Arizona Dance Coalition

Winter Creative Dance Retreat (Tucson)
2024-02-20 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-02-23 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
WINTER RETREAT AT TUCSON CREATIVE DANCE CENTER
February 19-23, 2024
Schedule: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (with a one hour break for lunch)
Cost: $300 (IACD members receive a 10% discount. Financial aid available.)
Location: 3131 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Instructor: Griff Goehring Limited to 15 participants.
For information contact Griff at moc.liamgnull@gnirheogffirg
To register go to the Mettler Studios web page, choose the workshops tab and scroll down. The Retreat is listed near the bottom of the page. (https://www.barbaramettler.org/workshops)

We will focus on finding group unity while embracing diversity.

**Currently all participants in activities at the Tucson Creative Dance must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.**

This workshop has been made possible through the financial support of Mettler Studios, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Convergence Ballet | 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret - Phoenix
2024-02-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Jewish Historical Society, 122 E. Culver St, Phoenix, 85004, United States
Join Convergence Ballet, Saturday February 24th at 1pm at the Jewish Historical Society for their 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret. Featuring performances by top voices from The Phoenix Theatre Company and Arizona Broadway Theatre with hits from Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera and more!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
This event will benefit Convergence with their mission to make the arts accessible through free community performances, affordable ticketed shows, and free dance programing for underserved students in our community.
Performers include: Christopher Elliot, Seth Tucker, Trisha Distworth, Dallyn Brunck, Taylor Hudson, Cherish Forbes, Brenda Foley, Katie Jurich, Sydney Davis, Jackie Brecker, and Convergence Ballet Company.

Deadline: Sedona Dance Festival Submissions
2024-02-25 00:00 | AZ
Sedona dance project will be hosting its first dance festival in Sedona! Submissions are opengo to sedonadanceproject.org to the Dance festival page for details and instructions on how to submit a dance piece. Performances will be 2 nights April 18 & 19 at the beautiful Verde Valley School theater. #dancefestival #performance #danceopportunity #sedona #sedonadance
This two-day event promises not only a platform for your dance works but also a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Sedona.
The Sedona Dance Project boast a supportive dance community and a track record of sold-out performances. This festival provides an exceptional chance for your work to be seen by fresh and appreciative eyes. We understand that traveling from out of town might come with its challenges, and if you need assistance with accommodations, feel free to reach out to us via email.
Join us in making the Sedona Dance Festival an unforgettable experience, where creativity, community, and the breathtaking surroundings of Sedona come together in a harmonious celebration of dance. We look forward to considering your application and welcoming you to this exciting event!
If selected your work will be showcased in both evening shows, April 18 & 19th.
Info & Application: https://www.sedonadanceproject.org/about-5

Dance, Advocacy & Entrepreneurship | Virtual Talk with Gina Gibney & Gilbert Small II
2024-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event, N/A, N/A, N/A
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LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Dance, Advocacy & Entrepreneurship | Virtual Talk with Gina Gibney & Gilbert Small II
Monday, Feb 26, 2024, 2 p.m.
Info & Pay-What-You-Can: https://scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/dance-advocacy-entrepreneurship/
Facebook Live: https://fb.me/e/1U8a7WUhk

About the Event
Tune into this virtual event for an engaging talk with Gibney Company’s artistic director, Gina Gibney, and company director, Gilbert T Small II, on the intersection of dance, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Gibney Company’s model for a 21st-century dance company supports sustainable careers for dancers and healthy working relationships for artists and collaborators. Company members are full-time artistic associates who contribute not only as impeccable performing artists but also as activists and cultural entrepreneurs. The artistic associates advance the quality of the organization’s artistry through performance and deepen its community engagement through Moving Toward Justice Fellowships designed to address social issues and inequities in the dance field.
About Gina Gibney
Gina Gibney, a nationally recognized leader and entrepreneur in the field of arts and social justice, is the founder, director, and CEO of Gibney, a New York City-based arts organization dedicated to dance and social action. With a belief in the vast potential of movement, creativity, and performance to effect personal change and social transformation, Gina Gibney established the Gibney organization in Manhattan in 1991. Today, Gibney’s presenting and training fellowship and residency programs have served and supported thousands of New York City artists and audiences. Community outreach programs have impacted hundreds of lives, especially those who have been impacted by domestic violence, economic inequality, and workforce development. Gibney Company has grown from a small troupe of dancers presenting Gina Gibney’s choreography into a critically acclaimed internationally touring contemporary dance company,dedicated to commissioning and presenting today’s most compelling choreographers. Gibney operates two New York City locations—280 Broadway near City Hall and 890 Broadway above Union Square—encompassing 23 studios and five performing spaces that serve as a nexus for a diverse and expansive artistic community.
About Gilbert T Small II
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Gilbert T Small II’s formal training started at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He received his bachelor of fine arts from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance in 2009. While at Purchase, he studied abroad at Codarts in Rotterdam, an opportunity that shifted his perspective, pushing him to investigate and explore the multifaceted nature of the art form. Small was a leading artist with the internationally acclaimed Ballet British Columbia under the leadership of Emily Molnar. During his 10 years with the company, he worked with choreographers like William Forsythe, Crystal Pite, Medhi Walerski, Emily Molnar, and Cayetano Soto. As a senior artist with Ballet BC, he was asked to take on the role of rehearsal director for the company’s fall 2017 season. Small is a mentor to many emerging artists in the United States and abroad and serves as guest faculty for institutions internationally, cultivating relationships, and connections across many demographics and communities.

Dance Series Sponsors
Betty Hum and Alan Yudell and Karen and John Voris

Freedom In Bloom: Art & Dance Fest (Scottsdale)
2024-03-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Artists’ School – Front Courtyard, 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Scottsdale Artists’ School
In collaboration with
Movement Source Dance Company
presents
Freedom In Bloom: Art & Dance Fest
in Celebration of Women in the Arts Month
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12 – 4 pm
Scottsdale Artists’ School – Front Courtyard
3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-990-1422
Free Admission
Join us for an interactive afternoon of visual art and dance, celebrating works created by female artists & choreographers while embracing freedom of expression for all.
12:00 Tour of School, “Best & Brightest” Art Show & Sale
1:00 Commencement Dance of India, Pushpanjali, by Amala Rajaboina
Live Sketching, Art Activities, Make & Take Art
2:15 Dance Presentation by Movement Source Dancers
Improv Dance & Art with Audience Participation
2:45 Live Sketching, Art Activities, Make & Take Art
3:15 Dance Presentation by Movement Source Dancers
3:45 Improv Dance & Art with Audience Participation
4:00 Wrap up

This program is supported in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts, and in part by Scottsdale Artists’ School Community Outreach.

NSAL/AZ 2024 Ballet Competition
2024-03-02 13:30 | South Mountain Performing Arts, 3253 W. Baseline Road, Laveen, 85339, United States
National Society of Arts and Letters 2024 Ballet Competition
Saturday March 2, 2024 at 1:30pm
South Mountain Performing Arts
3253 W. Baseline Road Laveen, AZ 85339

$2,000 in Scholarships Awarded!
The NSAL AZ Ballet Competition, hosted at the South Mountain Performing Arts, offers aspiring dancers ages 14-18, a platform to showcase their talent and dedication to ballet. A highlight of the event is the ballet class led by the legendary, Suzanne Farrell, where participants undergo assessment of their technique, guided by Farrell’s expertise and insight. In addition to class, dancers are required to prepare a ballet variation, providing an opportunity to demonstrate their individual strengths and artistry.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Rules for the National Society of Arts and Letters 2024 Ballet Competition:
1. Eligibility:
a. Dancers must be between the ages of 14 and 18 at the time of the competition.
a. The competition is open to all genders.
b. The competition is open to participants of all nationalities.
c. Professional dancers are not eligible to participate.
2. Participation Requirements:
a. Each dancer must participate in a 1.5-hour ballet class, where they will be judged on ballet technique and their ability to understand the curriculum.
b. Dancers must prepare a ballet variation not exceeding 2:30
c. Dancers must upload their music selection prior to the event.
d. Costumes are not allowed. Dancers must wear a leotard, tights, and ballet slippers or pointe shoes. Skirts are permitted for the variation.
REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/SeCS7FbfUREgkcbk6
gro.zalasnnull@ofni
www.nsalaz.org

MOMIX: Public Master Class (Scottsdale)
2024-03-03 10:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
MOMIX: Public Masterclass
Sunday, Mar 3, 2024, 10 a.m.

About the Event
Join company dancers for an exclusive public masterclass with MOMIX. This class will be designed for advanced dancers, focusing on movement and repertoire from MOMIX’s full-length production Alice.
About MOMIX: Alice
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story,” Pendleton says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention.” Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure as Alice encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems!

Info & Registration: https://scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/momix-public-masterclass/
Public Performance (March 3 at 7pm): https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/momix-alice/

Sponsors
Betty Hum and Alan Yudell
Karen and John Voris

MOMIX: ALICE (Scottsdale)
2024-03-03 19:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
MOMIX: ALICE
Sunday, Mar 3, 2024, 7 p.m.

About the Event
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story,” Pendleton says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention.” Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure as Alice encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems!
“Hard to picture a more imaginative interpretation.” — Broadway World
“MOMIX’s Alice fills the stage with a marvelously dizzying flow of physical activities and illusions amid expansive, artful projections.” — Wall Street Journal
Learn more at https://scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/momix-3-3/

Public Master Class (March 3 at 10am): https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/momix-alice/

Dance Series Sponsors
Betty Hum & Alan Yudell, Karen & John Voris

Continuing Skinner Releasing Series (Tucson)
2024-03-09 09:45 - 11:30 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
This class is the continuation of the January Skinner Releasing Series and will build on the techniques taught during that series. The series runs for 4 weekends (March 9th – March 30th on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45am – 11:30am) in the practice of listening, moving alone and together through kinesthetic awareness, growth, connection, and renewal through movement.

Men and women of all ages (professional dancers, mature movers, inexperienced dancers, and folks who love to move in a meditative and spontaneous way) are invited to participate in this class. The use of playful and deep imagery and improvisation is incorporated and the classes build on each other.
Your commitment to the series is a large part of the experience.

SRT reveals the natural grace in every human being and taps into transforming states of consciousness which awakens the Dance within and guides us in the practice of letting go; letting go of stress, letting go of unnecessary holding in our body, letting go of preconceptions about what is supposed to happen, letting go of fear of awkwardness, letting go of the belief that we somehow don’t have the “right body”.

Tactile exercises are used to give the imagery immediate physical effect in the movements of participants.

Trinity Irish Dance Company (Chandler)
2024-03-09 19:30 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) has significantly changed the direction and scope of Irish dance, re-introducing the art form as the phenomenon it is today. Founded in 1990, this innovative nonprofit repertory company redefines the medium with passion, flair, and precision. With a unique blend of uncompromising power and grace, TIDC sends a consistent message of female empowerment with a repertoire that has elevated the art form for nearly three decades. Considered an American treasure by critics and enthusiasts worldwide, TIDC holds an important place in the dance world, offering both a highly skilled presentation of traditional Irish step dance and a brilliantly engaging interpretation of contemporary world vision.
“Sophisticated and commanding” – Los Angeles Times
The Trinity Irish Dance Company, a uniquely Irish-American company was the birthplace of progressive Irish dance. Their innovative approach to the Irish dance genre “ushered in a new era for Irish step dance” (Chicago Tribune), opening up avenues of artistic freedom that led to such productions as “Riverdance.”

Sat Mar 09, 7:30pm

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Mask Alive! Festival of Masks (Mesa)
2024-03-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, 526 E Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85203, United States
Mask Alive! Festival of Masks

SAVE THE DATE
Join us for the next Mask Alive Festival
March 10, 2024 at Sunday 2-5 pm
Pioneer Park
526 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
FREE EVENT
Enjoy an afternoon in the park full of music, dance, food, art, and hands-on activities!

Desert Dance Theatre’s Step Raptis and Lisa Chow will perform STEP’S JUNK FUNK repertory.

Mark Morris Dance Group: The Look of Love (Tucson)
2024-03-12 19:30 | Centennial Hall, UA Campus, 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Mark Morris Dance Group: The Look of Love
March 12, 2024
Movement, music, and precision combine in a beautiful dance tribute to the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach. Described as “the preeminent modern dance organization of our time” by famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Morris Dance Group showcases sensational choreography sure to captivate eyes and ears.
Following the roaring success of his Beatles tribute Pepperland, Mark Morris teams up again with musical collaborator Ethan Iverson for The Look of Love, a wistful and heartfelt homage to the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach. A towering figure, across decades of popular music, Bacharach is known for crafting soaring melodies embedded in unique orchestrations influenced by jazz, rock, and Brazilian music – his longtime lyricist Hal David providing unsentimental, often bittersweet lyrics.
This evening-length showpiece features original choreography by Morris and new, lush musical arrangements by Iverson, performed by an ensemble of vocals, piano, trumpet, bass, and percussion, with singer, actress, and Broadway star Marcy Harriell on lead vocals.
The Look of Love is a production of the Mark Morris Dance Group; BAM; BroadStage, Santa Monica; Cal Performances, UC Berkeley; The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University; Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth; and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in association with Arizona Arts Live, University of Arizona; Harriman-Jewell Series; The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Modlin Center for the Arts at University of Richmond; Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech; Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts; Tennessee Performing Arts Center; UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures; and Virginia Arts Festival.
Info & Tickets: https://arizonaartslive.com/mark-morris-dance-group-the-look-of-love

ASU Dance - Grad Projects Presentations (Tempe)
2024-03-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Experience the pinnacle of artistic brilliance at the highly anticipated “Grad Projects Presentations” on March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the prestigious Margaret Gisolo Dance Hall. Join us for an extraordinary two-night event, as the graduate dance students from Arizona State University’s esteemed School of Music, Dance, and Theatre take center stage to present a captivating array of new works that push the boundaries of movement and imagination.
Witness the culmination of years of study and artistic exploration as each graduate dance student unveils their unique vision, propelled by a deep passion for their craft. With boundless creativity and technical mastery, they bring to life a tapestry of narratives, emotions, and expressions that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
“Grad Projects Presentations” offers more than just an evening of entertainment; it provides a glimpse into the future of dance as these talented graduate students take bold strides towards redefining the art form. As they forge new paths and challenge traditional norms, their creativity knows no bounds, leaving audiences inspired and captivated.

Latin Sol Festival (Tempe)
2024-03-15 10:45 - 22:30, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 22:30, 2024-03-17 12:00 - 17:00 | ASU Student Pavillion, 800 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
ASU’s Free Latin Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for March 15-17, 2024 and join us at Arizona State University for an electrifying celebration of Latin dance and culture. This year we will have more guest artists than ever before, an entirely new Cultural Celebration and a Salsa Museum Pop Up designed by our Latin Sol Committee.
Get ready to learn the rhythms of salsa, bachata, hip-hop and more. With renowned guest artists, exhilarating workshops, mesmerizing performances and unforgettable socials, the Latin Sol Festival is your ticket to an immersive Latin dance experience. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious beginner, this event promises to ignite your passion for Latin dance. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today and be part of this vibrant, dynamic and culturally-rich celebration!
Founded in 2017 as a part of ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre’s Sol Motion project, the festival is a three-day event composed of social and performance dance workshops, lectures by visiting guest artists, evening social dancing, dance performances and more at various locations on the Tempe campus.
Latin Sol encourages exposure to learning by bringing guest artists from out of state who provide varied teaching perspectives and encourage crossover interactions between multiple dance communities.
Hosted by the ASU Salsa Club, Latin Sol is primarily by ASU students and alumni for the students and alumni. Although designed primarily with the ASU community in mind, Latin Sol also welcomes and cherishes participation by outside members of the dance community. The event bridges these communities and encourages a unification of all dance lovers.

Stay in touch with the event through our instagram! @latinsolfestival
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out this form! We’d love to welcome you to the familia. https://forms.gle/ULsaUCvWPzbSg8kT8
Dates:
March 15-17, 2024
Times:
Friday 10:45AM-10:30PM
Saturday 10AM – 10:30PM
Sunday 12PM – 5PM
Locations:
Arizona State University
Student Pavilion – Senita Ballroom, 400 E Orange St Tempe, AZ 85287
Bulldog Hall – Room 132, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
Nelson Fine Arts Center – Plaza, 50 E. Gammage Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85287

Instagram: @latinsolfestival

Facebook: @asulatinsolfestival
Contact: moc.liamgnull@lavitseflosnital

(480) 263-2176
Info & Registration: https://www.latinsolfestival.com
2024 Latin Sol Schedule (Downloadable PDF)

Gibney PRO: Movement Workshop (Phoenix)
2024-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Ballet Arizona, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Gibney PRO: Movement Workshop

Friday, Mar 15, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ballet Arizona

About the Event
Dive into the repertoire of Gibney Company in an intimate workshop setting led by Gibney Company’s Artistic Associates. In this workshop designed for emerging artists, you will get a glimpse into Gibney Company’s ethos and daily practices starting with a class that will prepare you to take on the choreography of world-renowned artists such as Johan Inger, Sonya Tayeh, and Yue Yin.
Recommended for advanced dancers. Limited availability.
Gibney Company, led by Artistic Director Gina Gibney and Director Gilbert T Small II, commissions and performs works by renowned and rising international choreographers who are committed to exploring connections between the rigorous physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive, humanistic storytelling. Presenting a broad range of aesthetics and techniques, Gibney Company has an unrelenting focus on artistic excellence and social integrity.
In January 2020, Gibney received a generous lead gift to support the transformation of its professional dance company. In the 2020–21 season, the company doubled in size and made its debut at The Joyce Theater. The company recently performed as part of New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival in 2022 and is in the midst of its first national tour to nine cities across the country. Since its expansion, the company has commissioned eight new works from a wide range of choreographers, including Rena Butler, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Sonya Tayeh, and Yue Yin, and performed acclaimed repertory Johan Inger and Ohad Naharin.
Gibney Company’s model for a 21st century dance company supports sustainable careers for dancers and healthy working relationships for artists and collaborators. The company members, known as artistic associates, advance the quality of the organization’s artistry through performance and deepen its community engagement through Moving Toward Justice Fellowships, designed to address social issues and inequities in the dance field.
Info & Registration: https://scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/gibney-pro-movement-workshop/

Dance Series Sponsors
Betty Hum & Alan Yudell and Karen & John Voris
Supporting Partner

Movement Source presents Bringing It In (Tempe)
2024-03-15 19:30 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Movement Source Dance Company Presents “Bringing It In”
PHOENIX (December 18th, 2023) — Movement Source Dance Company presents their season finale, “Bringing It In,” a visual journey exploring various life themes and how we internalize them, including: freedom, connection and beauty in human form. Through modern dance, live music, and film, this multi-media event will take you on a dream-like adventure. Held at Tempe Center for the Arts in March, it promises to be an intimate spring evening of transformative movement. The company will be presenting pieces created this 2023/2024 season with musical guest artist, Megyn Neff, and guest actor, Jonathan Mincks. Bring a friend and watch, listen, and reflect on thought-provoking dances by performing artists in our local community.
When: Friday, March 15th, 7:30pm
Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
Ticket price: $20 general admission
Show runs approximately 1 hour and is appropriate for all ages. ASL will be included.
Limited seating – advanced reservations recommended.
Tickets on sale February 1st, 2024 at: TCA Box Office online or at (480) 350-2822.
For more information, visit www.MovementSourceDanceCompany.org
About Movement Source
Movement Source Inc., dba Movement Source Dance Company, a non-profit 501c3 performing arts organization, was founded in 1988. Its mission is to expand the audience for modern dance by making it more accessible through culturally diverse artistic collaborations and performances. Movement Source is supported, in part, by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, City of Tempe, Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, and members of the Arizona Dance Arts Coalition. In addition, Movement Source is a member of Local First AZ. To learn more about Movement Source, visit www.movementsourcedancecompany.org.
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Gibney Company (Scottsdale)
2024-03-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Gibney Company, led by Artistic Director Gina Gibney and Director Gilbert T Small II, commissions and performs works by renowned and rising international choreographers who are committed to exploring connections between the rigorous physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive, humanistic storytelling. Presenting a broad range of aesthetics and techniques, Gibney Company has an unrelenting focus on artistic excellence and social integrity.
In January 2020, Gibney received a generous lead gift to support the transformation of its professional dance company. In the 2020–21 season, the company doubled in size and made its debut at The Joyce Theater. The company recently performed as part of New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival in 2022 and is in the midst of its first national tour to nine cities across the country. Since its expansion, the company has commissioned eight new works from a wide range of choreographers, including Rena Butler, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Sonya Tayeh, and Yue Yin, and performed acclaimed repertory Johan Inger and Ohad Naharin.
Gibney Company’s model for a 21st century dance company supports sustainable careers for dancers and healthy working relationships for artists and collaborators. The company members, known as artistic associates, advance the quality of the organization’s artistry through performance and deepen its community engagement through Moving Toward Justice Fellowships, designed to address social issues and inequities in the dance field.

Youth Aerial Trapeze (Ages 7-13) (Tucson)
2024-03-18 15:45 - 16:55 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
All levels are welcome. For those students with aerial experience, this class offers the next step to advancing their skills. This course will concentrate on the importance of fluidity while dancing on the trapeze as well as how to incorporate dance on the floor. In addition to learning aerial skills, students work on building spatial awareness, trust & cooperation. Students will learn new hangs, swings and work on all skills learned previously. The full session is 8-weeks.

Youth Aerial Trapeze: Spring Session
2024-03-18 15:45 - 16:55 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
All levels are welcome. For those students with aerial experience, this class offers the next step to advancing their skills. This course will concentrate on the importance of fluidity while dancing on the trapeze as well as how to incorporate dance on the floor. In addition to learning aerial skills, students work on building spatial awareness, trust & cooperation. Students will learn new hangs, swings and work on all skills learned previously. The full session is 8-weeks. The following must be completely read by parent/guardian prior to registering: IN-STUDIO CLASSES.

Instructed by Amber Luckow

Dancing with the Stars (Mesa)
2024-03-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Just Announced!! Season 32 favorite, Harry Jowsey is thrilled to be joining the tour and performing at Mesa Arts Center on March 21!
Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, Dancing with the Stars is back on tour to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, brand-new live production! Stopping at Mesa Arts Center on March 21, 2024, this year’s all-new stage show will feature your favorite professional dancers from the hit television series performing glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in season 32.
Audiences at Dancing with the Stars: Live! will have the opportunity to experience the breathless excitement, the athleticism, and the artistry they see in the TV show’s famed ballroom live, up-close, and personal. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from world-renowned dancers who topped the leaderboard, including Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater and Britt Stewart.
Maarch 21, 2024
3:00pm & 7:30pm
Info & Tickets: https://www.mesaartscenter.com/dancingwiththestars

Ballet Tucson's Spring Concert
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | TCC Leo Rich Theater, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Ballet Tucson’s Spring Concert, The finale to the 23/24 season!
We close our 2023-2024 season with four diverse and dynamic works. Known for his uplifting and energetic style, celebrated American choreographer Kiyon Ross brings his third piece to Tucson, Sum Stravinsky, a charming tutu ballet with a twist. The Ballet Tucson premiere of choreographer Paul Gibson’s neo-classical ballet The Piano Dance delivers a unique blend of athleticism, grace, humor and sensuality highlighted by a brilliant array of piano solos. The audience selected winning work from our September 28, 2023 Footprints at the Fox choreographer’s showcase will make its main stage premiere. A regal jewel of classical ballet with a lively Spanish flair, Paquita makes its long-awaited return.
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm
The Leo Rich Theater
Single and Group Tickets are available for purchase online via Ticketmaster or through the Tucson Convention Center Box Office by phone 520.791.4101 or in person: 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Info & Tickets: https://ballettucson.org/spring-concert/
Spring Concert

Yumi La Rosa's Amor Al Baile 8 (Mesa)
2024-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
AMOR AL BAILE 8

Presented by Yumi La Rosa Flamenco
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
Mesa Arts Center – Piper Repertory Theater
$38 to $48
$11 Lap children (2 and under)
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This dramatic event brings together some of the world’s best talent under one roof for a flamenco and world dance extravaganza. Don’t miss this spectacular event of flamenco and entertainment.
Invited artists:
Yumi La Rosa (Baile), Misael Barraza-Diaz (Toque), Carlos Montúfar (Baile), Olivia Rojas (Cante), Max Perrault (Flautist)
Invited dance troups:
Kalaa Kendra Kathak Dance, Sedona Dance Project, Savage Rhythm, Step’s Junk Funk. and etc…
**Ticketed Event – $38 to $48
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