Arizona Dance Coalition

Ballet Arizona presents FRIDA
2025-02-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 19:30, 2025-02-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-14 19:30, 2025-02-13 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Frida are selling fast!
Don’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.

Ballet 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.

Join 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!
© Hans Gerritsen. Courtesy of Dutch National Ballet
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February 13 at 7:00pm
February 14 at 7:30pm
February 15 at 2:00pm
February 15 at 7:30pm
February 16 at 1:00pm
February 16 at 5:30pm

Arizona Young Artists’ Competition (AYAC) Application Deadline
2025-02-16 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
We are thrilled to have you join the legacy of young artists who are seeking enriching educational opportunities. Through the Arizona Young Artists’ Competition, our diverse, burgeoning creative community is given the opportunity to compete in the disciplines of Modern/Contemporary Dance, Classical Voice, Musical Theatre Voice, and Acting. This competition enables young Arizona artists to experience the audition process and garner productive feedback and pertinent experience through an adjudication process led by highly esteemed arts professionals.
After the preliminary auditions, four finalists will be chosen from each discipline. These artists will be given the chance to astonish our panel of respected judges in our Arizona Young Artists’ Showcase and vie for an opportunity to bring home a $1,500 first prize scholarship awarded to the winner of each discipline.
At the Showcase, audience members will also be asked to vote for their favorite performer in all four categories to win the People’s Choice Award and take home a $100.00 prize.
All applicants are asked to submit a headshot to moc.liamgnull@regrebrehcaya, at least a week before your audition. The photo must be a tightly cropped photo of the face, from the shoulders up. Please include your name and category/categories you are auditioning for in the email. This does not have to be a formal headshot, but we ask that it be clear, to aid our adjudicators in facial recognition. If you do not email a headshot, you must bring three headshots with you to your audition.
There is a $25.00 registration fee to audition per category.
Deadline to apply: February 16, 2025

Acting Auditions:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
5:00pm-9:00pm
Actors aged 16-20 will perform two contrasting monologues (comedy/drama, classical/contemporary) in total they should not exceed 4 minutes.

Classical Voice Auditions:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
5:00pm-9:00pm
Singers ages 16-20 must perform two pieces, totaling no more than 6 minutes; one of the pieces must be in a foreign language.

Musical Theatre Voice Auditions:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
4:00pm-9:00pm
Singers ages 15-19 must perform two pieces, totaling no more than 6 minutes. One selection must be pre 1968 and the other selection must be 1968 to current.

Dance Auditions:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
5:00pm-9:00pm
Dancers aged 15-20 will perform a dance in the modern/contemporary genre that is between 3-4 minutes. This may be your own choreography or someone else’s.

MANDATORY AVAILABILITY:
Dress Rehearsal for ALL FINALISTS: Feb. 22, 2025, 1 p.m.
Final Performance & Evening Awards Show for ALL FINALISTS: Feb. 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Note: If you cannot attend ALL of the applicable events listed above, we will not be able to accept your application.
All auditions and performances will occur in downtown Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 in Stage West.

Get Tickets for Arizona Young Artists Competition Finals
ARIZONA YOUNG ARTISTS’ COMPETITION – FINALS

For more information contact:
Cescily Washington Wiener, M.Ed., Dir. of Community Engagement
602-254-7399x 106
gro.retaehtregrebrehnull@reneiwc
Amber Robins, Community Engagement Assoc.
602-254-7399x 104
gro.retaehtregrebrehnull@snibora

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández (Mesa)
2025-02-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Amalia Hernández was a dancer and choreographer, founder of the Ballet Folklórico de México in 1952. Hernández began a long journey through Mexican culture that would lead her to rescue the traditional dances around Mexico. She managed to project to the world the beauty of our country through movement, from pre-Columbian cultures and Spanish influences to the revolutionary times. With her first performances in 1952, she obtained public recognition as a cultural representative of Mexico. Her great success established the Ballet in the Palace of Fine Arts as its permanent venue.
Amalia Hernández fue una bailarina y coreógrafa, fundadora en 1952 del Ballet Folklórico de México. Hernández inició un largo trayecto por la cultura mexicana que la llevaría a rescatar las danzas tradicionales de los diversos rincones de México. Ella logró proyectar ante el mundo la belleza de las diferentes regiones de nuestro país a través del movimiento, desde las culturas precolombinas, las influencias españolas en la época del virreinato hasta la fuerza popular de los tiempos revolucionarios. Con sus primeras presentaciones en 1952 obtuvo el reconocimiento del público como representante cultural de México. Su gran éxito logró establecer al Ballet en el Palacio de Bellas Artes como su sede permanente.

ASU Transitions Dance Concert: Latent Heat (Tempe)
2025-02-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Experience the power of transformation in Latent Heat, the 2025 ASU Dance Transitions Concert.
Featuring capstone creative works by ASU’s seniors in dance, this evocative performance explores the energy that drives life’s transitions. Inspired by the scientific concept of latent heat—the energy exchanged during a change of state—each piece captures the tension, release, and emotional storytelling that define the human journey. Join us for an unforgettable evening where movement becomes a profound expression of connection, growth, and change. Witness the artistry of a new generation as they bring these themes to life. Over the course of two weekends, Latent Heat will present fourteen distinct dance pieces, each exploring different facets of this energetic exchange.
Content warning: Please be advised that these performances contain adult themes, mature content and strong language. Recommended for audience members no younger than 12.
Weekend 1 Choreographers (Feb. 14-16):
Emma Casten – “Hard to Swallow ”
Samantha Frankel – “Egoscape ”
Jose Solana Gomez – “The Heart of J”
Mya Walters – “Inner Critic ”
Cristina Lugo – “Stripping the Purity of the Flesh”
Kylie Wright – “Nobody but You”
Abby Mustard – “TOUCH”

Weekend 2 Choreographers (Feb. 21-23):
Jennie West – “Machine Line”
Sergio Jesus Rubio – “Perceptions Veil”
Karelly Valenzuela – “The Choice is Yours”
Caleb Hampson – “What If?”
Cai McCoy – “Beyond the 9-5”
Shalay “Lay” Garcia – “e.Motion”
*Different works will be presented on different weekends, so please review the information above and purchase your tickets carefully if you would like to see a specific piece by a certain choreographer.
All ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY. Please purchase tickets in advance. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase a ticket online. Ticket service fees apply to every purchase.

Ballet Tucson presents From Tucson, With Love
2025-02-15 19:00, 2025-02-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-14 19:00 | TCC Leo Rich Theater, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Ballet Tucson presents From Tucson, With Love
In partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society.
February 14-16 at Leo Rich Theater

RUBIES (BALLET TUCSON PREMIERE)
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Igor Stravinsky
The Ballet Tucson premiere of George Balanchine’s Rubies is generously sponsored by Jeannette Segel
Rubies is one of legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s most iconic works. Featuring dynamic music by Igor Stravinsky, this vivacious ballet demonstrates Balanchine’s great love of America, the fast pace of life in New York City and The Jazz Age.

ROMEO & JULIET BALCONY PAS DE DEUX
Choreography by Margaret Mullin
Music by Sergei Prokofiev
“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.” — Juliet.
The balcony scene from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is brought to life through an exquisite pas de deux choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin.

BARRIO VIEJO (WORLD PREMIERE)
Choreography by Chieko Imada
Music by Lalo Guerrero performed live onstage
In partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society
In celebration of Tucson’s 250th birthday, Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. This vibrant new ballet features the music of legendary Tucsonan Lalo Guerrero, Father of Chicano music, performed live onstage with our dancers.

Phoenix Ballet presents Golden Swan - Student Discount (Phoenix)
2025-02-15 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
We are happy to offer discounts to Arizona students for our upcoming show, the Golden Swan. This is a production that features international guest artists performing famous love duets and excerpts from other ballets plus some really exciting ensembles. This is held at the Herberger Theater next week, Friday, Feb 14 at 7pm and Saturday, Feb 15 at 5pm.
Dancers include: Chloe Misseldine (ABT), Bakhityar Adamzhan (Kazakhstan), Bianca Scudamore & Antoine Kirscher (Paris Opera Ballet), Basia Rhoden (Joffrey Ballet), Myles Lavallee (CA), Arcadian Broad (ADC/IBC) plus Phoenix Ballet dancers that include McKenzie Thomas, Michal Wozniak, Parker Rozzano-Keefe, Tessa Rivadulla and more! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these dancers perform here in Arizona.
Part of our mission is to help advance the education and opportunities for dancers and to help us accomplish that, we want to invite you and your students to come see the show at a very discounted rate.
We can offer you a couple options:
A 50% discount offer off tickets (the discount only works on adult tickets but children/students should buy an adult ticket with the discount because it’s a better price)
To do this, simply use promo code LOVEDANCE when you buy your tickets. Here is the link: Golden Swan Gala | Phoenix Ballet
Special, customized group rate: we can also make a custom price for you and/or your students as a group sale. For this, groups needs to be at least 5 people (or more!) then, just email me back at this same email / gro.tellabxineohpnull@ofni and we can talk about what price would work and the best way to redeem it.

Flyers and eblasts: we can also offer administrators a custom rate and/or complimentary ticket for sending out an eblast to your students/ company for us. Email me for details about that.
Thank you so much for being part of the Dance and Arts community! We hope you can come to this amazing show!

Thanks,
Heather Hudak
Phoenix Ballet, General Manager gro.tellabxineohpnull@ofni 602-996-8000

Flamenco Class - Spring Semester (Chander/Phoenix)
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00
The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace change, to challenge yourself, and to dance through life with passion. This year, why not step into something bold, beautiful, and transformative? Flamenco is more than just a dance—it’s an expression of the soul, a celebration of culture, and a way to connect with your deepest emotions.
For registrations or any questions, please email moc.asoralimuynull@imuy

Skinner Releasing Workshop (Tucson)
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-07 16:30 - 18:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Men and women of all ages (professional dancers, mature movers, inexperienced dancers, and folks that love to move in a meditative and spontaneous way) are invited to participate in this class. The use of playful and deep imagery and improvisation is incorporated and the classes build on each other.
Your commitment to the series is a large part of the experience.
SRT reveals the natural grace in every human being and taps into transforming states of consciousness which awakens the Dance within and guides us in the practice of letting go; letting go of stress, letting go of unnecessary holding in our body, letting go of preconceptions about what is supposed to happen, letting go of fear of awkwardness, letting go of the belief that we somehow don’t have the “right body”.
Tactile exercises are used to give the imagery immediate physical effect in the movements of participants.
Two class sessions will be offered on Friday evenings from 4:30-6pm and Saturday mornings from 10-11:30am at the sYnapse at Studio Y. Session 1: January 10-February 1. Session 2: February 7-28. $120 per session or $220 for all 8 weeks.

Adult Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
These class sessions offer individuals a unique blend of strength, flexibility, and artistry through the art of aerial trapeze. Discover a passion for flight and unleash your inner acrobat in a safe and supportive environment. No prior experience necessary. Two class sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5:30-7pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. Session 1: January 15-March 5. Session 2: March 19-May 7. $250 per session.

Youth Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2025-02-12 16:00 - 17:15 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
These class sessions blend the elegance of dance with the exhilaration of aerial trapeze. Designed for youth ages 7-11, students will discover the magic of flight, develop a joy for movement, and build a community of new friends. No prior experience necessary. Two class sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 4-5:15pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. Session 1: January 15-March 5. Session 2: March 19-May 7. $250 per session.

Morning Modern (Tucson)
2025-02-12 09:30 - 10:30 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Begin your morning with movement! Join Nanette Robinson to explore the freedom and creativity of movement in this drop in modern dance class series. Blending technique, improvisation, and self-expression, this class is designed for dancers of all levels. Classes run Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30am at the sYnapse at Studio Y. January 22-March 19. Suggested donation: $10. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds.

Contemporary Modern Classes (Tucson)
2025-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
This open level class explores modern and postmodern dance in a fun and inviting environment. Drawing from release technique, floorwork and contemporary dance, the class offers a dynamic exploration of movement and musicality allowing for personal growth and artistic exploration. Appropriate for movers with some dance experience to more advanced movers, the class can be modified to your level of dancing.
Classes run Mondays from 4-5pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. January 6-April 28, no class on March 31. Suggested donation: $10. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds.

STOMP! (Chandler)
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
STOMP is explosive, sophisticated, percussive, sexy, utterly unique and appealing to all ages. From tractor tires to brooms, garbage cans to Zippo lighters, the eight-member troupe uses everything but drums to fill the theatre with magnificent rhythms.

The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards, rave reviews and appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Seen Stomp before? The percussive hit brings new surprises for loyal fans, with some sections of the show restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, using props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans.
As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Multiple dates and times available:Friday, February 7 at 7:30p.m.Saturday, February 8 at 3:00p.m. or 7:30p.m.
Tickets start at $48.
