Arizona Dance Coalition

Ballet Arizona's All Balanchine (PHX)
2020-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
All Balanchine
May 7 – 10, 2020
at Symphony Hall
Choreography by George Balanchine
Be inspired as we celebrate one of the 20th century’s greatest choreographers, George Balanchine, with three of his masterpieces in one magical performance.
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue – An audience favorite with showbiz charm, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is an alluring ballet about a jealous Russian premier danseur and his hoofing American rival. Taken from the Broadway musical On Your Toes, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue was the first of four Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musicals choreographed by Balanchine.
Serenade – The first ballet Balanchine choreographed in America, Serenade is a romantic work of massive sweep set to a transcendent Tchaikovsky score, echoing themes of betrayal and alluding to images of protection.
Bourrée Fantasque Arizona premiere – Balanchine takes comic aim at many of the conventions that characterize classical dance while providing glimpses of popular dances such as the tango and the can-can. Bourrée Fantasque moves from comic absurdity, to dazzling hilarity with astounding shifts of geometric formations.
Tickets start at $34
balletaz.org | 602.381.1096

Ballet Arizona's All Balanchine (PHX)
2020-05-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
All Balanchine
May 7 – 10, 2020
at Symphony Hall
Choreography by George Balanchine
Be inspired as we celebrate one of the 20th century’s greatest choreographers, George Balanchine, with three of his masterpieces in one magical performance.
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue – An audience favorite with showbiz charm, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is an alluring ballet about a jealous Russian premier danseur and his hoofing American rival. Taken from the Broadway musical On Your Toes, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue was the first of four Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musicals choreographed by Balanchine.
Serenade – The first ballet Balanchine choreographed in America, Serenade is a romantic work of massive sweep set to a transcendent Tchaikovsky score, echoing themes of betrayal and alluding to images of protection.
Bourrée Fantasque Arizona premiere – Balanchine takes comic aim at many of the conventions that characterize classical dance while providing glimpses of popular dances such as the tango and the can-can. Bourrée Fantasque moves from comic absurdity, to dazzling hilarity with astounding shifts of geometric formations.
Tickets start at $34

Ballet Arizona's The Four Seasons at Desert Botanical Garden (PHX)
2020-05-19 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-20 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-21 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-27 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-05-28 20:00 - 21:30 and 7 more dates | Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
The Four Seasons – A World Premiere
May 19 – June 6, 2020
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8pm nightly at Desert Botanical Garden
Choreography by Ib Andersen
Music by Antonio Vivaldi
A world premiere by Artistic Director Ib Andersen – Ballet Arizona’s The Four Seasons is sure to be another masterpiece like Eroica and Topia.
Surrounded by the lush desert landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Ib Andersen’s vision for dance in the desert continues in 2020 with The Four Seasons. Expect the unexpected as Ballet Arizona evolves, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert we call home.
Tickets starting at $49
balletaz.org | 602.381.1096

SIX FEET APART – a Virtual Dance Experience
2020-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/online, AZ, United States
With the current pandemic and social restrictions, we are converting our annual Spring Dance Festival to an online format! This has opened the door for entries from companies that normally wouldn’t be able to travel here to perform.
Dance videos will include dances that have been recorded live in the theatre, Dances made specifically for film, and new work created and recorded in isolation. Participating artists include: Canyon Movement Company, Velocity Dance Company, Movement Source Dance Company (Phoenix), Cazo Dance Company (Phoenix), David Ramos, Jennifer Knott, Perpetual Motion Dance Company (Oklahoma), and Sasha Chudak of (Colorado).
More information can be obtained on www.canyonmovementcompany.org or https://www.facebook.com/canyonmovement/
This program is sponsored in part by the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Arts Council, the Arizona Community Foundation, and the Arizona Commission on the Arts with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Suggested donation $15/general. Donations are not required to view the festival, but are greatly appreciated. Donations will support the Navajo Nation Covid-19 Relief Fund. Donations can be made at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1546991015475282/

A Virtual Event Celebrating the Arts
2020-06-26 18:00 - 18:45 | AZ, United States
No Frills has been in existence for 21 years and is an important venue for choreographers of ALL ART FORMS, to reveal new work or work-in-progress or simply to showcase their love of dance, theatre, poetry and all artistic expression. While we are unable to meet in person, we are releasing this special performance to give everyone the opportunity to come together & find healing & express our passion for the arts in a different way. FOR TICKETS: ZuziMoveit.org Instagram: @zuzidance / Phone: 520.629.0237

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Company Audition (Chandler)
2020-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Yen-Li Chen Ballet School, 635 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Pre-Professional Open Company Auditions with Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre will be holding open auditions for their 2020-2021 season on Saturday, June 27th from 12pm-1pm.
Audition is open to all dancers ages 13-18 years old with at least two years of ballet training and one year en pointe.
What to bring to the audition:
Two 4×6 photos showing the line of the dancer in echappe in seconde and first arabesque en pointe.
Registration Fee: $15
Audition location: 635 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224 (Yen-Li Chen Ballet School)
RSVP by contacting gro.ertaehttellabhtuoytsewhtuosnull@ofni
*Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition for registration.

Virtual Performance | Blurring Whispers by Nicole L Olson
2020-08-01 19:30 - 20:00 | AZ, United States
Tune in for a livestream of Blurring Whispers, a dance performance created and performed by Nicole L Olson of NicoleOlson|MovementChaos and inspired by Asami Yoshiga’s The Other Side 1 from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) Collection. This special performance was created just for SMoCA and will be performed in the Museum and streamed live on our Twitch channel at twitch.tv/smoca.

Virtual Studio @SMoCA | Moving and Creating Dance Together
2020-08-08 12:00 - 13:30 | AZ, United States
This virtual workshop is for all ages and all levels.
Join in from home for this virtual dance workshop. This workshop, created and led by Nicole L Olson, the artistic director of NicoleOlson|MovementChaos, will embrace individual movement expression through set choreography and self-created gestures and actions. There will be a free-flowing warmup given at the beginning of class. Afterwards, we will venture into learning a section from Olson’s solo work, Blurring Whispers, in an organic fashion while also creating our own movement to make the work uniquely yours.
Since this is a virtual event, you will receive detailed information on how to participate once you purchase a ticket.

Dance Fusion August Open House Week - FREE CLASSES In Studio and Online Virtual
2020-08-17 09:00 - 2020-08-22 15:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
August Open House Week
Monday 8/17/20 – Saturday 8/22/20
In Studio and Online Virtual on Zoom
FREE group classes for adults (new students or current students new to the class),
Teens and youth (current and new students).
**registration required**
All levels welcome All ages welcome Non-competitive Youth and Teen Programs
Join our ongoing adult classes (ages 18+) and youth classes (ages 5-8, 9-12)
Introducing our new TEEN DIVISION (ages 13-19)

For a list of classes:
Please visit our website’s https://dancefusionaz.com “Home” page for registration information.
For a list of classes, please visit our website’s https://dancefusionaz.com “Schedule” page (click “Next” on the calendar for week of 8/17-8/2) .
You will see the classes and instructors and whether they being offered In Studio, Online Virtual or Both.
To register for an August Open House class:
At https://dancefusionaz.com, please click on the “Class Name” of the class you wish to register for on the “Schedule” page.
A window will appear with instructions on how to register for In Studio and/or Online Virtual.
For Online Virtual Classes you will need to download the FREE Zoom app for your phone
Or create an account with www.Zoom.US for your laptop or desktop computer.
**OPEN HOUSE WEEK ONLY**
**SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON PACKAGES AND UNLIMITED CLASS MEMBERSHIP**
Packages:
10 Group Class Package $130 regularly $150
10 90 min. Ballet Class Package $180 regularly $210
20 Group Class Package $250 regularly $290
20 90 min. Ballet Class Package $340 regularly $390
Membership:
*Unlimited Adult Group Class Membership $49 off registration fee
*DF Youth Academy and DF Teen Division $150/month unlimited group classes
*See our “Prices” page for monthly unlimited adult classes, and teen and youth monthly rates.
**Also see our Discounts for Military, College Students, K-12 Teachers: and family and sibling discounts.**

Please read our 2020 Open House Blog for more information about our beautiful studio.
https://www.dancefusionaz.com/blog/2020/07/21/2020-open-house-blog/

Call 480-625-3900 for assistance or email moc.zanoisufecnadnull@ksedtnorf
Thank you for choosing Dance Fusion Studios!!

Fusion Dance Ensemble Auditions at Scottsdale Community College
2020-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | Virtual/online, AZ, United States
Interested in becoming a dancer with Fusion Dance Ensemble at Scottsdale Community College? Join us for auditions on Monday, August 17th, 12:30-4:00pm, online.
Be prepared for a ballet barre, along with modern, jazz and hip hop center work. No prepared material is required.
Visit https://forms.gle/779UGsX6Gwhx4WUA7 to fill out the application and receive the link to join the audition.
Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Scholarship & Placement Auditions at Scottsdale Community College
2020-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | Virtual/online, AZ, United States
Are you interested in taking dance technique classes at SCC in Fall 2020 and don’t know what level you need to be in? Would you like to be considered for a scholarship to help pay for your dance training?
Attend an audition on Monday August 17th from 12:30-4:00pm online.
Be prepared for a ballet barre, along with modern, jazz and hip hop center work. No prepared material is required. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a dance major or intend to begin studying as a dance major.
Visit https://forms.gle/779UGsX6Gwhx4WUA7 to fill out an online application and receive the link to join the audition.
Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

AzDEO Dance Educators Retreat/Rejuvenation- Virtual
2020-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | AZ, United States
AzDEO’s 4th Annual DANCE EDUCATOR RETREAT/REJUVENATION!

AzDEO is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Dance Educator Retreat.
This year will be a little different and will be offered virtually (via Zoom) due to COVID19. Movement type and discussion classes will still be offered, specifically designed for teachers in any setting.
Date: Saturday August 22nd from 8 am.-12:00 pm.
Cost: $40 for members, $65 for non-members, $40 for students.
Retreat Sessions:

Buti Yoga: Brittny Estle. Vinyasa style yoga flow combined with tribal-Dance cardio, plyometrics, and strength/flexibility
Yoga Flow for Dancers: Leanne Schmidt. Flowy, musical, focus on stabilizing and balancing postures.
Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom: Erica Maxwell from ADE
Reconstructing Our Teaching Practices: Uncovering our Internal Biases: Tiffany White, De’Vonne Gonzales, Susannah Keita. Closely examine the ways in which you think about your students of color and learn new and effective ways to teach with equity and inclusion.
Discussion:

Mental Health for Teachers & Students
Managing the New In-Person (live) Dance Class
Ideas for Teaching in a Virtual and/or Hybrid Environment

Deadline to register and payment postmarked- August 17th. Go to www.azdeo.org, Professional Development.
Registrants will receive information on the Zoom access by Monday August 17th.
Payment can be made via check or Venmo.
Checks to AzDEO. Mail to AzDEO, PO Box 60152, Phoenix AZ. 85082
Venmo: @AzDEO or search Arizona Dance Education Organization

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix unveils new facility
2020-08-24 | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
(Phoenix, AZ) Phoenix will have a new space for dance as the Ballet Theatre of Phoenix opens its new studios in the center of Uptown. Conceived by Venue Projects with architect Martha Baker of InKinetic, the new state-of-the-art facility boasts 7,800 square feet for dance instruction.

With an emphasis on classical ballet, Ballet Theatre of Phoenix instructors follow the American Ballet Theatre’s National Curriculum, training dancers from ages 3 to pre-professional level. The studios also hold extensive ballet classes for adults, as well as classes in other movement styles including contemporary and tap dance.

Studios are also open to the community for rental, providing a space for dancers and instructors to develop a wide array of movement – from yoga and salsa to Bellydance and hip-hop.

The Ballet Theatre of Phoenix Studios are located at 6201 N. 7th St in the heart of Uptown Phoenix and will open September 8th for both in-person and on-line classes. Fall classes will begin August 24 online via Zoom, moving to in person/hybrid classes on September 8th.

Private guided tours will be held by appointment and may be reserved by calling 602-957-3364.

Visitors will be able to see the studios amenities with its stylish Mid-Century Modern design, and four large dance studios with custom floors (3 Marley and 1 Hardwood) HD/Bluetooth sound systems, shower facilities and dressing rooms.

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix classes are held throughout the year for students of all levels in multiple styles of dance.

Creative Movement Classes are designed for the youngest children, introducing basic concepts of dance in a fun, social environment.

Primary Ballet Classes (Ages 3-7) develop musicality, artistry, imagination and creativity through dance. Designed for younger students, the curriculum, focuses on ballet fundamentals, providing, students with an understanding of classroom structure and etiquette and preparing them for more advanced levels of classical ballet.

Classical Ballet Program (Ages 8-18) train students for a professional career in classical ballet. Students learn fundamental techniques for using the body as an instrument for
expression, as well as conditioning tools to reach their fullest potential.

Adult Ballet Classes (Ages 15+) Ballet Theatre of Phoenix hosts a wide array of Adult Ballet classes for students of all levels and experience. These classes are offered on a
drop-in basis with no pre-registration required.

Tap Dance Classes (Ages 12+) Combining movement with rhythm, students of
tap learn improvisation, syncopation and intricate choreography. Classes are taught by acclaimed faculty who have worked extensively in musical theatre.

Contemporary Dance (All Ages) Focusing on fluid movement, our contemporary
dance classes fuse multiple dance genres including modern, jazz, classical ballet, and hip-hop to create an entirely new expression.

Registration for fall classes is now open with placement for students’ dance levels scheduled by appointment.

Visit ballettheatreofphoenix.org or call 602-957-3364 for more information.

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix Faculty

Jennifer Cafarella
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix School Director

Daniel Baudendistel
Adult Ballet

Emile Shen Chun
Primary Ballet

Julee Leathers
Creative Movement

Tracy Thomason
Creative Movement

Lainie Seretis
Ballet Level 1 – 7

Aaron Gilbert
Ballet Level 1-7

Chelsea Rose Neiss
Contemporary & Tap Dance

Amy Symonds
Contemporary & Tap Dance

About Ballet Theatre of Phoenix

Ballet Theater of Phoenix is a space where students come to develop their artistry, skill, understanding, and passion for dance. We offer the finest quality education in a beautiful new training facility in the heart of Phoenix.

Our faculty brings a blend of experience, knowledge, artistry, and compassion to the studio. This creates an environment where each student is guided to reach their fullest potential.

We see not only what the student has to offer right now, but what they have the ability to become with careful, individualized instruction. Ballet Theater of Phoenix is dedicated to nurturing a future generation of dancers, perpetuating the art of the classical ballet, and passing on the rich heritage of ballet to future generations.

About Jennifer Cafarella,
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix School Director
Jennifer Cafarella started her formal ballet training with the Nina Marlowe School of Ballet and The School of Ballet Arizona and graduated from the prestigious Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts. Her professional career includes appearing with the Ballet de Cali in Colombia, Ballet New England, Granite State Ballet, Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre, and Convergence Ballet. With a BS in Business Administration, an MFA in Dance, as well as teacher certification from the American Ballet Theatre in NYC has been on faculty at Scottsdale School of Ballet, Paula Carr Dance Academy, Arizona School for the Arts, Mesa Community College, and The School of Ballet Arizona. She has developed her own teaching methodology which she has presented at various conferences across the nation.

AzDEO 2020-21 Dance Education Advocacy Student Essay Contest
2020-08-27 08:00 - 23:00 | AZ
2020-21 Dance Education Advocacy Student Essay Contest
Application now open. The theme for this year is:
“Describe a specific challenging time in your life and the impact dance had on your life during that time.”
Essays will be judged on:

Style and content with emphasis on thoughts, honesty and creativity.
Writing that is clear, articulate, logically organized, and grammatically correct.

Essays are due Oct 15th via email. See application details and criteria on azdeo.org under events.
