Arizona Dance Coalition

Master Classes with David Marchant
2022-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join us for an amazing master class experience with David Marchant! Classes are Monday August 8th through Friday August 12th, 10:00am-12:00pm. You can attend individual classes or the whole week. Classes are free. We hope to see you there!

AzDEO's Dance Educator Retreat/Annual Meeting- Phoenix AZ
2022-08-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Dance Educator Retreat/ Annual Meeting

K-12 and Private Sector Dance Educators, Higher Ed Dance Educators and Students. Rejuvenate and Enrich your learning!
Saturday, August 13th at Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
6201 N 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members, $50 for students.
Retreat: 8:15 am-12:00 pm.
Followed by our Annual Meeting
Lunch included

***Sessions will include three technique classes and three discussion/sharing sessions.
To register go to azdeo.org, Professional Development,
Annual Retreat
https://www.azdeo.org/dance-educators-retreat-annual-meeting.html.
Deadline to register is August 10th.
Payment can be made via check or Venmo
Make check to AzDEO. Mail to AzDEO, PO Box 60152, Phoenix AZ. 85082.
Via Venmo: @AzDEO or search Arizona Dance Education Organization

FREE Dance Fusion Teen/Adult Beginners Tap Class with Renae Rochon
2022-08-13 08:45 - 09:00, 2022-08-20 08:45 - 09:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
FREE Beginning Tap Class for beginners with Renae Rochon
Saturdays 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Teens (13 – 18) and Adults
at Dance Fusion Studios
7601 E Gray Rd, Suite B
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-625-3900
moc.zanoisufecnadnull@ofni
No registration necessary, just show up!
Tap shoes available at the studio to borrow for your first class!

The School of Ballet Arizona Open Audition | 2022-23 School Year
2022-08-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Ballet Arizona, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Photo by Tzu-Chia Huang
Enrollment for The School of Ballet Arizona 2022-2023 School year is now open!
Open auditions for new students will take place on Saturday, August 13.
2835 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ
9:30a-10:15a-Ages 4-6
10:15a-11:15a-Ages 7-12 (no pointe)
10:30a-12:00p- Ages 12+ (pointe)
Audition fee is $35 per student. Please arrive 15 minutes before your student’s scheduled audition class.
Process after registering for an audition:

Audition class or open audition
Decision letter
If accepted, link to registration

Children’s and Lower Division
For students ages 4-8. If the student does not have dancewear, they may take this audition class in shorts (no denim) or leggings, a t-shirt and socks. Female students are to have their hair in a bun, neat and off the face.
For students ages 9 – 12. They should wear standard ballet attire (Black leotard, light pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers for ladies) Female students are to have their hair in a bun, neat and off the face.
Upper Division
For dedicated students ages 12 – 20 years old. We ask that students wear standard ballet attire (Black leotard, light pink tights and bring pointe shoes if applicable for ladies. Dance tights, fitted tee, and white ballet shoes for gentlemen.) Female students are to have their hair in a bun, neat and off the face.
International Students
The School of Ballet Arizona is pleased to offer international students consideration to our Professional Program and Studio Company.
For video submissions: Please email the School for specific instructions at gro.zatellabnull@loohcs. There is a $35.00 audition fee for video submissions. If wanting an in-person audition: Please look to the Upper Division Section above.
If accepted, please email your request to begin the I-20 process.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

MAC & Company presents DUALITY (Tempe)
2022-08-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts – Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
MAC & Company presents “DUALITY”
Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theater
Saturday, August 13th, 7:30 pm
MAC & Company presents our summer performance of original modern and contemporary dance. We are excited to have special guest tap ensemble, Friends in Dance, in the show. Experience an innovative and exciting dance concert.
https://macdance.org/events.html
Poster Design: Blake Terhune
Photo Credit: Rick Meinecke

Master Classes with Leandro Damasco
2022-08-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join us for an amazing master class experience with Leandro Damasco! Classes are Monday August 15th through Friday August 19th, 10:00am-12:00pm. You can attend individual classes or the whole week. Classes are free. We hope to see you there!

Scholarship & Placement Auditions for SCC Dance
2022-08-15 12:30 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Interested in taking dance classes at SCC but don’t know what level is best for you? Looking for some financial assistance with your training? Join us on Monday August 15th for scholarship and placement auditions. Audition will consist of ballet barre, and modern, jazz and hip hop center work. No prepared material required.
Please fill out the audition application here.
Questions? Contact ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs

Fusion Dance Ensemble Auditions at SCC Dance
2022-08-15 12:30 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Interested in performing with SCC Dance? Join us on Monday August 15th for auditions for SCC’s Fusion Dance Ensemble.
Fusion Dance Ensemble is a college level repertory company. Fusion is comprised of dedicated dancers who are accepted by audition. The company focuses on dance in its wide range of styles: Modern dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, and Dance Theatre to name a few. Training requirements for Fusion include classes in Ballet, Modern and/or Jazz. Rehearsal commitments involve six hours of weekly rehearsal as well as extra time when needed. Auditions for Fusion Dance Ensemble are at the beginning of each semester.
Audition will consist of ballet barre, and modern, jazz and hip hop center work. No prepared material required.
Please fill out the audition application here.
Questions? Contact ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Nutcracker Auditions (Chandler)
2022-08-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Yen-Li Chen Ballet School, 635 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre is holding open auditions for The Nutcracker!
Saturday, August 20 | 2pm – 5pm
Auditions held at the Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre studios:
625 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224

If you love ballet, want to experience dancing on stage with live music, and so much more, audition for your chance to be a part of Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker held at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on Dec 16-18.

Ages 7-9 | 2:00 – 2:50pm
Ages 10-13 (no pointe) | 3:00 – 3:50pm
Ages 13+ (2 years of training + pointe) | 4:00 – 5:00pm

Registration begins 30 minutes before audition time.

Bring a small photo of dancer, any pose.

$15 audition fee

Questions? Email gro.tbywsnull@ofni

Auditions held at the Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre studios:
625 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 786-1155

Aerial Apprentice Company Auditions
2022-08-21 10:30 - 11:45 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
This opportunity is for enthusiastic young adults, ages 13-17, willing to grow as aerialists, dancers, performers and artists. We are looking for a dedicated group of artists that work well together.

ZUZI! Dance Apprentice Company Mission:
The ZUZI! Dance Apprentice Company is a supportive community fostering creative aerial and modern dance performance opportunities while empowering the individual to embody confidence in their artistic and technical abilities and to work well as a team member. We are a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment, students can soar in their artistic expression, connecting the ground and the air.

Requirements:

Students should have at least a full season of aerial classes and a year of some form of dance experience. You will need to be focused and have a positive presence in classes/rehearsals.
​Thursday, Aerial Trapeze Class – 5-6pm – September 1 – December 15
Friday, Aerial Trapeze and Modern Dance Class – 5-6:30pm – September 2 – December 16
Rehearsal – Sundays, 10-11:30 – October 9th to December 18
No Classes – November 18-27
As a Student Company member, you receive a discount on required weekly classes and rehearsals.
Performance Opportunities and Requirements:
No Frills Dance Happenin’ at the Valley of the Moon – November 13 – 5:30pm – (Dance component only)
Winter Solstice Celebration – December 21st performance with a requirement to attend all tech and dress rehearsals on December 20th and 21st.
Audition date:
Sunday, August 21 – 10:30am—11:45am
Location is sYnapse Studio Y at 650 N. 6th Ave.
Total Program Cost
(total includes the discounted cost for all required classes & rehearsals):
$1,250*
* A payment plan is available!

Dance Fusion August 2022 Open House Week FREE Classes for Youth, Teens and Adults
2022-08-22 09:00 - 2022-08-27 14:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Experience what everyone is talking about!! The MOST DANCE FUN the Valley has to offer!
Drop Ins welcome!
All levels!
All ages!
All styles!
FREE Group classes!
7601 E Gray Rd, Suite B Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-625-3900 moc.zanoisufecnadnull@ofni
Special discounts on group class packages and unlimited class memberships!

Ballet Tucson's Open Children Auditions for The Nutcracker
2022-08-27, 2022-09-03 | Ballet Tucson, 200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Be a part of the magic of The Nutcracker!
Announcing open children’s auditions for our award-winning production of The Nutcracker, now in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra!
All young dancers of Southern Arizona are invited to be a part of this enchanting holiday tradition at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (formerly the Tucson Music Hall). ⁣
𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘶𝘤𝘴𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘶𝘤𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘏. 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘙. 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯⁣
Audition Details
Saturdays, August 27th, September 3rd, and September 10th at the Ballet Tucson Studios⁣
200 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716⁣
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𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱⁣
For more information and to register, call (520)623-3373 or email gro.noscuttellabnull@loohcs⁣
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𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝟻 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦⁣.

Ballet Arizona presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS (Fountain Hills)
2022-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Fountain Park, 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States
Ballet Arizona presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS | 7 pm
Ballet Arizona begins the season with Ballet Under the Stars – a free outdoor production touring four Valley towns. Families can leisurely gather and enjoy classical and contemporary ballet works under a celestial canopy. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and treats. A professional stage, complete with lighting and sound, is built especially for Ballet Arizona dancers outfitted in professional costumes.
“Ballet Under the Stars is one of our favorite annual traditions, and we’re proud to be able to present it again to the community this year,” says Artistic Director Ib Andersen. “These performances are an exceptional gathering and celebration of art that allows all people to be immersed in the world of ballet.”
Ballet Under the Stars also showcases world premiere performances choreographed by local school students through the Class Act program. Each year Ballet Arizona’s professional dancers provide a three-week dance training class for students in four different elementary schools across the Valley. The culminating highlight of their work is delivered as a performance in the Ballet Under the Stars program. This education program is free for students and is generously funded by Joan Benjamin and Laurence Cherkis.
For more info, head to our website: https://bit.ly/BUTS22D
Thursday, September 8 – Fountain Park, 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills
Friday, September 9 – Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, 9802 N 59th Ave, Glendale
Saturday, September 10 – Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix
Sunday, September 11 – Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear
All performances begin at 7 pm. Click here to learn more.
Ballet Under the Stars is sponsored by The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, City of Phoenix Office of Arts + Culture, Estrella, Town of Fountain Hills, City of Glendale, National Endowment for the Arts, Stoker Ostler, APS, Grand Canyon University, City of Goodyear, and Desert Diamond Casino.
Photo credit: Ballet Under the Stars: Jessica Phillips in Serenade. Choreography by George Balanchine. © The Balanchine Trust. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, Goodyear AZ

Ballet Arizona presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS (Glendale)
2022-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, 9802 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85302, United States

Ballet Tucson's Open Children Auditions for The Nutcracker
2022-09-10 | Ballet Tucson, 200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Be a part of the magic of The Nutcracker!
Announcing open children’s auditions for our award-winning production of The Nutcracker, now in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra!
All young dancers of Southern Arizona are invited to be a part of this enchanting holiday tradition at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (formerly the Tucson Music Hall). ⁣
𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘶𝘤𝘴𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘶𝘤𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘏. 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘙. 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯⁣
Audition Details
Saturdays, August 27th, September 3rd, and September 10th at the Ballet Tucson Studios⁣
200 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716⁣
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𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱⁣
For more information and to register, call (520)623-3373 or email gro.noscuttellabnull@loohcs⁣
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𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝟻 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦

Ballet Arizona presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS (Phoenix)
2022-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85012, United States

NATIONAL ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK Sept 11-17, 2022
2022-09-11 08:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 | AZ
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week, September 11 – 17, 2022!
Whether you are a student, educator, parent, or principal, you can find a way to celebrate the arts in education during National Arts in Education Week.
The arts are an essential part of a complete education, no matter if it happens in the home, school, or community. Students of all ages—from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs—benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity. Celebrating National Arts in Education Week is a way to recognize this impact and share the message with friends, family, and communities.
Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students.
National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Designated by Congress in 2010 through House Resolution 275, the celebration is designated to bring attention to this cause for elected officials and educational decision makers across the country and to support equitable access to the arts for all students.
National Arts in Education Week takes place annually during the week beginning with the second Sunday of September. Save the date for future celebrations:
September 10 – 16, 2023
For the arts education professional, check out how you, your organization, and/or your network can participate. Help spread the word! Learn more
Want to join in the celebration? Find out how to host or attend a celebration, advocate to decision makers, or bring attention to the cause here.
https://www.arteducators.org/advocacy-policy/arts-in-education-week

Ballet Arizona presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS (Goodyear)
2022-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre, 10300 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ, 85338, United States

National Ballroom Dance Week September 16-25, 2022
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-25 | AZ, United States
National Ballroom Dance Week September 16-25
Dancers, contact the chapter nearest you for details on events scheduled to celebrate NBDW™! See the “Find a Chapter” page for a list of Chapters by state. Click on chapter name for an option to email them directly or visit their website.
Right now you may be asking yourself, “Why should we do anything special for NBDW™?”
There are two reasons: first is to share with others what we enjoy so much –ballroom dancing; second, this is an occasion where we cannot only celebrate, but promote dancing in general and USA Dance in particular. It is a great opportunity to increase membership and participation in dancing in your community.
We encourage chapters who have never done anything special to recognize this week by trying just one new thing. It could be a raffle, free passes to future dances, or free admission for anyone who brings a first-time guest, to mention a few. Many chapters go “all out” to celebrate with a dance every night, often with each offering a different theme. Chapters hold dances in malls, community centers, and parks – they advertise or arrange to have feature articles written in the local paper about ballroom dancing. They offer free lessons, and do demonstrations in nursing homes, schools, festivals and other public venues.
Films like “Mad Hot Ballroom” and “Shall We Dance” were extremely popular. ABC broadcast of “Dancing With The Stars” has been a huge hit sparking lots of interest in learning to dance, particularly with the 18-49 age group. Start now, use the current media attention as a springboard for promoting ballroom dancing in your community.
Integrating dance films and TV shows into the week-long celebration is an interesting way to promote dancing in your area.
Here’s to celebration and happy dancing feet.

Scottsdale CC hosts Creative Connections (C2) Choreography Competition ($800 Reward) for Professionals | Deadline 10/7
2022-09-19 - 2022-10-07 | Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Scottsdale CC hosts Creative Connections (C2) Choreography Competition for Professionals |
Application Deadline is Friday, October 7th, 11:59 pm
Submit your professional work now for consideration in the C2 Choreography Competition hosted by Scottsdale Community College Dance (SCC). This event is a mechanism to connect AZ High School Dance, Scottsdale Community College (SCC) Dance and the AZ Professional Dance communities.
Awards
One professional dance company will be chosen to:

Receive a $800 award (see details below)
Perform the winning selection at the SCC Images in Motion Dance concert, December 9 & 10, 2022

Eligibility Guidelines

Only one submission per company/choreographer
All entries must be between 3-10 mins in length
Entries can be any style of dance
All entries must be available to perform in the Fall SCC Images in Motion concert and attend a technical rehearsal for setting of light cues.
Assumption of Risk and Talent Release forms will need to be completed and submitted for everyone involved in the performance prior to the Fall SCC Images in Motion Concert. Forms can be downloaded from this link.
Winners will need to register as a vendor through MCCCD in order to receive their award
Due to the nature of the competition, feedback for each entry cannot be provided.

How to Enter
Fill out the online application here. Be sure to provide a link to a video of the work or work in progress. If you have any questions, please contact the Dance Program Co-Directors, Angela Rosenkrans & Karryn Allen ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Scottsdale CC hosts Creative Connections (C2) Choreography Competition ($250 Scholarship) for High Schools | Deadline 10/7
2022-09-21 - 2022-10-07 | Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Scottsdale CC hosts Creative Connections (C2) Choreography Competition ($250 Scholarship) for High Schools |
Application Deadline is Friday October 7th, 11:59 pm
Working on a great piece created by or for your high school dancers? Submit the work now for consideration in the C2 Choreography Competition, hosted by Scottsdale Community College Dance (SCCD). This event is a mechanism to connect AZ High School Dance, Scottsdale Community College Dance and the AZ Professional Dance communities.
Awards
One high school dance program will be chosen to:

Have a $250 scholarship reserved at SCC for a designated graduate from their program (see details below)
Perform the winning selection on the SCC Images in Motion dance concert, December 9 & 10, 2022

Eligibility Guidelines

Only one submission per school
All entries must be between 3-7 mins in length
Entries can be any style of dance
Works can be choreographed by students, faculty or guest artists.
All entries must be available to perform in the Fall SCC Images in Motion Concert and attend a technical rehearsal for setting of light cues.
Assumption of Risk and Talent Release forms will need to be completed and submitted for everyone involved in the performance prior to the Fall SCC Images in Motion Concert. Forms can be downloaded from this link.
The designated scholarship student will need to attend a formal scholarship audition at SCC and intent to pursue a Dance Major at SCC in order to be eligible to receive the award
Due to the nature of the competition, feedback for each entry cannot be provided.

How to Enter
Fill out the online application here. Be sure to provide a link to a video of the work or work in progress. If you have any questions, please contact the Dance Program Co-Directors, Angela Rosenkrans & Karryn Allen ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Contemporary Moves
2022-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Contemporary Moves is a dance lover’s dream, featuring some of the most masterful choreographers of our time. This vibrant program kicks off our 37th Anniversary season with an evening of diverse short ballets, similar to a collection of short stories.

Ballet Arizona dancers in Contemporary Moves, photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

Arizona Dance Festival (Tempe)
2022-09-23 19:30 - 2022-09-24 21:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, United States
Arizona Dance Festival 2022
Desert Dance Theatre will present the Arizona Dance Festival 2022 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on September 23-24, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/resident-artists/desert-dance
The Arizona Dance Festival will feature 27 different dance artists, companies and dance film makers, 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. Each evening performance will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance.
A post-performance “Q & A” will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show. The “Q & A” session will allow the audience to engage in lively conversation with the artistic directors and choreographers for insights in the creation of their dance works.
Need more info? Contact Lisa R. Chow at gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL or 602-740-9616.
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Featured Dance Artists and Companies:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
ABCD School of Bollywood Dance (Chandler, AZ) – Bollywood Dances of India
Archana Alagiri (Chandler, AZ) – Classical Dance of India
Cassandra Richelle (Mesa, AZ) – Funky Fusion Belly Dance
Convergence Ballet Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary Ballet
Desert Dance Theatre (Tempe, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Dance
Hoorvash Dance Company (Paradise Valley, AZ) – Contemporary Persian Dance
Human Nature Dance Theatre (Flagstaff, AZ) – Modern Dance
Jeni Jones/Hama (Santa Monica, CA) – Classical Jazz
Mary Fitzgerald & Nicole Bradley Browning (Phoenix, AZ) – Dance Film
Movement Source Dance Company (Phoenix, AZ) – Modern African Dance
Nhan Ho (Mesa, AZ) – Dance Film
SCC Instinct Dancecorps (Scottsdale, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Dance
Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre (Chandler, AZ) – Classical Ballet
Step’s Junk Funk (Mesa, AZ) – Interdisciplinary Movement and Percussion

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Aishani Ganguli/California Nupur Dance Academy (Phoenix, AZ) – Bollywood Dances of India
Align Dance Theatre (Carefree, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Dance
Armando “DECOY” Munoz (Phoenix, AZ) – Hip Hop / Pop Locking Dance
Astarte Belly Dance Troupe (Gilbert, AZ) – Traditional Belly Dance
Caitlin Rose (Tempe, AZ) – Contemporary Jazz and Dance Film
CaZo Dance Theatre (Mesa, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Dance
Desert Dance Theatre (Tempe, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Dance
Desert Roses (Phoenix, AZ) – Traditional Gypsy Folk Dance
Rajitha Bharatan (Mesa, AZ) – Bharatanatyam Dances of India
Shruthi Sadhasivam/Tridha (Chandler, AZ) – Traditional Dance of India
Tap 24.7 (Phoenix, AZ) – Tap Dance
The Parking Lot Project (Phoenix, AZ) – Contemporary Jazz Dance
Warda Shahrazad (Phoenix, AZ) – Belly Dance
Wight Noise Dance Company (Peoria, AZ) – Contemporary Modern Ballet

DANCERS PERFORM at FIRST FRIDAY PHOENIX ART MUSEUM
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004, United States
PHOENIX ART MUSEUM presents DANCE at First Friday
October 7, 4-8:30 pm | FREE

This First Friday we’ve got art, we’ve got music, we’ve got dancing, we’ve got food!

Join us this Friday as we enjoy some #PhoenixCulture with local artists, performers and businesses to make the night one to remember!

• Mini Golf: 4– 8:30 PM (w/ @minigolfonthego)

• DJ, Art Making, and Food Trucks: 5– 9 PM (w/ @cut.paste.phx)

• Pop Up Dance Performances by local college students:
5:30 – 8:30 PM ASU Dance, Scottsdale Community College Dance and Dance Estrella (all are Arizona Dance Coalition members)

Located at McDowell Street and Central Avenue in Phoenix, this event is free and open to the public so spread the word and support the arts!

Get there early and don’t miss out on all the First Friday fun!

#ASUDance #DanceEstrella #ScottsdaleCommunityCollegeDance #MiniGolfontheGo #CutPastePhoenix #PhxArt #FirstFriday #localart #artsandculture #phoenixart
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Photo of dancer John Boston, photographer Linda Keyes.
