Arizona Dance Coalition

National DANCE Day
2025-07-19 | AZ
As of February 2019 the Dizzy Feet Foundation is now the American Dance Movement, sponsor of National Dance Day held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year.

https://americandancemovement.org/national-dance-day/
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDanceMovement/

History: Established in 2010 by Dizzy Feet co-founder, Nigel Lythgoe, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration, Dizzy Feet Foundation aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone.
National Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance, in all its forms. Accessible to everyone at every ability level, National Dance Day provides:
• An instructional video, made available online, for people to view, learn and share with others wherever they are
• Events hosted in key cities, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels, with information from a range of community dance organizations
• Nationwide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities, as they celebrate NDD
• Strong online presence, allowing everyone to participate, no matter where they are across America
Visit the website for up-to-date information on videos and events around the country.
What are you doing to celebrate NATIONAL DANCE DAY?

Sunday Dance (Phoenix)
2025-07-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix) | Invictus Dance Project, 6309 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 85014, United States
This Sunday is the last day of my Sunday Dance series!! It has been a lot of fun getting to spend time with you all and be in community together. I hope to see you there for the last class. Where has summer gone?!
Class details:
Location: Invictus Dance Project 6309 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014
Dates: July 20th this Sunday!
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM an afternoon class 🙂
Sign-up: You’ll sign in with me at the front desk. I’ll take your name, and have you fill out a one-page paper waiver before class begins.
Cost: $10 or pay what you can — I want everyone to come and have a good time, no stress. You can pay via Venmo or cash, just try to bring the exact change because I might not have change. I’ll have a QR code on paper for you to scan and pay!
Last month, enough people gave a little extra to help 2 dancers take class! How amazing is that? Huge thanks to those who contributed. I have 2 free spots for this Sunday so let me know if you’d like to take one. Much love!
Spread the word! Please help me spread the word by sharing the flyer on your Instagram stories—since my account is private (mom life + privacy), I appreciate the boost.
Sending everyone a whole lot of love and a big abrazo!
Liliana Gomez

Kraken Contemporary Play Lab (Phoenix)
2025-07-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Kraken Contemporary Play Lab
It is a free walk-in contemporary class with no registration or sign up link, just show up.

Time: Every Sunday 3pm-5pm

Location: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix – 6201 N 7th Street, Phoenix

Class type: Open contemporary class from Kraken Still and Film

Class Description: An open contemporary class by Lawrence Fung and company from Kraken Still and Film.
The class explores a wide range of movement topics and concepts through guided improvisation and choreography.
Topics include, conceptual games, floorwork, dynamics, contact and partnering, and company repertoire.
Movement and choreography are rooted in a mix of contemporary ballet, modern, and breaking.
The open class serves as a platform to build community and as a vehicle for interested dancers to further collaborate and create future work with the company.
Lawrence Fung, M.F.A.
moc.liamgnull@zaesuomythgimyobb
www.krakenstillandfilm.com

Register Now for Fall Classes with SCC Dance
2025-07-21 - 2025-08-31 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Interested in inexpensive, high-quality dance training in a welcoming environment? Take day or evening classes with SCC Dance this fall! We offer social dancing, plus multiple levels of ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop. Classes are $97/credit hour for Maricopa County residents (most classes are 1 credit).
Questions? Contact ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs

Bread x CONDER Summer Lab
2025-07-21 10:00 - 2025-07-26 17:00 | ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Room 122, 51 East 10th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Bread x CONDER SummerLab 2025
Join Us for a Week of Dance, Creation, and Performance
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for Bread x CONDER SummerLab 2025, taking place July 21–26, 2025.
CONDER is teaming up with AZ powerhouse Bread Dance for the first time ever.
This immersive week is designed for dancers ready to explore technique, creative process, and performance in a collaborative, artist-led environment. National Guest Teachers: Ben Green (LA) Certified GAGA Instructor / Wesley Ensminger (NYC) Release Technique
Dancers who wish to perform in the Showcase must register for the full workshop.
We’re also welcoming single day and drop-in participants looking to train and connect.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, perform new work, or just move with a vibrant community—we hope you’ll join us.
Workshop Details

Dates: July 21–26, 2025
Daily Schedule: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pro Level) or 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Pre-Pro Level)
Showcase Performance: July 26 at 7:00 PM

Featuring performance of new works created for workshop dancers choreographed by CONDER director Carley Conder and Bread director Dana Metz
Performances by CONDER/dance and Bread Dance
Performances by Arizona local professional companies

Location: Arizona State University, Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 East 10th Street, Tempe, AZ

Application deadline: July 1, 2025
Apply HERE

Morning Modern
2025-07-23 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-07-30 09:30 - 10:45 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Begin your morning with movement! Join Nanette Robinson & Jamey Garner Powers 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 9:30-10:45am at the sYnapse at Studio Y. March 26-July 30. Suggested donation: $10. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds.
NO CLASS: June 4 & June 11

ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2025 - Submission Deadline (Extended)
2025-07-28 | AZ
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2025Presented by Desert Dance TheatreCo-sponsored by Arizona Dance Coalition
Performance Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20, 2025Performance Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio & East Breezeway (Outdoor Space)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 28, 2025Notification: August 1, 2025Contract, Promo, Participation Fees Deadline: August 8, 2025
Application Link: https://forms.gle/7mYRLVCnPqS8tCo89
If submitting multiple pieces, please fill out a separate application for each piece.
The Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) is open to emerging dance artist and groups as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance.
ADF will showcase an eclectic variety of choreography in dance performances and dance films from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. 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 and promote their work, to have a performance opportunity without having to incur the costs of producing a full concert, to experiment with new work, and to connect with others in the dance community._____________________________________________________________________________________
WHO CAN APPLY? – The Arizona Dance Festival is open to emerging dance artists and groups, dance film makers, pre-professional dance ensembles as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance. Applications are accepted from anyone from around the world, but priority is given to Arizona dance artists and companies first.
GUIDELINES – Dance works and films will be chosen through an unbiased adjudication process, with attention given to artistry, professionalism, diversity, creativity and dynamic performance. The performance is limited up to 10 minutes or less per dance. Dance works must not have been performed within a 30 mile radius from the event venue and not less than one month prior to the festival dates. THIS FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WHICH APPEALS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. DANCE WORKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
We are looking forward to seeing new and vital work that you have to offer!
Questions? Contact Lisa R. Chow at gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL or Cell 602-740-9616. http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/

Dance with PVCC this fall!
2025-07-29 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | AZ
Dance with PVCC this fall! Register July 29-August 31, 2025
Paradise Valley Community College, Fitness Center Building, Rm F133, 18401 N 32nd St. Phoenix
The PVCC Dance Program offers classes in Ballroom, Swing, Tango, Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Choreography and Performance. Anyone ages 16 and up can register! Follow us on Instagram at dance_pvcc
For Scholarships information contact Sonia Valle at ude.yellavesidarapnull@ellav.ainos

Free Master Classes with Liz Dibble
2025-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join us for a week of free master classes in contemporary modern technique with Liz Dibble! Classes are from 10:00am-12:00pm, and space is limited, so arrive early. Come to one, several, or all of the classes this week. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.
Liz Dibble is a native of San Francisco, CA, where she began her dance training as a scholarship student at the San Francisco Ballet School. She graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a BA in Dance. Liz continued her studies at the SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, where she received an MFA. At Purchase, Liz was the 2010 MFA Excellence Award recipient and performed works choreographed by Jose Limon, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Doug Varone, Helen Pickett, Anna Sokolow, Joyce Trisler, Sophie Maslow, and Mark Morris. After graduation, she performed with Trio Dance Collective in NY and taught at Peridance and Ballet Hispanico. She is passionate about telling stories through dance and her choreography has been presented at Brigham Young University, Sheridan College, DNA, On Site Mobile Dance Series, White Wave SoloDuo Festival, New Prague Dance Festival, Utah Dance Film Festival, RDT Link Series, RAD Fest, ACDA, and the Mark Morris Dance Center. She is fascinated by abstract narrative, interpersonal relationships, opposition, and the transcendence of human connection. Her constant inspiration is her incomparable husband and three beautiful children.

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Nutcracker Audition (Chandler)
2025-08-16 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 16
Ages 7-9 | 2pm-2:50pm
Ages 10-13 | 3pm-3:50pm
Ages 13+ | 4pm-5pm
Auditions held at the Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre studios:
625 S. Alma School Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224

If you love ballet, performing, and dancing on stage with live music, 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 19-21, 2025.
Please arrive 30 minutes before audition for registration.
Registration fee: $15
Bring a photo in any ballet position.

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

Free Master Classes with Hannah Victoria
2025-08-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join us for a week of free master classes in contemporary modern technique with Hannah Victoria! Classes are from 10:00am-12:00pm, and space is limited, so arrive early. Come to one, several, or all of the classes this week. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.
Hannah Victoria is a curator, educator, and movement artist from Atlanta, GA. She holds an MFA in Dance and Choreography from Arizona State University and is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Oregon. Her choreography blends contemporary and traditional practices rooted in the African diaspora. Her work has been presented at American College Dance Association Conference (Gala and National alternate), California State University Long Beach, Grand Canyon University, The Black Artist Dance Collective, Reed College, DeKalb School of the Arts, and Change Church, among others. As a performer, she has appeared with the Black Angels Collective for Tobe Nwigwe at Coachella and Milan Fashion Week. Her performance credits also include the Atlanta Jr. Hawks and Falcons, Usher’s New Look Foundation, Atlanta Ballet and Big Boi, andThe Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre, National Cheer Association College Nationals (All-girl champion), Universal Dance Association College Nationals (finalists), and more. Her solo work has been featured at the Restore Arts Festival (Milwaukee), Risk/Reward Festival (Portland), and Breaking Ground Festival (Phoenix). She has trained under the direction of artists such as Nicole Klaymoon, Kemba Shannon, Willow Swanson, Jade Solomon, Joan Rodriguez, Taimy Miranda, Tina Fears, and many others. Outside of dance, Hannah explores her faith, sound engineering, and fashion as part of her creative process.

SCC Dance Auditions
2025-08-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
If you are interested in performing with Fusion Dance Ensemble, looking for a scholarship to study dance at SCC, or simply want to know your level placement in technique classes, join us at our August audition! The audition will consist of a ballet barre and center, and modern, jazz and hip hop center and across the floor work. No prepared material is needed, but please register for the audition here.
Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Dance Fusion August Open House Week
2025-08-24 18:00 - 2025-08-30 14:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Dance Fusion August Open House Week!
Sunday, August 24th – Saturday, August 30th
Bring Family! Bring Friends!
Free classes for anyone new to a class!
Discounts on Class Packages and Unlimited Membership (Best Value!)
Call 480-625-3900 or email moc.zanoisufecnadnull@ksedtnorf to register
Or register online at www.dancefusionaz.com

PVCC DANCE CLASSES (Fall 2025)
2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N 32nd St. , Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
Join the Paradise Valley Community College Dance Program this Fall!
Dance classes are open to students ages 16 and up.
Dance classes are taught by highly qualified dance instructors
Students have the opportunity to perform at the end of the semester
The average cost per class is $4.25 (most classes meet for 14 weeks, twice a week)
Seniors receive a 50% discount to enroll
Scholarships are available for High School Students
Enroll Today!!!
For more information contact Sonia Valle at ude.yellavesidarapnull@ellav.ainos

PVCC Dance Auditions
2025-09-09 13:40 - 15:05 | AZ
Audition to join the Dance Performance class at PVCC! Reserve your spot today! Auditions will be held on Tuesday September 9th, 2025 1:40-3:05pm in F133 (Fitness Center Building) at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032. For more information email ude.yellavesidarapnull@ellav.ainos

IMGE Dance Workshop & Show Ticket Discount (Tempe)
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Tempe Center for the Arts is offering an awesome upcoming opportunity for local dancers; a workshop with artistic director Ishita Mili of the internationally-touring company IMGE Dance plus a ticket to IMGE Dance’s show at TCA for a total of $11.50!

The company deconstructs foundations from hip-hop, bharatanatyam, house, and Mayurbhanj chhau. Adult movers of any style are welcomed into the space.
(See poster below for details)

TCA presents IMGE Dance Workshop on Thursday, September 11th at 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Lakeside Room. https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=34401

TCA presents IMGE Dance Performance on Saturday, September 13th at 7:30pm in the Theater.
https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/tca-presents/imge-dance

Sign up here [dancer’s discount]
NOTE: Don’t forget to use the code “WORKSHOP” when applying your ticket for the show. For any issues with tickets or sign up, contact TCA’s box office at 480-350-2822.

CaZo Dance Theatre Fundraiser! (Mesa)
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | CaZo Dance Center, 2655 W Guadalupe Rd Unit 27, Mesa, 85202, United States
Help CaZo Dance Theatre Grow in 2025!!
September 12th, 2025 at 7:30pm-9:30pm
CaZo Dance Center, 2655 West Guadalupe Road #27, Mesa Arizona 85202
Please Join us in celebrating our annual fundraiser. The evening begins with Character cards given to each person with clues on it to uncover who is the Witch that has been causing mysterious deaths and people falling ill. We will enjoy live music and vocal stylings from Ted Jachimowiz and Chelsea Rae and Aerial performances from CaZo Members as you uncover some clues. There will be a Silent Auction with many items from local businesses, Refreshments, Beer and wine, and mingling with 2025 CaZo Members. We will then entertain you with an introduction to our new members, a sneak peak of our Fall Production, “Coven.” We will also Inform you all of what’s in store for Fall 2025- Spring 2026 and learn how you can help us succeed. We will end the night with a raffle and see who figured out who the Witch is that we will put on trial. Your ticket includes all of this and one free drink ticket for beer or wine and one raffle ticket (That can also be used for a drink). We also have a ticket option for no Drink tickets as well. This is a night you will not want to miss. All proceeds will go directly towards future projects, dancer compensation. This all will be taken place at our beautiful Studio at CaZo Dance Center. Thank you so much for supporting CaZo Dance.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
If you are not able to attend, please consider making a tax-deductible donation on our Donate page at www.cazodance.com.

[nueBOX] SEED Residency Work-in-Progress Showing (Phoenix)
2025-09-13 12:30 - 17:00 | [nueBOX] Studio at The Armory, 1614 W Roosevelt St. #200, Phoenix, 85007, United States
Seed Residency Final Work-In-Progress Showings
Monique Kelley Friday September 5th, 6:00pm
Jacob Buttry Saturday September 13th, 12:30pm
Valkyrie Yao Saturday September 13th, 3:30pm
[nueBOX] Seed Resident Artists, Monique, Jacob, and Valkyrie will present individual works they have been creating in their summer residencies. After each showing, the community may participate in a constructive feedback session led by one of our [nueBOX] members.
Please RSVP to this event, space is limited.

Free Arts & Storybook Ballet: Peter Pan (Scottsdale)
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Free Arts, in collaboration with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Dance Theater West, presents our Storybook Ballet, Peter Pan. This Professional Artist Series brings children and teens, ages 8 – 18 years old, from foster care group homes, to study with Dance Theater West for four weeks. Children learn movement skills, team building skills, rhythm and choreography. Free Arts invites you to the culminating performance of this series on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
The lobby (complete with exhibits) opens at 2 pm, with the performance of Peter Pan beginning at 3 pm. In addition to the performance, professional teaching artists have spent several weeks with youth exploring Peter Pan themes through visual arts workshops. Before and after the performance, their final exhibits will be on display in the lobby, along with participants showing off their newfound DJ skills.
This unique event is a rare opportunity to see our programming with young people live on-stage, and in a beautiful venue.
Please join us at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and support these young people’s courageous efforts.
This program has been made possible, in part,, through assistance from Scottsdale Arts.
