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SUMMARY:Teaching / Performance Opportunity - College\, University and Industry: AZ All-State Dance Festival (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:College\, University and Industry: All-State Interest Application Form \n\n\n\nAzDEO is eager to partner with AZ Colleges\, Universities\, and Industry Representatives to create the College and Industry Class Block at the 2027 Arizona All-State Dance Festival! \n\nThe event will take place at Shadow Mountain High School on February 20\, 2027. Colleges\, Universities\, and Industry Reps have four ways to participate:\n\n1) Offer a movement workshop for students in the “Meet the Colleges and Industry” class series\, open to all participating schools and studios.\n2) Provide a performance featuring college students or company members at one of the two performances scheduled throughout the day.\n3) Purchase an ad in our program\, which will be shared to 550 students\, their teachers\, and families.\n\n\nApplication Link: CLICK HERE\n\nFestival Information: CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/azdeo-college-university-and-industry-all-state-interest-application-form-phoenix/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Classes,Conference,Dance Instructors,Dance Performance,Festival,Guest Artist Master Class,High School,HIRING,STUDENT SHOW,Teaching Artists
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SUMMARY:BlakTinx Dance Festival: Curtain Call
DESCRIPTION:BlakTinx Dance Festival celebrates 10 years with Curtain Call\, bringing together an incredible lineup of established dance artists from Phoenix and beyond for two nights at Third Street Theater. Audiences will experience a dynamic range of movement and choreographic voices\, from contemporary and modern dance to dance theater\, salsa\, hip hop\, flamenco and more. Across generations and styles\, the festival features artists who have built rich bodies of work and made their mark in the dance field. Friday and Saturday feature two completely different programs—each night its own star-studded celebration of dance. Come for one night\, or better yet\, experience both! \nPresented by Latina Dance Project\, BlakTinx centers Black and Latinx choreographers and the stories\, perspectives and artistic voices they bring to the stage. Curtain Call celebrates the artists and community who have shaped BlakTinx over the past decade while bringing together the breadth\, energy and artistry that have defined the festival. \nFriday\, October 2 & Saturday\, October 3\, 2026Third Street Theater inside Phoenix Center for the Arts1202 N. 3rd St.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004Doors: 6:30 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM$20 each night | $35 Weekend Pass \nTicket Link: TICKETS | BlakTinx Dance \nFriday Lineup\n5 works • 15-minute intermission • 5 works \nJuls Tarango & Juan Carlos Gutiérrez Garcia \nAngelina Ramirez \nRenee Davis \nRAIMIZ \nAlexander Patrick-Rolando \nThiditsana “Didi” \nLiliana Gomez \nShayla Eshelman & Honestine Mbuyenge \nSteven Redondo \nCandy Jimenez
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/blaktinx-dance-festival-curtain-call/
LOCATION:Phoenix Center for the Arts\, 1202 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemporary/Modern,Dance Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liliana Gomez":MAILTO:blaktinafestival@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:BlakTinx Dance Festival: Curtain Call
DESCRIPTION:BlakTinx Dance Festival celebrates 10 years with Curtain Call\, bringing together an incredible lineup of established dance artists from Phoenix and beyond for two nights at Third Street Theater. Audiences will experience a dynamic range of movement and choreographic voices\, from contemporary and modern dance to dance theater\, salsa\, hip hop\, flamenco and more. Across generations and styles\, the festival features artists who have built rich bodies of work and made their mark in the dance field. Friday and Saturday feature two completely different programs—each night its own star-studded celebration of dance. Come for one night\, or better yet\, experience both! \nPresented by Latina Dance Project\, BlakTinx centers Black and Latinx choreographers and the stories\, perspectives and artistic voices they bring to the stage. Curtain Call celebrates the artists and community who have shaped BlakTinx over the past decade while bringing together the breadth\, energy and artistry that have defined the festival. \nFriday\, October 2 & Saturday\, October 3\, 2026Third Street Theater inside Phoenix Center for the Arts1202 N. 3rd St.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004Doors: 6:30 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM$20 each night | $35 Weekend Pass \nTicket Link: TICKETS | BlakTinx Dance \nSaturday Lineup\n5 works • 15-minute intermission • 5 works \nYvonne Montoya \n Leonardo Caudillo & Rayshawn Watkins \n Emani “Lotus” Spencer \n Carla Leon & David Olarte \n RaShawn Hart \n Zarina Mendoza \n Esteban Rosales \n Ruby Morales \n Alicia Nascimento-Castro \n Jenny Gerena
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/blaktinx-dance-festival-curtain-call-2/
LOCATION:Phoenix Center for the Arts\, 1202 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemporary/Modern,Dance Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liliana Gomez":MAILTO:blaktinafestival@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS - 2027 Arizona All-State Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:AzDEO is excited to announce the 2027 Arizona All-State Dance Ensemble Audition Opportunity — a prestigious\, audition-only team for outstanding high school dancers across Arizona. \nAuditions are IN-PERSON at Scottsdale Community College (in room PE 135) on October 10\, 2026 from 9:30 am-12:00 pm.  Video submissions will also be accepted. Please review the VIDEO REQUIREMENTS to prepare your video audition. \nThe All-State Dance Ensemble represents the best of dance education. Members serve as artistic ambassadors for the Arizona Dance Education Organization (AzDEO) and will be featured at the 2027 Arizona All-State Dance Festival hosted at Shadow Mountain High School on February 20\, 2027. Other performance opportunities may be created throughout the Spring and Summer of 2027. Ensemble members will learn a routine by Anna Jones and will receive official All-State recognition\, swag\, and state-wide recognition. The All-State opportunity is an audition-based honor program that recognizes exceptional talent\, hard work\, and dedication. The All-State Dance Ensemble is a significant accomplishment and one of the highest honors an Arizona high school dancer can achieve. \nAudition fee: $35.00 AzDEO Member rate (My teacher is an AzDEO Member!)\, $50.00 Non-Member rate (my teacher is not an AzDEO Member). \nThe 2027 All-State Dance Ensemble is supported in partnership with Scottsdale Community College Dance. \nMORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/auditions-2027-arizona-all-state-ensemble/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Community College\, PE Building\, Rm 135\, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audition,Ballet,Contemporary/Modern,Interdisciplinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261020T120000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bookshelf: ‘Shape and Momentum’ by Liz Lerman (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Bookshelf: ‘Shape and Momentum’ by Liz Lerman \nTuesday\, Oct. 20 \nNoon to 1 p.m. (MST\, Arizona time) \nOnline \nASU Event and Registration: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/beyond-bookshelf-shape-and-momentum-liz-lerman \nJoin the ASU Library for “Beyond the Bookshelf\,” virtual conversations featuring ASU authors! \nOn Tuesday\, October 20\, from noon to 1 p.m. (MST)\, students\, staff\, faculty and community members are invited to participate in a virtual conversation about “Shape and Momentum: An Insomniac’s Guide for a World in Constant Motion” by Liz Lerman\, institute professor at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU. \nMarilyn Murphy\nCommunications Specialist\nASU Library \nArizona State University\nemail: ude.usanull@yhprum.nyliram\nweb: https://lib.asu.edu/
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/beyond-the-bookshelf-shape-and-momentum-by-liz-lerman-online/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, N/A\, N/A\, N/A
CATEGORIES:Audience Participation,Book Event and Dance Community Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ASU Library":MAILTO:marilyn.murphy@asu.edu
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SUMMARY:MIKIZTLI: Dia de los Muertos! (Phoenix)
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Coalition is excited to announce the 15th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival \nSaturday\, October 24 2026\n4 to 9 p.m.\nat the Arizona Center\n455 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ \nThis free family friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances\, art vendors\, food trucks\, interactive art activities\, and MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar or ofrenda. \nAttendees of all ages will enjoy an evening of mariachi music\, ballet folklòrico performances\, arts and crafts activities\, delicious food\, face painting\, and amazing art vendors. \nCome early to witness the traditional Danza Mexica ceremony\, and stay late to be part of the community procession led by “Las Flacas”\, the 8-foot-tall animated skeleton puppets\, which starts a celebration dance party with live music! \nLet’s Celebrate our beloved departed. \nInvitamos a todas las familias y sus niños! Es gratis! \nMembers of Desert Dance Theatre will participate in the festivities!
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/mikiztli-dia-de-los-muertos-phoenix-2/
LOCATION:Arizona Center\, 455 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet Folklorico,Belly Dance / Mid-Eastern,Brazilian Dance,Community Event,Dance Performance,Ethnic,Festival,Folklorico,Hispanic Heritage,Indigenous,Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary,Junk Funk,Latin,Variety Show
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SUMMARY:Register Now for Classes at Scottsdale Community College
DESCRIPTION:Interested in inexpensive\, high-quality dance training in a welcoming environment?  Take day or evening classes with SCC Dance this spring! 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).\nTeachers\, if you know of recent high school grads who might enjoy dancing with us\, please pass along our info! \nQuestions?  Contact ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/register-now-for-classes-at-scottsdale-community-college-2/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Community College\, PE Building\, Rm 135\, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Choreography & Technique,Classes,Contemporary / Modern,Dance History,Hip Hop,Jazz Dance,Latin Dance / Salsa,Somatic Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261030T203000
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SUMMARY:Line dance Halloween Party at Dance Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Wear your best costume for a fun beginner line dance class. \nWe will be learning popular line dances — but for this spooky class we will swap out their country songs for Halloween music. \nCowboy boots are always optional\, but fun for Monster Mash! \nCostumes Optional \nAll Levels  \nTeen and Adults Welcome! \n  \nLine Dance Party \n6:30 to 8:30 pm \n 6:30 pm Refreshments \n7 to 8 pm Line Dancing \n8:00 pm Free Style Dancing \n  \nRegister today! \nPre-registration $15 \nAt the door $20
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/line-dance-halloween-party-at-dance-fusion/
LOCATION:Dance Fusion\, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261108T193000
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SUMMARY:Rising Hope 2026
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Dance Project is so excited to be hosting our annual gala\, Rising Hope\, on Sunday\, November 8th\, 2026 from 5-7:30 pm at Site 17 in downtown Tucson! The event will include light hors d’oeuvres\, a host bar\, live music\, a silent auction\, a 50/50 raffle\, line dancing\, and featured performances from our middle school program\, ProjectRISE.  \nTickets are available at $30 for General Admission or $50 for VIP admission\, which includes five 50/50 raffle tickets. Prices will increase by $10 on the day of the event. To buy tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, visit  https://www.esperanzadanceproject.org/gala. \n 
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/rising-hope-2026/
LOCATION:Site 17\, 840 E 17th St\, Tucson\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance Performance,FUNdraiser,Fundraising Event,Hip Hop,Hip Hop,Modern Contemporary
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SUMMARY:Spiral Memories
DESCRIPTION:Fall Dance Concert: Spiral Memories \nPerformance dates: Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 21 at 2 pm \nFeaturing the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble \nPrepare to be captivated as performers take the stage in an immersive celebration of movement\, sound\, and storytelling. Experience powerful contemporary pieces and breathtaking classical choreography. \nThe Fall Dance Concert\, Spiral Memories\, will be a mixed-repertoire show with choreography by faculty (Brandon Lombardo\, Daniela Borgialli\, Harper Piver\, Amber Robins\, Molly Schenck\, and Sara Malan-McDonald). The show is inspired by nostalgia and a hope for the future\, with the theme being portrayed through contemporary/modern and jazz choreography. Audiences can expect fresh choreography\, beautiful set pieces\, and stunning costumes. \n  \ntickets: www.mesacc.edu/arts \n  \nThe Performing Arts Center is located on the southeast side of campus just south of Southern Avenue on Longmore. Parking is free.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/spiral-memories/
LOCATION:Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center\, 1520 S Longmore\, Mesa\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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SUMMARY:Spiral Memories
DESCRIPTION:Fall Dance Concert: Spiral Memories \nPerformance dates: Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 21 at 2 pm \nFeaturing the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble \nPrepare to be captivated as performers take the stage in an immersive celebration of movement\, sound\, and storytelling. Experience powerful contemporary pieces and breathtaking classical choreography. \nThe Fall Dance Concert\, Spiral Memories\, will be a mixed-repertoire show with choreography by faculty (Brandon Lombardo\, Daniela Borgialli\, Harper Piver\, Amber Robins\, Molly Schenck\, and Sara Malan-McDonald). The show is inspired by nostalgia and a hope for the future\, with the theme being portrayed through contemporary/modern and jazz choreography. Audiences can expect fresh choreography\, beautiful set pieces\, and stunning costumes.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/spiral-memories-2/
LOCATION:Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center\, 1520 S Longmore\, Mesa\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261121T193000
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SUMMARY:Parsons Dance
DESCRIPTION:A longtime Center favorite returning after eight years\, Parsons Dance delivers heart\, athleticism\, and pure joy in motion. It’s the kind of contemporary dance that will bring you to your feet\, no matter your age or dance background. \nKnown for its energetic style\, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Parsons’s bold ensemble work and movement has solidified it as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Works like the iconic Caught exemplify the company’s innovation and massive audience appeal. Parsons Dance will thrill audiences with its effortless movement and stunning dancers. \n“It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.” — New York Post \n“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times\, no excuses) kind of enterprise.” — The New York Times
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/parsons-dance/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270130T193000
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SUMMARY:BalletX
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Arizona premiere of BalletX\, a company that honors the classical ballet tradition while boldly advancing the art form into exciting new territory. \nForging works of athleticism\, emotion\, and grace\, BalletX is Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the company “art in motion\,” while using words like controlled\, sleek\, stunning\, inventive\, musical\, and surreal to describe BalletX’s performances. This is “dancing that you feel as you watch\,” according to The New York Times. \nThe program will include Become a Mountain\, a dance that simulates the arc of a mountain climb\, unfolding in three parts; Scales on the Wings of a Butterfly\, a meditation on the beauty and complexity that exist beyond the limits of human perception; and Sojourner\, where jazz-inspired dancers become their own instruments\, creating a rich tapestry. \nAbout the Company \nFounded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox\, the company has commissioned more than 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 150 world premieres that are “fresh\, inclusive\, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers\, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times\, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion\, creativity\, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent\, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting\, captivating audiences at prestigious venues\, including The Kennedy Center\, Vail Dance Festival\, The Joyce Theater\, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances\, international touring\, and meaningful community outreach\, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/balletx/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270306T193000
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SUMMARY:Black Grace
DESCRIPTION:Making its Arizona debut\, Black Grace brings the raw power and ceremonial depth of Pacific Island movement traditions to the stage as it redefines what contemporary dance can be. \nNoting the company’s innovative flair and theatricality\, The Boston Globe says Black Grace “packs the raw visceral power of a primal communal rite into a carefully constructed form of rigor and sophistication.” The work itself is highly physical\, rich in the storytelling traditions of the South Pacific\, and expressed with unique beauty and finesse. \nDrawing from his Samoan and New Zealand roots to create innovative dance works that reach across social\, cultural\, and generational barriers\, Artistic Director Neil Ieremia has changed the face of contemporary dance in New Zealand and turned Black Grace into one of the most recognizable and iconic cultural brands. \n“The distinguishing spirit of this troupe is incredible speed and stamina\, an exhilarating\, seemingly inexhaustible energy.” — The New York Times \nAbout the Company \nBlack Grace is New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company. It was founded in 1995 by Neil Ieremia (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit)\, one of New Zealand’s most accomplished choreographers\, a creative entrepreneur\, and an inspirational leader. Ieremia draws from his Samoan and New Zealand roots to create innovative dance works that reach across social\, cultural\, and generational barriers. The Company features some of New Zealand’s finest dancers and has toured internationally to Europe\, Japan\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Australia\, and New Caledonia. In 2004\, Black Grace made its US debut\, performing a sold-out season at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/black-grace/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Performance,Ethnic,Indigenous,Modern Contemporary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270612T140000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona | Ballet in the Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience a collection of movement works-in-progress\, created by dancers who have stepped into the role of choreographers!Experience a collection of movement works-in-progress\, created by dancers who have stepped into the role of choreographers! \nBallet Arizona’s new choreographic initiative for emerging voices marks the inaugural program of its kind and is a capstone to the company’s 40th anniversary season. These dancers have created original pieces through experimentation and collaboration. And now\, these staged works-in-progress invite audiences to observe original ballet at the cusp of evolution. \nPresented in partnership with Ballet Arizona. \n\n\nAbout Ballet Arizona \nFounded in 1986 from the merger of three companies\, Ballet Arizona has become the Southwest’s premier professional ballet company. In 2000\, Ib Andersen joined Ballet Arizona as artistic director\, and under his leadership\, Ballet Arizona mounted many seasons of successful ballet performances. Today\, the company consists of about 30 dancers under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed dancer\, choreographer\, and arts leader Daniela Cardim. Cardim was a soloist at Ballet of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and has choreographed works for myriad internationally recognized ballet companies. Ballet Arizona is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating and commissioning new\, innovative works. The company is committed to supporting diversity throughout its organization and communities\, and it takes pride in sharing the rich tradition of classical ballet and the contemporary evolution of the art form with Arizona audiences.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-ballet-in-the-making/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arizona | Ballet in the Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience a collection of movement works-in-progress\, created by dancers who have stepped into the role of choreographers!Experience a collection of movement works-in-progress\, created by dancers who have stepped into the role of choreographers! \nBallet Arizona’s new choreographic initiative for emerging voices marks the inaugural program of its kind and is a capstone to the company’s 40th anniversary season. These dancers have created original pieces through experimentation and collaboration. And now\, these staged works-in-progress invite audiences to observe original ballet at the cusp of evolution. \nPresented in partnership with Ballet Arizona. \n\n\nAbout Ballet Arizona \nFounded in 1986 from the merger of three companies\, Ballet Arizona has become the Southwest’s premier professional ballet company. In 2000\, Ib Andersen joined Ballet Arizona as artistic director\, and under his leadership\, Ballet Arizona mounted many seasons of successful ballet performances. Today\, the company consists of about 30 dancers under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed dancer\, choreographer\, and arts leader Daniela Cardim. Cardim was a soloist at Ballet of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and has choreographed works for myriad internationally recognized ballet companies. Ballet Arizona is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating and commissioning new\, innovative works. The company is committed to supporting diversity throughout its organization and communities\, and it takes pride in sharing the rich tradition of classical ballet and the contemporary evolution of the art form with Arizona audiences.
URL:https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/ballet-arizona-ballet-in-the-making-2/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts\, 7380 E Second St\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Dance Performance,Modern Contemporary
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