Nature, Movement, and Dreams Virtual Workshop
2023-08-01 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Phoenix) | AZ, United States
a moment with an image of a pool –
a lovely, crystal clear pool.
Parts of the pool are shallow –
and parts are deep.
the whole self can melt into the pool
and float in it.
the edges of self become the edges of the pool.
Joan Skinner

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Skinner Releasing movement techniques. This workshop will help participants connect with their internal selves, enhance physical well-being, and cultivate a profound sense of presence and awareness. No experience necessary!
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting your movement journey, the Skinner Releasing Technique welcomes everyone. Discover a supportive and nurturing environment where you can explore your unique movement vocabulary.

From Heaven to Earth: Diane McNeal Hunt Memorial Concert
2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
From Heaven to Earth: a posthumous concert of the work of Diane Megumi McNeal Hunt

August 5th at 6:00 pm. We are thrilled to present “From Heaven to Earth” a memorial concert of the work of Diane Megumi McNeal Hunt. In an innovative celebration of Diane’s life, directed by Anandha Ray, Arizona dancers who love Diane are recreating six of her dances in this community outpouring of love. In a unique offering, we are presenting the posthumous world premiere of a dance Diane had been creating for Renee Davis and her daughter Sakeena Cavanar, finished under the direction of Ray and we’ll show a video of Diane and Mark performing “The Blue Box”.

After the concert, videos of MarDi, the duet company of Diane and her husband Mark Vanek, will be shown in the lobby as those gathered enjoy a reception catered by Mark, and have the opportunity to share memories and stories of Diane.
ASU is generously donating the use of the Margaret Gisolo Studio Theater, the concert will start at 6:00 with goodies provided by Mark at a reception following.

To attend, RSVP “going” on this Facebook event. This becomes your reservation and will be printed as the guest list. If you know of someone not on FB who wishes to attend, have them text Mark Vanek at (480) 276-4341.
Dancers recreating Diane’s dances include Sakeena Cavanar, Renée Davis and Anandha Ray; Katie Hughs, Nicole Olsen and Amber Robins; Lisa R. Chow and D. Daniel Hollingshead. And solos by Candy Jimenez, Margie Romero Wolf, and Nicole Olson.
Rob Kaplan, William Eaton and Charles Lewis will present musical offerings and Billbob Brown will curate a memorial photo offering of Diane’s dance life.

Her husband Mark Vanek will MC, with closing remarks by Mimi Delanie.

From Mark:
“Thank you to all the people who supported us through this journey. Through all the love and support you’ve shown for Diane and me, I feel so loved by you all. I know it was all due to Diane that I have become the man I am. DIANE was extraordinary. She was exquisite, she was loving, she was exotic, passionate, and an artist that had as much passionate dedication as any one person could give. And now it resonates through us all. The pieces that you will experience this evening are as diverse in nature as Diane’s heart and emotions. Thank you for joining us to share these sacred moments. I use the word sacred because dancing was a place where she could bare her soul no matter her situation, like one of the pieces she named “Through It All, We Dance.”

I hope you can join us as we celebrate a life of magnificent beauty.

To attend please RSVP “going” as we will print the event RSVPs as our guest list.
Coming Aug 5th at 6pm

At ASU…. WHERE TO PARK: Margaret Gisolo Theater is in Bulldog Hall (formerly PEBE). It’s on Orange St. Parking is best in the Rural Road Structure which is accessible from Lemon Street or, if you’re heading south on Rural Rd, you can enter from Rural Rd. It is metered parking so you have to get a ticket when you enter and pay when you leave.

Master Classes with Dana Lawton
2023-08-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join SCC Dance for some FREE master classes with Dana Lawton, Director of Dana Lawton Dances and tenured Professor of Dance at Saint Mary’s College. Classes are Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11th, 10:00am-12:00pm, in PE 135. Come to one, several, or all! Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Master Classes with Torens L. Johnson
2023-08-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Join SCC Dance for some FREE master classes with Torens L. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Dance at Texas State University, and National Deputy Director of AileyCamp. Classes are Monday, August 14th through Friday, August 18th, 10:00am-12:00pm, in PE 135. Come to one, several, or all! Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

SCC Dance Auditions
2023-08-14 12:30 - 16:00 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Interested in dancing with SCC Dance? Come to auditions on Monday August 14th from 12:30-4:00pm in PE 135! Auditions are for scholarships, placement, and acceptance into Fusion Dance Ensemble. The audition will consist of a ballet barre, and modern, jazz and hip hop center. Visit https://bit.ly/AuditionAppAug-Jan to register. Questions? Email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Skybeat Dance Fitness
2023-08-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Dancewise Dance Studio, 5555 N 7th St, Ste 112 ​, Phoenix, AZ, 85014

FREE week of classes Dance Fusion Open House Week
2023-08-21 19:00 - 2023-08-26 19:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Join Us for a FREE week of classes!
Monday, August 21st – Saturday, August 26th 2023
Teens/Adults welcome!
All levels welcome!
No registration, just drop in or call 480-625-3900 or email moc.zanoisufecnadnull@ofni
See you in class!

BlakTinx Dance Festival (Phoenix)
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
The BlakTinx Dance Festival is back in Phoenix for another exciting season! This year’s 7th annual festival will be held at the beautiful Herberger Theater on the Kax Stage. Featuring 8 Arizona Artists and two special guest artists from out-of-state.
This year’s festival is filled with beautiful work from both emerging and established artists from our state. This year’s festival is filled with lots of exciting events; three shows, with a Q&A with the artists and a community dance class.
The BlakTinx Dance Festival 2023 lineup
Ali Adelis
Bernard Brown of BBMoves
Candy Jimenez
Carla León & David Olarte
Cynthia Gutierrez of Company Movimiento
Juls Toledo & Jay Garcia
L. Alexander Patrick-Rolando
Renee Davis
Shayla Eshelman & Honestine Mbuyenge
THE PACHANGA COLLECTIVE
The Kax Stage 222 East Monroe Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Friday August 25, 2023, 7:00 pm Followed by a Q&A
Saturday August 26, 2023, 2:00 pm
Saturday August 26, 2023, 7:00 pm
Tickets $27.50 *this includes service fees, call box office to avoid online fees.
Ticket Link: The BlakTinx Dance Festival – Herberger Theater Center
The KAX only seats 90 audience members, this show will sell out, purchasing tickets in advance is highly encouraged. To avoid paying extra fees call the box office at 602-252-8497

BlakTinx Dance Festival: Cafecito and Master Classes (Phoenix)
2023-08-26 09:00 - 12:15 | Invictus Dance Project, 6309 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 85014, United States
Cafecito & Dance Classes with Bernard Brown and Cynthia Gutierrez!
Sponsored by the Arizona Dance Coalition
Invictus Dance Project
6309 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saturday, August 26th, 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 Cafecito y Platica with Leo Caudillo
10:00 -11:00am Cynthia Gutierrez – LatinX Jazz Dance
11:15 – 12:15pm Bernard Brown – Afro-Contemporary Technique
$10 per class – drop-in | pay in-person with cash or Zelle.
Must register in advance! CLICK HERE
BlakTinx Dance Festival 2023 Masterclasses, Saturday August 26th, join us for Cafecito and Dance Classes! Sponsored by the Arizona Dance Coalition arrive early for some cafe de olla y vegan concha’s provided by Lunita Bakery. Mix and Mingle with the teaching artists, BlakTinx presenters and learn about Invictus Dance Project. Studio owner Leo Caudillo will share about his studio, rehearsal space opportunities and will give us a tour. Cynthia Gutierrez will be teaching Latinx Jazz. Bernard Brown will be teaching Afro-Contemporary Technique.
Class Descriptions, Schedule and Registration: CLICK HERE

AUDITION for STORY BOOK BALLET COMPANY (Phoenix)
2023-08-27 13:00 | Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85018, United States
AUDITION STORY BOOK BALLET COMPANY

AUGUST 27 1 PM

Open Audition
HS Dancers Ages 15-18 Ballet Level V +
No Registration Fees
Contact us at dancetheaterwest.com

STORYBOOKBALLET.COM

Once Upon A Saturday with Step's Junk Funk (Phoenix)
2023-09-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Star Autism Academy, 5807 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix, 85019, United States
Once Upon A Star invites you to join us for “Once Upon A Saturday with Step’s Junk Funk”
Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
Step’s Junk Funk is a percussion and movement art form that utilizes recycled and repurposed objects as musical instruments. Step Raptis and Lisa Chow will guide participants to create their own choreography and musical accompaniment.
Classes are open to all children and young adults with special needs. The class is $30 and includes a small healthy snack. A participant may bring a sibling for an additional $10 to cover material costs. Registration is required prior to participation.
To register call 602-548-3038 or 602-769-8800.
Classes are held at:
Star Autism Academy, 5807 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019
Facebook.com/onceuponastaraz

[nueWORK] Showcase Presented by [nueBOX]
2023-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
PHOENIX – [nueBOX], a Phoenix-based arts nonprofit, is thrilled to present the organization’s [nueWORK] showcase at Phoenix Center for the Arts’ Third Street Theater on September 2, 2023 at 7 p.m. Ranging from contemporary dance to immersive experiences, the showcase will feature powerful new performances by past and current [nueBOX] artists-in-residents Sam Arrow, Halley Willcox, Zarina Mendoza, Jisun Myung, Ruby Morales, Ellen Sickenberger, Simon, Lawrence Fung, Spencer Dennis, Anthony Kelly, and more.
[nueBOX]’s longstanding mission is to support movement-based artists in the Phoenix area. Along with numerous artist residencies offered annually, performances like [nueWORK] give artists the opportunity to connect with the community, contribute to the arts and culture of the region, and share work that is memorable, honest, and explorative.
Tickets for [nueWORK] are available for purchase online and at the event. For more information, visit:
https://nuebox.ticketleap.com/nuework2023/
Featuring work by: [nueBOX] will present the work of Sam Arrow, Halley Willcox, Zarina Mendoza, Jisun Myung, Ruby Morales, Ellen Sickenberger, Simon, Lawrence Fung, Spencer Dennis, Anthony Kelly, and more
WHEN: September 2, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
WHERE:
Third Street Theater
Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N 3rd St
Phoenix AZ 85004
TICKET PRICE: $20
PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://nuebox.ticketleap.com/nuework2023/

NATIONAL ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK Sept 10-16, 2023
2023-09-10 08:00 - 2023-09-16 17:00 | AZ, United States
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week, September 10 – 16, 2023!
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 9 – 15, 2024
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

Free Arts & Dance Theater West presents "Swan Lake with A Splash" (Scottsdale)
2023-09-10 15:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Free Arts & Dance Theater West present “Swan Lake with A Splash”
September 10, 2023 at 3:00pm
Scottsdale Center for the Arts

Featuring Story Book Ballet Company and Guest Artist Daniel Baudendistel as the Evil Sorcerer

FREE ADMISSION

National DANCE Day
2023-09-16 | 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?

Dansense-Nrtyabodha Performances
2023-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85253, United States
Join Dansense-Nrtyabodha from 5pm-7pm on September 16, 2023, at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center to enjoy dance, music and dance-theater of India. There will be:

a showcase of 3 Bharata-Nrityam students who have just received their salangai or ankle bells and
performances

by visiting music ensemble,
by Saliyamangalam Bhagavata Mela theater artist CSM Subramanyam,
by Dansense Collective artists, showing work-in-progress Changing Bodies, Shifting Landscapes. For more info on the program and artists: https://www.dansense.org/events.html

Student disount available.

Creative Connections Choreography Competition
2023-09-18 - 2023-11-06 | Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Calling all high school and professional dance companies! SCC Dance is hosting our annual Creative Connections (C2) Choreography Competition.
One high school dance program will be chosen to:

Have a $300 scholarship reserved at SCC for a designated graduate from their program
Perform the winning selection on the SCC Images in Motion dance concert, December 8th & 9th, 2023

One professional dance company will be chosen to:

Receive an $800 award
Perform the winning selection at the SCC Images in Motion dance concert, December 8th & 9th, 2023

Application deadline is Monday November 6th at 11:59pm. Click here for more information and to apply. Questions? Contact ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs
