ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists I (Tempe)
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 E Tenth St, Tempe, AZ, 85008, United States
One show. Two artists. An exploration of identity and what it means to be seen. Emerging Artists I presents original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students JP Alejandro and Brandon Lombardo.
Please note: There is some audience participation in each piece.
In the first half of the show, Lombardo’s “Lolita vs. Brandon: Party of One” explores the themes of family/chosen family, queerness and identity. This personal, vulnerable piece is filled with self-exploration and comedy.
Content warning: Contains strong language and some undressing.
The second half of the show features the work of Alejandro. In “Balikbayan,” this dance theater performance examines Filipinx American identity and navigates the complexities of what it means to belong.
Content warning: Contains themes of trauma, violence and hate crimes.

13th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival
2024-10-27 14:00 - 19:00 | Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85012, United States
Cultural Coalition is excited to announce the 13th annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival, will be on Sunday October 27, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park.
Presented by Cultural Coalition, this free family friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances, art vendors, food trucks, and MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar or ofrenda.
Attendees of all ages will enjoy a day in the park full of mariachi music, ballet folklòrico performances, arts and crafts activities, delicious food, face painting, and amazing art vendors.
Come early to witness the traditional Danza Mexica ceremony, and stay late to be part of the community sunset procession led by “Las Flacas”, the 8-foot-tall animated skeleton puppets, which starts a celebration dance party with live music!
Let’s Celebrate our beloved departed.
Invitamos a todas las familias y sus niños! Es gratis!

Ballet Arizona presents Swan Lake (Phoenix)
2024-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Experience the Magic of Swan Lake!From October 24-27 at Symphony Hall, immerse yourself in the spellbinding tale of love and loss. This timeless ballet, paired with live music by The Phoenix Symphony is an experience you won’t want to miss.
https://balletaz.org/performance/swan-lake/2024-10-27/

Enjoy 20% OFF single tickets* . This is your perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of ballet and witness the breathtaking tale of love and tragedy in this performance.
Use code SWAN at checkout to secure your seats today!

Get your tickets now at balletaz.org or call 602-381-1096.
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SWAN LAKE | Did you know? Originally choreographed by Julius Reisinger, Swan Lake premiered on March 4, 1877—but it wasn’t an instant hit. It wasn’t until after a new version in 1880, that the ballet gained the acclaim it deserved, selling out over 33 performances.
Since then, Swan Lake has become a timeless classic, captivating ballet lovers for generations.
Tickets for our performances are selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to experience this legendary ballet. Visit balletaz.org or call our box office at 602-381-1096 to secure your seats today!
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Halloween Hoedown: Open House Classes (Phoenix)
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-01 | Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85018, United States
Halloween Hoedown
Open House Classes
October 28-November 1, 2014
Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Families and Friends Welcome!

Contemporary Modern Fall Classes (Tucson)
2024-10-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Call for Choreographers: 2025 Breaking Ground Festival
2024-11-01 | AZ
Call for Choreographers
CONDER/dance announces a Call for Choreographers for the 2025 Breaking Ground Festival.
We invite choreographers to submit their existing or proposed works for consideration. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your artistry at Tempe Center for the Arts.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of movement and innovation. Submissions are open now. Deadline for submissions: November 1, 2024.
BG25 : Year 18
Breaking Ground 2025 is an exhilarating weekend of performances, master classes and artist talks featuring some of the most important voices in contemporary dance today. Carefully curated by a panel of adjudicators, this annual festival features cutting-edge choreographers, filmmakers and performers presented in an immersive stage venue at Tempe Center for the Arts in Arizona.
Link: https://www.conderdance.com/about-3-1

Ballet Tucson presents Spirit Garden
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | TCC Leo Rich Theater, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
SPIRIT GARDEN
November 1–3, 2024
Leo Rich Theater
Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm
SWAN LAKE ACT II
Choreography by Chieko Imada after Petipa
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake is one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Its second act has been beloved for generations for its stunning corps de ballet of swans, iconic dances, breathtaking score and powerful love story.

2024 FOOTPRINTS AT THE FOX WINNING WORK
BALLET TUCSON PREMIERE
Choreographer to be announced
Footprints at the Fox offers vital career development for our artists. This unique program in partnership with the Fox Tucson Theatre Kit (Kids In The Theatre) Family & Youth Program allows our dancers to step into the world of choreography to explore their creativity and expand their horizons. Footprints at the Fox attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece and this season’s winning work is featured on the mainstage as part of our fall performance Spirit Garden.

SPIRIT GARDEN
Choreography by Chieko Imada
Artwork and Design by Lawrence Lee
Music by Calexico
The return of this Ballet Tucson masterwork by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada has been highly anticipated by local audiences. Spirit Garden is a celebration of Dia de los Muertos and Tucson’s All Souls Procession, featuring original artwork by notable Southwest artist Lawrence Lee and music recorded by local legends Calexico.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/190060F1E92B381D

Arizona Arts Live presents Frontera (Tucson)
2024-11-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Centennial Hall, UA Campus, 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Frontera
Dana Gingras / Animals of Distinction
November 1, 2024 at 7:30pm
Ten dancers break through boundaries in the U.S. premiere of this visually striking spectacle featuring live music and mesmerizing lighting. Presented in Centennial Hall.
In an era where the advancing frontier of knowledge and control monitors our movements, defines our identities, and gathers our data, the human body has never been so visible. Increasingly, surveillance technologies blur the border between public and private in an attempt to orchestrate our place in the world.
In Frontera, choreographer Dana Gingras tackles these borders to answer the question: what space remains for the unruly, ungovernable body in a world consumed by monitoring technologies? Watch ten dancers navigate a spectacular world of light in a visual conversation between choreography, architecture, and live music by Fly Pan Am and field recordings by post-rock musician Dave Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor).
https://arizonaartslive.com/frontera
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund. Co-produced by Danse Danse (Montreal), Sydney Festival, CTM Festival(Berlin) & PuSh International Arts Festival (Vancouver). Performances made possible with support by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Conseildes Arts et des Lettres du Québec.
Choreography & Direction: Dana Gingras
Visual Concept & Scenography: United Visual Artists
Live music: Fly Pan Am
Executive Producer Centre de Creation O Vertigo – CCOV
In co-production with Animals of Distinction.

Lucid Movement Series (Tucson)
2024-11-02 10:30 - 11:30 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
This class series will consist of 4 weekends in the practice of listening, moving alone and together through kinesthetic awareness, growth, connection, and renewal through movement.
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.
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”.
Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am running October 5-November 2 at The sYnapse at Studio Y. $60 for all 4 classes in the series.

Viva Performing Arts' 10th Anniversary of Viva Dia de Los Muertos (Tucson)
2024-11-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Linda Rondstadt Music Hall, 260 S Church St, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Viva Performing Arts will be presenting the 10th Anniversary of Viva Dia de Los Muertos! The only 2-hour glow in the dark production in the world celebrating the Mexican Holiday of Day of the Dead. Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a time when families honor their deceased loved ones, welcoming their spirits back to the world with altars, offerings, and joyous celebrations. Far from a somber occasion, Día de Los Muertos is a lively event filled with colorful traditions that blend indigenous beliefs with Spanish Catholic influences. In this Glow in the Dark dancing extravaganza, Viva Performing Arts Director & Creator Julie Gallego blends ancient traditions with contemporary adaptations, ensuring that Día de Los Muertos remains a dynamic and enduring cultural celebration.

Youth Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2024-11-06 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: September 4-October 23. Session 2: November 6-December 11. $250 per session.

Adult Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2024-11-06 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: September 4-October 23. Session 2: November 6-December 11. $250 per session.

U of A Dance presents Fall for Dance (Tucson)
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Stevie Eller Dance Theatre / University of Arizona, 1713 E University Blvd, Tucson, 85721, United States
Join us for our fall mainstage production featuring Emmy award winning choreographer Tyce Diorio! This vibrant celebration of dance showcases a range of styles performed by the incredibly talented U of A Dance Ensemble. Highlighting the exceptional training at the University of Arizona, the performance includes works by faculty members and our distinguished guest artist, all set in the renowned Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. Experience an exhilarating evening of dance that embodies the legacy and innovation of our program.

Thursday, November 7, 7:30pm
Friday, November 8, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9, 1:30pm
Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 10, 1:30pm
Thursday, November 14, 7:30pm
Friday, November 15, NO PERFORMANCE
Saturday, November 16, 1:30pm
Saturday, November 16, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, 1:30pm

https://dance.arizona.edu/events/fall-for-dance-3/

CaZo Dance Theatre's FATE (Tempe)
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Fall In Love with Destiny Again as Fate Returns to the Stage.
Mesa, Arizona, September 10, 2024 — Four years after its abrupt cancelation, CaZo Dance Theatre is proud to announce the return of its original love story, Fate, premiering live at Tempe Center for the Arts on November 8 and 9, 2024.
Follow the journey of two young couples as they explore the intricacies of love, life and destiny, all told through the power of movement and dance. When Dean and Suzy-Lee meet as children, they never thought they would one day fall in love. After Dean is drafted into the military, their destiny’s take yet another unexpected turn. Shawn and Daisy, meanwhile, meet while dancing at a club, an introduction that will change their lives forever. How these two couples deal with love, loss, war, and the unexpected define the collective fate surrounding us all.
Fate marks the first time CaZo Dance Theatre will feature live musical performances during the production. Local Arizona artists Ted Jachimowiz, Delaney Harkins, and Chelsea Kae will play live music and sing covers for half of the songs throughout the show.
“When we originally planned to bring Fate back in the Spring of 2020, before COVID shut everything down, we were going to include live vocal performances,” says CaZo Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Bridgette Caron Borzillo. “So, it was only logical to include that aspect again this time around.”
This show also marks the first time CaZo Dance Theatre will not be presenting a dark, horror- themed show in the fall. “We considered doing one of our usual dark shows,” says Borzillo, “but with our 10th anniversary coming up next year, and our show dates falling on Veterans Day weekend, we wanted to do something we had already worked hard on in the past and honor our military veterans at the same time. Fate was the perfect choice.”
Fate will be performed live at Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ) on Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 9 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.cazodance.com or on CaZo Dance Company’s official Facebook Page. Prices are $28 for general audiences, $20 for students and military, $55 for VIP (limited quantities), and $22 for virtual tickets.
“Everyone was devastated when we had to cancel the show a couple of weeks before its premiere four years ago. I’m so happy we’re now in a place to bring this show back to the stage with an updated, exciting version that will for sure pull at your heartstrings.”
Contact:
Bridgette Borzillo
CaZo Dance Theatre
www.cazodance.com
moc.liamgnull@ynapmocecnadozac
619-322-4178
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CONDER and Depth Dance at Herberger Pop Ups (Phoenix)
2024-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 | The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
CONDER and Depth Dance at Herberger Pop Ups
November 9, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm
Herberger Theater Center
FREE
The Herberger Theater Performance Pop-Up series are FREE outdoor presentations that celebrate the depth and variety of Arizona’s talent and provide high-quality music, dance, and theatrical programming in a safe and welcoming environment. The 60-minute performances are held on Saturday evenings from 6pm-7pm, showcasing artists and performances that are diverse and reflective of our community.
CONDER/dance and Depth Dance present a collaborative pop-up performance featuring new choreographic works at this beautiful outdoor theater space. Experience premieres of two local female choreographers in a dynamic split bill that promises to captivate and inspire.

Crest by NicoleOlson|MovementChaos (Scottsdale)
2024-11-09 20:00 | Marshall Way Bridge, Scottsdale, AZ, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 85251
Crest
NicoleOlson|MovementChaos will be premiering “Crest” at Canal Convergence ’24Go see some Dance!Free and open to the public!Saturday, 11/98pmMarshall Way BridgeScottsdale, AZ

Crest is a site-specific performance work in response to the artwork Phase Change.
https://canalconvergence.com/event/crest-by-nicoleolsonmovementchaos/

See the full event calendar by visiting https://canalconvergence.com/events/

Vintage Vibes Belly Dance with Live Music (Scottsdale)
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Pho Cao, 7436 E McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, 85257, United States
Step back in time to the “American Cabaret” era of bellydance with Sharqia Dance Theater, Farhat al Raqs and live music by Rhythm Oasis.

No Frills Dance Happenin' (Tucson)
2024-11-10 18:30 - 21:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Join us for an evening of solos, duets, and trios! For 25 years, ZUZI! Dance has provided an essential platform for local choreographers, dancers, and artists to present their established or experimental work. Witness the exceptional talent of performers, both youth and adults, as they grace the stage! Performances at 6:30pm and 8pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. $12 entry fee. Children under 5 can enjoy for free.
Interested Performers: Please contact moc.liamgnull@erehpsizuz
