqs and live music by Rhythm Oasis.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/vintage-vibes-belly-dance-with-live-music/
LOCATION:Pho Cao\, 7436 E McDowell Rd.\, Scottsdale\, 85257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
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SUMMARY:FREE Community Master Class with Contra Tiempo (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:FREE Community Master Class with Contra Tiempo\nA 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. \nIn 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. \nKati 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.” \nThis a community dance opportunity so please share with your networks.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/free-community-master-class-with-contra-tiempo-phoenix/
LOCATION:The BE KIND Community Education Center\, 731 Grand Avenue\, Phoenix\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afro-Contemporary Technique,Afro-Cuban Dance,Classes,Community Event,Ethnic,Guest Artist Master Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241116T180000
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SUMMARY:The 15th Annual Festival of the Arts (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\n\n\n11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nThe 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. \nThe Herberger Theater is seeking volunteers for its 15th annual Festival of the Arts! \n \n\n\n\nFESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2024 LINEUP\n\n\nPAVILION STAGE PERFORMANCES \n\n11:00am-11:20am: Kate Kinhan\n11:20am-11:40am: Silambam Phoenix\n11:40am-12:00pm: Desert Dance Theatre\n12:00pm-12:20pm: Elektric Kingdom Entertainment\n12:20pm-12:40pm: Order Chaos\n12:40pm-1:00pm: Shahrazad Dance\n1:00pm-1:20pm: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ\n1:20pm-1:40pm: SOUNDS Academy\n1:40pm-2:00pm: T.A. Burrows\n2:00pm-2:20pm: State 48 Theatre\n2:20pm-2:40pm: Furious Styles Crew\n2:40pm-3:00pm: Party on Ice-Nancy Pluta\n3:00pm-3:20pm: The Dance Shoppe\n3:20pm-3:40pm: Sharqia Dance Theater\n3:40pm-4:00pm: Fushicho Daiko-Japanese Drumming\n4:00pm-4:20pm: Bricks Dance Studio\n4:20pm-4:40pm: Padma School of Odissi Dance-Rajul\n4:40pm-5:00pm: Serenity Dance\n5:00pm-5:20pm: Third Space Dance Project\n5:20pm-5:40pm: Places\, Productions!\n5:40pm-6:00pm: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix\n\nMONROE STAGE \n\n11:00am-12:00pm: Lilliana de Leon Torsiello and Peter Torsiello\n12:20pm-1:20pm: Amanda and Chad Bailey\n1:40pm-2:40pm: Take Cover Band\n3:00pm-4:00pm: Asim Project\n4:20pm-6:00pm: Furious Styles DJs\n\nLIVE ARTISTS: INTERACTIVE ART \n\n11:00am-12:30pm: Ed Kennefick (clay)\n1:00pm-2:30pm: Mercedes Kim (painting)\n3:00pm-5:00pm: Feeling Doing Thinking (acrylic pouring)\n\nKIDS ZONE \n\nCrayola Experience Chandler\nFace Painting Booth\nPhoenix Youth Circus\nDTPHX
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/the-15th-annual-festival-of-the-arts-phoenix/
LOCATION:Herberger Theater Center\, 222 E Monroe St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerial,Ballet,Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Classical Indian,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Flamenco,Flamenco Dance,Hip Hop,Hip Hop,Indian Dance,Jazz Dance,Modern Contemporary,Multicultural,Variety Show
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SUMMARY:Contra-Tiempo's ¡AZÚCAR! (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:ASU Gammage Beyond Series \n“¡azúcar!”\n\nNovember 16\, 2024\n\nContra-Tiempo’s ¡AZÚCAR! is a courageous naming/confrontation of an intentional obliteration of the undercurrent and often unspoken anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal\, what does it move like? 20 brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz’s vibrations\, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡AZÚCAR!\, we explore ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing\, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions\, now extracted\, refined and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine\, personal narratives of food\, labor\, community\, sabor and explorations of ‘familying’ and healing as practices. \nMaster Artist and Afro-Cuban practitioner\, Kati Hernandez\, is a core collaborator and guest performer in the work.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/contra-tiempos-azucar-tempe/
LOCATION:ASU Gammage\, 1200 South Forest\, Tempe\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afro-Cuban Dance,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Latin,Modern Contemporary
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250213T190000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250214T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida-2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida-2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida-2025-02-15-2/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida-2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250216T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!  \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the powerful\, unforgettable retelling of Frida Kahlo’s incredible life story. Step into the poignant\, passionate\, and magical world of the legendary Mexican painter. \n\n\n\n\n\nBallet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant\, painful\, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs\, paintings\, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us February 13-16 at Symphony Hall for this mesmerizing performance\, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony’s live music. Don’t wait – grab your tickets today! \n © Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet \n#balletarizona #phoenixaz #fridakahlo #thingstodoinphoenix \nFebruary 13 at 7:00pm \nFebruary 14 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 15 at 2:00pm \nFebruary 15 at 7:30pm \nFebruary 16 at 1:00pm \nFebruary 16 at 5:30pm
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-presents-frida-2025-02-16-2/
LOCATION:Phoenix Symphony Hall\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
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SUMMARY:Amor al Baile 9 (Tempe)
DESCRIPTION:Yumi La Rosa Flamenco Dance Company presents all new “Amor al Baile 9”. \nThis dramatic evening brings together some of the world’s best talent under one roof for a flamenco and world dance extravaganza. \nNow in its 9th year\, the performance brings over 30 flamenco\, bellydance\, contemporary\, Swing\, and classical Indian dancers for a thrilling night of artistry joined by live musicians on Spanish guitar\, percussion\, flute\, and more. \nDon’t miss this spectacular evening of flamenco and entertainment.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/amor-al-baile-9/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts – Theater\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Ethnic,Flamenco,Flamenco,Flamenco Dance,Jazz Dance,Junk Funk,Junk Funk,Kathak,Live Music,Modern Contemporary,Variety Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250405T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250911T043829Z
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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  \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:20260415T092840
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;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250909T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155030Z
UID:28570-1758373200-1758378600@www.azdancecoalition.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Theatre of Phoenix - Dance Discovery Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Contemporary with Nicole L. Olson\, Saturday\, Sept. 20th from 1 – 2:30pm. \nClick here to learn more and register.  \nBallet Theatre of Phoenix invites dancers of all levels to step outside their comfort zone and explore new movement styles with its brand-new Dance Discovery Saturdays series. \nHeld the third Saturday of every month each 90-minute class is led by a master instructor and focuses on a different dance form—ranging from contemporary to flamenco. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or brand-new to the studio\, these classes are a chance to expand your technique\, experience new rhythms\, and ignite your creativity. \n$15 per class or $50 for all 4 classes.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-theatre-of-phoenix-dance-discovery-series/
LOCATION:Ballet Theatre of Phoenix\, 6201 N 7th St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85014
CATEGORIES:Afro-Cuban Dance,Caribbean,Community Event,Contemporary,Flamenco,Flamenco Dance,Latin/Salsa,Modern Contemporary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Theatre of Phoenix":MAILTO:info@ballettheatreofphx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250911T043829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T050551Z
UID:28596-1758394800-1758405600@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\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:20251012T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250923T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T203519Z
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SUMMARY:Global Grooves: A Celebration of Dance Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Global Grooves is back for our 3rd and BIGGEST year yet! \nJoin us Sunday\, October 12th at the newly renovated Phoenix Center For The Arts Theater on a trip around the world through dance and music! \nThis year’s artists include: \nSharqia Dance Theater \nTradiciones Mexican Folkloric Dance \nSharzad Mazoury Persian Dance \nReconnect to Africa \nLayali al Sham Middle Eastern Ensemble \nand more! \nTickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) \nGet yours today!  https://oneworlddanceandmusic.com/global-grooves/
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/global-grooves-a-celebration-of-dance-diversity-2/
LOCATION:Phoenix Center for the Arts\, 1202 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:African,Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Folklorico,Irish Dance,Irish Dance,Persian Dance,Persian Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="One World Dance &amp%3B Music":MAILTO:info@oneworlddanceandmusic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20251205T080711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T214216Z
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SUMMARY:PVCC Dance presents United in Motion
DESCRIPTION:PVCC Dance presents Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion” \nDec 5\, 2025 – 7 to 9pm\nDec 6\, 2025 – 7 to 9pm \n\nParadise Valley Community College – Center for the Performing Arts\n18401 N. 32nd Street Phoenix\, AZ 85032 \nFREE and Open to the Public \n\nJoin the PVCC Dance Program for its Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion”. The dance concert will feature the work of both faculty and students\, plus guest artists like the Golden Phoenix Lion Dance Group and Quinto Elementato (contemporary dance company from Puebla\, Mexico). The dance concert will include ballet\, contemporary dance\, hip hop\, Jazz\, Ballroom\, and Swing. \n\n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/pvcc-dance-presents-united-in-motion/
LOCATION:Paradise Valley Community College\, Center for the Performing Arts\, 18401 N. 32nd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Ballroom,Chinese,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Hip Hop,Jazz Dance,Modern Contemporary,Swing Dance,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20251205T080711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T085632Z
UID:28908-1765047600-1765054800@www.azdancecoalition.org
SUMMARY:PVCC Dance presents United in Motion
DESCRIPTION:PVCC Dance presents Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion” \nDec 5\, 2025 – 7 to 9pm\nDec 6\, 2025 – 7 to 9pm\n\nParadise Valley Community College – Center for the Performing Arts\n18401 N. 32nd Street Phoenix\, AZ 85032 \nFREE and Open to the Public \n\nJoin the PVCC Dance Program for its Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion”. The dance concert will feature the work of both faculty and students\, plus guest artists like the Golden Phoenix Lion Dance Group and Quinto Elementato (contemporary dance company from Puebla\, Mexico). The dance concert will include ballet\, contemporary dance\, hip hop\, Jazz\, Ballroom\, and Swing. \n\n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/pvcc-dance-presents-united-in-motion-2/
LOCATION:Paradise Valley Community College\, Center for the Performing Arts\, 18401 N. 32nd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Ballroom,Chinese,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Hip Hop,Jazz Dance,Modern Contemporary,Swing Dance,Various Dance Genres
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250506T213149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T063545Z
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SUMMARY:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents Hung Dance from Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:SCPA is offering 15% off on tickets! Use promo code: DANCEAZ \nCheck out info about the company and the featured performance: https://scottsdalearts.org/whats-on/events/hung-dance/ \nSet to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music\, BIRDY takes audiences on a journey from tradition to modernity\, seamlessly blending tai chi with contemporary dance in the Taiwan-based company’s Arizona premiere. A captivating dance piece by choreographer Hung-chung Lai\, BIRDY explores the interplay of freedom and limitations within Taiwan’s communities through societal dynamics and personal narratives. Lai uses symbolism and the deconstruction of traditional Chinese opera props to examine both Western mythologies and Eastern traditions. Hung Dance performances invite audiences to interpret\, imagine\, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty. \nJoin us for a post-show discussion following the performance. \nAbout the Company \nHung Dance is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by artistic director and choreographer Hung-chung Lai. Inspired by the word “Hung” (翃)\, the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. The company has earned numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces Watcher and BIRDY and has captivated audiences across the world. Lai’s choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera\, mythology\, and tai chi with contemporary concepts\, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/hung-dance/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chinese,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary,Modern Contemporary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20250506T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213610Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico
DESCRIPTION:Bizet’s Carmen has seen countless interpretations over the past 150 years\, but never one like this! Acclaimed choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano brings this full-length ballet to the stage\, inspired by tauromaquia—the art of bullfighting—breathing a modern life into the legendary opera character through Ballet Hispánico’s electrifying CARMEN.maquia. Carmen has become a cultural icon\, inspiring generations of composers\, choreographers\, and writers to attempt to capture her elusive and alluring nature. One of today’s most sought-after choreographers\, Sansano’s quintessential ballet invigorates this timeless tale with an unrelenting energy that leaves you breathless. Highly original and full of explosive movement\, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of this classic story. \nJoin us for a post-show discussion following the performance. \n“Ramírez’s movement is refreshingly unique. … Ballet Hispanico’s ensemble plays many parts and maneuvers through humorous and nuanced moments with ease and clarity.” — Broadway World \nAbout the Company \nBallet Hispánico was founded on the principle that everyone deserves dance\, quality dance training\, and innovative performances. In creating the company in 1970\, Tina Ramirez shattered a glass ceiling—challenging iconic representations and exposing the joy and celebration to be found in Latinidad. Today\, as the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States\, Ballet Hispánico brings together communities to celebrate the ever growing and multifaceted Hispanic diasporas. Ballet Hispánico’s New York City headquarters provide the space and cultural heart for Latinx dance in the United States. The company engages audiences with the work of Latino and Latina choreographers\, opens a platform for new cultural dialogue\, and nurtures inspiring young dancers of all ages. Ballet Hispánico is committed nurturing artists\, teachers\, students\, arts leaders\, families\, and communities through the power of dance. The company has performed at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts multiple times. We’re proud to welcome Ballet Hispánico back for our 50th anniversary season. \n“Ballet Hispanico dances with elegance and lyricism.” — The Washington Post \nCredits \nNew York Premiere: November 22\, 2014\, at The Apollo Theater \nChoreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano \nMusic from Various Works by Georges Bizet\, performed by the Slovak Philharmonic\, Praha Philharmonic\, New Zealand Symphony\, and National Symphony Orchestras\, and by the Arte Ensemble. Carmen Fantasy\, by Pablo de Sarasate\, performed by the Apollo Symphony Orchestra \nSet Design and Construction by Luis Crespo \nCostume Design by David Delfín \nCostume Construction by Travis Halsey\, Diana Ruettiger \nLighting Design by Emilio Lavarías
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-hispanico-3/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Latin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20260226T094301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T094636Z
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SUMMARY:Natya Vaibavam: Community Festival in Celebration of Indian Classical Dance (Mesa)
DESCRIPTION:Natya Vaibavam\nEvent by Fine Arts Association of Arizona \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChinmaya Mission\, Mesa\, AZ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the Public \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity festival in celebration of Indian Classical dance forms. Registration begins Jan 15th\, 2026. Please check www.arizonafinearts.org \n\n\nFine Arts Association of Arizona will be presenting Natya Vaibavam through a series of classical dance presentations featuring local talents from Arizona. \n\nAll the events will be conducted at Chinmaya Mission\, 325 El Dorado\, Mesa\, AZ 85202. \nRegistration is now CLOSED.We look forward to seeing you on Feb 28th. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nEvent Details\n\n\nFeb 28\, 2026\n10:00am onwards\nJunior and Senior Classical Dance showcase\n\n\n\n\n\nWe request you to kindly attend the entire program at the venue\, network and support the various dancers\, teachers\, choreographers and celebrate the achievements of this generation. \nYour volunteering will be highly appreciated.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/natya-vaibavam-community-festival-in-celebration-of-indian-classical-dance-mesa/
LOCATION:Chinmaya Mission\, 325 El Dorado\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bharatanatyam,Classical Indian,Dance Performance,Dances from India,Ethnic,Indian Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fine Arts Association of Arizona":MAILTO:azfinearts@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20260226T105218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T105259Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Festival of Nations (Chandler)
DESCRIPTION:AZ Festival of Nations 2026 Join us for a vibrant celebration that highlights cultural diversity through food\, art\, live performances and community engagement. Date: Sat. Feb 28th\, Sun Mar 1st Time: 11am – 8pm & 11am -7pm Location: DR A.J Chandler Downtown Stage Park
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/arizona-festival-of-nations-chandler/
LOCATION:AJ Chandler Park\, 3 S. Arizona Ave.  \, Chandler\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:African,African,Belly Dance,Bharatanatyam,Brazilian Dance,Caribbean,Chinese,Classical Indian,Dance Performance,Dances from India,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Hispanic Heritage,Indian Dance,Indigenous,Mexican Folklorico,Multicultural,Polynesian,Polynesian,West African
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Festival of Nations":MAILTO:salomon@azfestivalofnations.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092840
CREATED:20260226T105218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T105423Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Festival of Nations (Chandler)
DESCRIPTION:AZ Festival of Nations 2026 Join us for a vibrant celebration that highlights cultural diversity through food\, art\, live performances and community engagement. Date: Sat. Feb 28th\, Sun Mar 1st Time: 11am – 8pm & 11am -7pm Location: DR A.J Chandler Downtown Stage Park
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/arizona-festival-of-nations-chandler-2/
LOCATION:AJ Chandler Park\, 3 S. Arizona Ave.  \, Chandler\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:African,African,Belly Dance,Bharatanatyam,Brazilian Dance,Caribbean,Chinese,Classical Indian,Dance Performance,Dances from India,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Hispanic Heritage,Indian Dance,Indigenous,Mexican Folklorico,Multicultural,Polynesian,Polynesian,West African
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Festival of Nations":MAILTO:salomon@azfestivalofnations.org
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