Contemporary Modern Classes (Tucson)
2025-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
This open level class explores modern and postmodern dance in a fun and inviting environment. Drawing from release technique, floorwork and contemporary dance, the class offers a dynamic exploration of movement and musicality allowing for personal growth and artistic exploration. Appropriate for movers with some dance experience to more advanced movers, the class can be modified to your level of dancing.
Classes run Mondays from 4-5pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. January 6-April 28, no class on March 31. Suggested donation: $10. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds.

Flamenco Class - Spring Semester (Chander/Phoenix)
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | AZ
The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace change, to challenge yourself, and to dance through life with passion. This year, why not step into something bold, beautiful, and transformative? Flamenco is more than just a dance—it’s an expression of the soul, a celebration of culture, and a way to connect with your deepest emotions.
For registrations or any questions, please email moc.asoralimuynull@imuy

Zuzi! Morning Modern (Tucson)
2025-03-26 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-04-02 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

Youth Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2025-03-26 16:00 - 17:15, 2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:15 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
These class sessions blend the elegance of dance with the exhilaration of aerial trapeze. Designed for youth ages 7-11, students will discover the magic of flight, develop a joy for movement, and build a community of new friends. No prior experience necessary. Two class sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 4-5:15pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. Session 1: January 15-March 5. Session 2: March 19-May 7. $250 per session.

Adult Aerial Trapeze Dance (Tucson)
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
These class sessions offer individuals a unique blend of strength, flexibility, and artistry through the art of aerial trapeze. Discover a passion for flight and unleash your inner acrobat in a safe and supportive environment. No prior experience necessary. Two class sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5:30-7pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. Session 1: January 15-March 5. Session 2: March 19-May 7. $250 per session.

Ballet Arizona's Spring Mix (Phoenix)
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Spring Mix

A Ballet Soundtrack You’ll Never Forget!

A program of contemporary ballets kicks off the spring ballet season. Spring Mix celebrates masterful and diverse choreography with works from both emerging and celebrated choreographers. Experience three short but dynamic ballets, similar to a collection of short stories.
From the timeless beauty of Vivaldi to the raw intensity of Radiohead, plus a spellbinding live performance by Les Mill Ave, Spring Mix is an auditory and visual masterpiece! Experience it March 27-30 at Orpheum Theatre—get your tickets today!
$39-$169

Orpheum Theatre
March 27 at 7:00pm
March 28 at 7:30pm
March 29 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
March 30 at 1:00pm

Our Spring Mix program this year will be truly special:

Christopher Wheeldon’s Within The Golden Hour

Music by Ezio Bosso and Antonio Vivaldi
Experience Christopher Wheeldon’s masterful choreography with this awe-inspiring ballet that has quickly become an audience-favorite.

A world premiere by Nayon Iovino, Akelarre

Music by Thomas Breadon, Jr.
Performed live by the Mill Ave Chamber Players
In this powerful world premiere performance, Resident Choreographer Nayon Iovino’s work evolves and transforms as the dancers explore each movement. Augmented with an original score by Thomas Breadon Jr, audiences will have the opportunity to hear live music by local ensemble, Mill Ave Chamber Players.

Robert Bondara’s Take Me With You

Music by Radiohead
See Robert Bondara’s emotive choreography set to music by Radiohead. With costume design by Bondara himself, this piece has captivated audiences since its debut at the Poznan Opera Ballet in Poland.

Studio Spotlight
Go behind-the-scenes! Join us for an in-studio rehearsal with the dancers, learn more about the production from our Artistic team, engage in a Q&A, and MORE!
March 14, 2025 at 7PM – $30
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Performance Chats
Performance chats give attendees the opportunity to participate in a FREE Q&A with the company dancers before or after the show.
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20% off for all of our remaining mainstage performances, including Spring Mix and All Balanchine.
Use PROMO CODE: AZDC.
Discount not valid for Savers or Premium Seats.

Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
2835 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

Scorpius Dance Theatre's THE LONG DANCE (Phoenix)
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | KAX Theater at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Scorpius Dance Theatre presents THE LONG DANCE
*Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/…/the-long-dance-phoenix-scorpius…Prepare for an unforgettable, immersive journey through the heartbeat of our existence. THE LONG DANCE is an extraordinary, uninterrupted odyssey of life’s intricate voyage from beginning to its inevitable end. This production weaves multiple narratives into a single, flowing movement of humanity. Witness stories of love, struggle, joy, and transformation in this hour-long, uninterrupted dance performance by Scorpius Dance Theatre. Show Credits:Photography: Rose TorresDancer: Nicole L. Olson

Run Time: 70 minutes (no intermission)

Age Recommendation:Teen/Adult

Herberger Theater Center
KAX Stage
March 27-29, 2025

Hafla Party By Dance Fusion (Scottsdale)
2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Join us for another magical night of Hafla at Dance Fusion!
Where any levels and ages are welcome
Drummers are invited! (Bring your own drum)
Doors open at 6 PM and the event starts at 7 PM.
Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting night of live music and belly dancing!

The School at Jacob's Pillow 360 Workshops (Tempe)
2025-03-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Arizona State University-Tempe, Tempe, AZ, United States
The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops provide pre-professional and early career dancers ages 14+ an opportunity to learn from acclaimed dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Led by Artist Faculty and School Alumni, Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops include a movement class and a dialogue session for dancers to ask questions and hear personal Pillow experiences from alumni and faculty. Offered in a diverse selection of styles, 360 Workshops are designed to inspire and connect dancers to the Pillow’s network of established artists in the field. 360 Workshop participation is not required for admittance consideration, though they can serve as a pre-screening informative tool to School Staff and Artist Faculty of possible School applicants. $20 per in-person workshop & $15 per virtual workshop, Pre-registration required.
March 30, 2025 12:30PM ~ Creating in Jazz Workshop with LaTasha Barnes
March 30, 2025 3:00PM ~ Contemporary Workshop with Dolly Sfeir
Location: Arizona State University
Price: $20/person
Registration:
REGISTER HERE
https://www.jacobspillow.org/school/360-workshops-intensives/
All registered dancers will receive an email confirming their successful registration and an informational email closer to the workshop date. Space is limited in each workshop. Check our website for additional opportunities, details, and updates about 360 Workshops.
If you have questions or need additional information, we are happy to help. Please email us at gro.wollipsbocajnull@loohcs.

The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops provide pre-professional and early career dancers ages 14+ an opportunity to learn from acclaimed dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Led by Artist Faculty and School Alumni, Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops include a movement class and an Info Session for dancers to ask questions and hear personal Pillow experiences from alumni and faculty. Offered in a diverse selection of styles, 360 Workshops are designed to inspire and connect dancers to the Pillow’s network of established artists in the field.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required and the workshop fee is $20.. REGISTER HERE

Bessie Award winner and New York Times critically acclaimed Breakout Star of 2021, LaTasha Barnes is a multi-hyphenate Tradition-bearer of Black American Social Dance from Richmond, VA. A dynamic educator, performer, and choreographer, Barnes is globally celebrated for her musicality, athleticism, and infectiously joyful presence throughout the cultural traditions she bears: House, Hip Hop, Waacking, Authentic Jazz, and Lindy Hop, among them. Her expansive artistic, competitive, and performative skills have made her a frequent collaborator to Dorrance Dance, Timbre Arts Group (Singapore), Ephrat Asherie Dance, and many more. Her leadership and business acumen have placed her in positions of service as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Ladies of Hip-Hop FestivalⓇ, Vice President of Marketing & Outreach for the International Lindy Hop ChampionshipⓇ, Co-Director of the Black Lindy Hoppers Fund and HellaBlackLindyHop Performance Troupe, Board Member of the Frankie Manning Foundation, and a contributing member to the NEFER Global Movement Collective.
Expanding the scope of impact for the communities she serves, LaTasha completed her self-designed Master’s Degree in Ethnochoreology, Black Studies, and Performance Studies at New York University Gallatin School in 2019. Her thesis and continuing dance research are working to bridge the gap between communities of practice and academic cultural dance research, performance, preservation, and pedagogy, as well as expand the reach of dance as a healing tool for US military veterans like herself. In concert with these efforts, she is deeply honored to be a part of the Brain Trust developing the ground-breaking stage production SW!NGOUT, bringing the passion and power of Lindy Hop and its community to the concert stage. She is honored to be the visionary and Artistic Director of the intergenerational and intercommunal cultural arts experience, The Jazz Continuum, supported by Guggenheim Works & Process and Jacob’s Pillow in 2021. This two time Bessie Award winning exploration has recently been presented by the Joyce Theater (2022), Celebrity Series Boston (2023), Bates Dance Festival (2023), and was awarded a NEFA National Dance Project Grant. In support of the dialogue surrounding cultural art forms, LaTasha is a contributing author to the 2022 National Dance Education Organization Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award winning text Rooted Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and Equity in the Twenty-First Century (2021). Ensuring future artists and dance scholars maintain authentic cultural context as they move through the world bearing forth Black dance traditions, LaTasha is honored to serve on the faculty of Arizona State University School of Music, Dance & Theater as Assistant Professor of Dance.
Across all her efforts, LaTasha’s eternal purpose is to inspire fellow artists and arts enthusiasts to champion æffective artivism through cultivating an authentic sense of self and intention in their creative expressions and daily lives.

Dolly Sfeir is a director and choreographer who grew up in Lebanon and moved to the States at the age of 19. She is a 2022 NYFA/NYSCA Artist Fellow in Choreography, the 2019 Grand Prize winner of the Palm Desert Choreography Competition, recipient of a 2023 NYSCA choreography grant, and a recipient of The Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellowship at Jacob’s Pillow. She was awarded a residency with CUNY Dance Initiative to create an evening-length work which premiered at LPAC in Spring 2022, and was artist-in-residence for Abingdon Theatre Company. Her company commissions include Holstebro Dansekompagni in Denmark, WHIM W’HIM, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, Battery Dance Company, Boca Tuya, and Litvak Dance. She has been a guest choreographer and creative practice teacher at universities such as Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Marymount Manhattan College, Chapman University, Montclair University, CSU Long Beach, Orange Coast College and CSU Fullerton.
She has developed a creative practice methodology, focused on unleashing creativity which she offers in universities, studios, and theaters nationally and internationally. She led a course in the methodology at Chapman University. New Dialect has offered her and collaborator James Barrett a research residency for a new duet. Her work has been performed in venues and festivals such Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Battery Dance Festival, Diavolo Dance Theatre, and Dance Gallery Festival. Her film “It Cries too Loudly” has been at dozens of festivals such as San Francisco Dance Film Festival and Portland Film Fest, and has received awards such as ‘best short film’ (Wild Dogs Festival) and ‘best cinematography’ (Eastern Europe film festival). She is movement director of the upcoming play “The Pride Before.” Her work “Everybody is happy these days” toured in Denmark. She graduated summa cum laude from CSU Long Beach with a Dance BFA. In Lebanon, Sfeir appeared in nationwide musicals by the Rahbani Brothers including work choreographed by Debbie Allen.

Leah Brandon
She/Her (What is This)

Interim Director of The School at Jacob’s Pillow
gro.wollipsbocajnull@nodnarbl
Jacob’s Pillow
Dance Festival, School, Archives, Community Programs
358 George Carter Road
Becket, MA 01223
jacobspillow.org
**I work remotely, on the road for 360 Workshops and Intensives, and at Jacob’s Pillow during Festival months.. Email continues to be the most efficient way to receive a quick response.**
We are excited to share that The School at Jacob’s Pillow has announced our 2025 School Programs! Apply on Acceptd by the Priority Deadline on January 27 at 11:59pm EST to receive a $5 discount code for one of our 360 Workshops, happening around the country. To learn more about our 2025 School Programs, visit our website here. Dance with us at the Pillow and around the country in 2025–we’d love to meet you!
To learn more about The School Experience, check out this video!

Creative Dance Lab (Tucson)
2025-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Creative dance invites us to make up our own dance, to find new ways to move, and new ways to
collaborate with others. This workshop series is an invitation to develop one’s own natural movement
resources. Each meeting will present creative problems to solved by individuals and in groups using
improvised movement. Newcomers to the art of dance as well as experienced movers are welcome.
Adults and older teenagers are welcome. Sign up for all four sessions or a single meeting.

Four class sessions will be offered on Sundays from 3-5pm at the sYnapse at Studio Y. March 23-April 13 $120 for all 4 sessions.
Session 1, March 23: The Sum of the Parts. How can you move the distinct parts of your body? Your
fingers? Your spine? How can you move with another? How can a group move?
Session 2, March 30: What’s That Sound? Creative dancers make up their sounds and music or they
move in silence. The sounds of the voice, hands and feet provide accompaniment, evolving naturally out
of the dancers’ movement.
Session 3, April 6: Where Are We? Knowing where we are in the world around us is a basic survival skill!
Dancers develop their use of space as a natural element of their movement expression. What does the
movement look like? Where is it going? Where are the dancers in relation to the environment and each
other?
Session 4, April 13: Relationship Gives Meaning. A dance is a series of movements. The similarities and
differences in the quality of each movement expresses an idea. The dancer makes choices to guide those
ideas into a clear theme. When two or more people dance together, they may express unity or contrast
or any variety of complementary relationships.

National Society of Arts and Letters Arizona Awards Dinner (Paradise Valley)
2025-03-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Paradise Valley Country Club, 7101 N Tatum Blvd, Paradise Valley, 85253 , United States
National Society of Arts and Letters Arizona (NSAL/AZ) Awards Dinner
March 30, 2025 at 5:30pm
Honoring:
Medallion of Merit – Suzanne Ferrell
Dance Educators – Ann Ludwig and Beth Lessard
Arts Advocates – L. Roy Papp & Associates
Evening Events include:
Cocktail Reception
Dinner and Honoree Celebration
Performance by NSAL Award Recipients
Information:
Cocktail Attire, Valet Parking Provided
Tickets – https://nsalaz.org/annual-awards-dinner/

Register Now for SCC Dance's Summer Conservatory
2025-04-03 - 2025-05-27 | Scottsdale Community College, PE Building, Rm 135, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
SCC Dance is offering our full conservatory again this summer! Sign up to dance for 5 weeks, 4 days per week. Options are available for partial conservatory attendance, and we also have night classes as well. Details about the conservatory are below:

May 27th through June 26th
Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Classes in somatics, ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, repertory
$291 tuition for Maricopa County residents
Register for DAN290AC (10874)

If you have questions, or for information about partial conservatory options and evening classes, email ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs.

Ballet Master Workshop with Natalia Magnicaballi (Scottsdale)
2025-04-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Join Natalia Magnicaballi for an exclusive Ballet Master Workshop, where you will delve into the artistry, technique, and musicality of two contrasting Balanchine ballets. Experience firsthand how the same choreographer created vastly different atmospheres and movement approaches while refining your understanding of Balanchine’s stylistic nuances.
This immersive two-part series is designed for dancers and ballet enthusiasts eager to deepen their appreciation of Balanchine’s genius through both historical context and practical exploration.
April 3rd & April 10th, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $150
(Total cost for the two-part series.)

CONDER/dance True North: Tiny Dances (Tempe)
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
Join us for TRUE NORTH: Tiny Dances 2025—an enchanting evening of bold ideas on the tiniest of stages! Experience 12 incredible choreographers pushing the boundaries of movement in the stunning outdoor amphitheater of the True North Patio at Tempe Center for the Arts.Seating is limited, so secure your tickets early for you, your friends, and your loved ones! When: April 4, 2025 Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, True North Patio Showtimes: 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM (same show, two chances to see it!) Tickets: LinkLooking forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you and your TRUE NORTH energy!

Zuzi! Morning Modern (Tucson)
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:15 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Begin your morning with movement! Join Nanette Robinson to explore the freedom and creativity of movement in this drop in contemporary modern dance class series. Blending technique, improvisation, and self-expression, this class is designed for dancers of all levels. Classes run Saturdays from 10-11:15am at the sYnapse at Studio Y. April 5-April 26. Suggested donation: $10. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds.

El Puente Festival (Tempe)
2025-04-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85281, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Presented by Cultural Coalition and Tempe Center for the Arts, the 13th Annual El Puente Festival, is a free event that showcases the Valleys most talented youth performers with a day full of music, dance, and storytelling.
Known for its signature community parade across the bridge, or “el puente” in spanish, this festival brings together artists of all ages to highlight the importance of connecting traditional arts and culture practices from one generation to the next. High school mariachi music, elementary school ballet folklórico dances, and free arts activities are just a few of the things attendees will enjoy during this event.
The festival will have a variety of educational and arts activities for youth of all ages, including free books, hands-on crafts, and activities that get excited feet moving to the beat of the live music. Cultural Coalition will activate multiple areas of TCA with the performing arts including the Studio, lobby, and outdoor areas for food trucks and more!
This event is made possible with support from Tempe Center for the Arts, Raza Development Fund, SRP, and individual donors.
Free Tickets must be reserved to attend Studio performances at https://culturalcoalition.com/elpuente/
