STOMP (Mesa)
2023-03-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Mesa Arts Center presents STOMP
March 9-12, Thursday & Sunday 7:30 pm, Friday-Saturday 8 pm | Matinees Saturday-Sunday 2 pm
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

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Convergence Ballet's "Alice in Wonderland" (Phoenix)
2023-03-11 18:30 | The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us March 11th as the Herberger Theater Center presents Convergence Ballet performing scenes from “Alice in Wonderland” at 6:30pm.
This FREE pop up event also includes select students from Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
INFO: https://www.herbergertheater.org/events/performance-pop-up-ballet-theatre-of-phoenix/
or 602-258-9481
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Ballet Tucson presents Spring Concert
2023-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | TCC Leo Rich Theater, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Ballet Tucson presents their SPRING CONCERT

March 24-26, 2023 | Friday 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm
Leo Rich Theater | 260 S Church, Tucson

FIRST LIGHT | Ballet Tucson premiere
Choreography by Price Suddarth
Music by Carly Comando
First Light is a high energy ensemble work focusing on speed, strength, and most of all the freshness of a new day. Much like the dawn— when everything is still before us— the dancers tear open the space with abandon. Through the journey of the piece we experience joy, challenge, and heartache…all the components of a beautiful complex day, and ultimately life. The dancers elegantly and seamlessly knit these varied arcs together with power and finesse, reminding us that our lives are more than any singular moment.
WALPURGISNACHT BALLET
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Charles Gounod (from Faust)
Walpurgisnacht Ballet was choreographed for a 1975 production of Faust by the Théâtre National de l’Opéra, danced by the Paris Opera Ballet. The New York City Ballet premiere was the first presentation of the choreography as an independent work. The Walpurgisnacht scene occurs at the beginning of the opera’s last act, when Mephistopheles brings Faust to watch the traditional celebration on the eve of May Day when the souls of the dead are released to wander at will. Although the ballet does not depict Walpurgisnacht per se, it does build on a sense of joyful revelry.
Presented with permission by the George Balanchine Trust.

JOPLIN
Choreography by Mark Schneider
Mark Schneider has long been a favorite choreographer of Ballet Tucson audiences. His delightfully charming and vivacious Joplin creates the perfect combination of ballet and jazz. This “Broadway Ballet” is Schneider’s homage to the King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and brings a joyful conclusion to our 37th season.
BOSSA NOVA |
Choreography by Chieko Imada
Love and laughter abound in this comedic work for five dancers by Resident Choreogrpaher Chieko Imada. Set in a 1950s Bossa Nova lounge, new connections lead to great confusion and great romance. We look forward to bringing this crowd-pleasing piece back to the stage!
FOOTPRINTS AT THE FOX PREMIERE | Winning Choreographer Brooke Amundrud
This season’s winning work of our Footprints at the Fox performance will appear in our Spring Concert.
“Exile’s Jig” | Our audience voted “Exile’s Jig” their favorite piece of the evening. Brooke, a Ballet Tucson Senior Apprentice, created the powerful and compelling work that you will now have the opportunity to see on the main stage as part of our Spring Concert at the Leo Rich Theater

Leaps for Lives 5th Annual Spring Show (Tucson)
2023-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Scoundrel & Scamp Theater, 738 N 5th Ave in Historic Y, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Leaps for Lives 5th Annual Spring Show
Leaps for Lives Dance Company invites you to the 5th annual Leaps for Lives Spring Show to benefit The Bald Beauties Project.
We will host this evening of choreographic exploration at The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre in The Historic Y at 7:00pm on March 25th, 2023.
Tickets: $12 pre-sale & $15 at the door.

About the beneficiary:
The Bald Beauties Project was conceived and created by Kelsey Taylor Luria during her treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Although Kelsey lost her battle with cancer, her spirit, legacy and desire to positively impact the lives of children with cancer lives on through the Bald Beauties Project. Our Mission: Empowering & impacting the lives of children & young adults with cancer.

About The Leaps for Lives Dance Company:
Our Mission:
We are dedicated to the art of dance and the power of community. We offer a welcoming space for dancers regardless of background or experience. Through our inclusive programs and productions we raise funding and awareness for Southern Arizona animal rescues and pediatric cancer organizations.

About Us:
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona. We work with other community dance projects to create a diverse and exciting annual dance showcase benefiting Southern Arizona animal rescues. In 2019, we premiered The Leaps for Lives Annual Spring Show which allowed us greater opportunity to do more good for Southern Arizona animal rescue organizations and pediatric cancer research organizations. We are proud to have made thousands of dollars in contributions to these organizations in our first TEN years!
https://www.leapsforlives.org

Support for the project is provided by The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, funded by the City of Tucson and Pima County.

Twilight Fringe (Mesa)
2023-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Brown Scupture Courtyard / Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, 85201
Twilight Fringe | Presented by Third Space Dance Project
Twilight Fringe features an evening of dance outdoors in the Arizona Twilight! The evening includes live performance works by local choreographers featuring local dance artists! The show includes a diversity of style, themes, and aesthetics! The live performance pieces include both dance works inspired by the space and works situated within the Brown Sculpture Courtyard.
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Pre-show durational performance (included in ticket) and cocktails and merchandise for purchase!
7:00 pm: Twilight Fringe Show
Tickets are sliding scale. The $15 ticket price is the economic ticket for those experiencing economic hardship. We appreciate if you can purchase a General Admission $20 – $30 ticket. This helps us pay for the venue rental, the technical crew, and pay the presenting artists. We rely on ticket sales to help us cover these expenses.
Thank you for supporting local dance artists and Third Space Dance Project!
Link: bit.ly/TwilightFringeTix
Artists Presenting Work:
Charlotte Adams
Movement Chaos | Nicole Olson
Rosenkrans Dans | Angela Rosenkrans
Depth Dance | Ellen Sickenberger
Desert Dance Theatre & Step’s Junk Funk | Lisa R. Chow & Step Raptis
Landon Guinn
Lauren Jimenez & Esteban Rosales
Tranze Contemporary Dance | Zarina Mendoza
Sam Arrow
Mac and Company | Macaela Church
Angelica DeLashmette & Shauna Meredith
Featuring a durational pre-peformance by Marilyn Castanada

Dance Heginbotham (Scottsdale)
2023-03-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents Dance Heginbotham
March 25, 2023, Saturday 8 pm
Celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, theatricality, and commitment to collaboration, Dance Heginbotham performs a program of repertory favorites, featuring live music by composers Luigi Boccherini, Ernst von Dohnáni, Niccolò Paganini, and Heitor Villa-Lobos. With the full range of the dancers’ virtuosity on display, the evening’s works are inspired by an array of styles, from ballet to flamenco and classical music to Spanish guitar, offering the extraordinary opportunity to experience the thrill of music and dance live on stage.
“Audiences have a chance to enter into Heginbotham’s entertaining universe, and they shouldn’t miss it.” — The New Yorker
Dance Heginbotham
Dance Heginbotham (DH) is a New York-based contemporary dance company committed to supporting, producing, and sustaining the work of choreographer John Heginbotham. With an emphasis on collaboration, DH enriches national and international communities with its unique blend of inventive, thoughtful, and rigorous dance theater works.
DH had its world premiere in 2012 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and has since been presented by Arts Brookfield, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Carolina Performing Arts, Duke Performances, Harkness Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Vail International Dance Festival, among others.
John Heginbotham, Choreographer
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, John Heginbotham graduated from The Juilliard School in 1993, and was a member of Mark Morris Dance Group (1998–2012). In 2011, he founded Dance Heginbotham, a New York-based contemporary dance company that has toured nationally and internationally. Heginbotham is a recipient of the 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship and the 2014 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award.
Sought after as a freelance choreographer, Heginbotham’s projects include RACECAR for The Washington Ballet (2019); the Tony Award®-winning revival of Oklahoma!, directed by Daniel Fish (Bard Summerscape, 2015; St.Ann’s Warehouse, 2018; Broadway, 2019; National Tour, 2021/22; Young Vic London, 2022); and John Adams’s Girls of the Golden West, directed by Peter Sellars (San Francisco Opera, 2017; Dutch National Opera, 2019). Heginbotham is the director of the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble and is a founding teacher of Dance for PD®, an ongoing collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group.

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix Summer Intensive Placement (Phoenix)
2023-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Free placement audition for Ballet Theatre of Phoenix’s 3 week summer intensive June 12th – 29th. Join us March 26th starting at 11am for placement classes.
Ages 8 – 10 | 11am
Ages 11 – 13 | 12pm
Ages 14& Up | 1pm
Address: 6201 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014

Mettler-based Dance Weekend Workshop (Tucson)
2023-04-01 08:00 - 2023-04-02 13:00 | Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
“Moving with Nature’s Rhythms”
Mettler-based Dance Weekend Workshop taught by Mary Ann Brehm
Saturday April 1, 9 am to 4 pm & Sunday April 2, 9 am to 1 pm
Tucson Creative Dance Center
3131 North Cherry Avenue Tucson, Arizona

Tuition: $110/ $100 for IACD members Financial aid is available.
All welcome, no previous experience necessary. Documentation of Covid vaccination required, Masks optional.
Contact moc.loanull@ecnadbam / 814-493-5417
Information: https://barbaramettler.org/workshops

Register HERE

Take the opportunity to tune into the rhythms of your own nature, the nature of groups, and the nature of the environment.
This workshop is funded by Mettler Studios, Inc.
The workshop has been scheduled to take advantage of the beauty of Spring in Tucson and also to coincide with the beginning of Holy Week Pascua Yaqui Easter Ceremonies at several locations around Tucson. People traveling from outside of Tucson may wish to extend their visits beyond the weekend to enhance their experience.

NAVARANG-a performance festival (Scottsdale)
2023-04-01 11:00 - 16:00 | ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85253, United States
Navarang, in many Indian languages, means colorful or beautiful and reflects the lens through which Dansense-Nrtyabodha works to invest in artists working and creating together without boundaries and to engage the community with new and immersive experiences in the arts.
11am-1pm 1st showing
12pm-3pm Food Truck by Twisted Curry
2pm-4pm Repeat showing
$20, $10, other discounts

Our Artists for this event are:

Chezale-Musical, Spoken Word
GCC Dance–Purvaranga Gratitude & Love
Jayme Wong-Punking/Whacking
Jisun Myung–Miyeokguk Project-Food Performance
John Paul Alejandro–In the Belly-Dance Theater
Saguaro High School String Quartet
Karion Houston-They Bellybutton-Freestyle
Roundtable Discussion-Pedagogy & Awareness in Dance
Sarah Jennings & co–A Moonlight Whine-Dancehall
Xochilt Huitzil-The Invitation-Salsa Fusion

Movement Source presents OPEN SPACES (Phoenix)
2023-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Movement Source Dance Company presents “OPEN SPACES,” an evening of dance and music at the Herberger Theater Pavilion (outdoor stage).
The company will perform an exciting array of new work, including a piece set by guest dance artist, Jordan Kriston.
Music by Chad Wilson Bailey and Amanda Bailey will add to the evening’s festivities!
6-7pm April 1st
Free Admission
RSVP moc.liamgnull@ecruostnemevom

ASU GAMMAGE/BEYOND presents RECKLESS UNDERDOG (Tempe)
2023-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | ASU Gammage, 1200 South Forest, Tempe, AZ, United States
In this new dance work, RUBBERBAND artistic director and choreographer, Victor Quijada has overturned traditional conventions of dance by blending choreographic principles with street dance origins in a dazzling three act masterpiece. Exploring new interpretations of ballet, breakdance and theatre, this dance piece is a whole new way to experience dance and choreography. Join us for the Party on the Promenade after the performance for food, drinks and the opportunity to meet the dancers of RUBBERBAND.

Saturday, April 1, 2023
7 PM
ASU Gammage
Tickets: https://www.asugammage.com/shows-events/reckless-underdog

ZUZI! “No Frills” Dance Happenin’ Showcase (Tucson)
2023-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Valley of the Moon, 2544 East Allen Road, Tucson, 85716, United States
ZUZI! “No Frills” Dance Happenin’: Through the Looking Glass
ZUZI! will showcase independent adult choreographers and youth performances on Sunday, April 2nd at 7pm. This year’s presentation will be a bit different than other years. The audience will show up across a period of time throughout the evening to explore in groups this magical performance environment. This exploration will culminate in a performance in the grassy stage area. We are excited to announce a new feature of this show: the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

ZUZI! “No Frills” has been in existence for 24 years and is an important venue for local choreographers/dancers/performing artists/poets to show existing work or work in progress. It is a unique opportunity to showcase work and perform in a relaxed setting. “No Frills” is a popular opportunity for youth performers, schools and youth choreography and an important venue for local choreographers to showcase new work, which can be quite experimental in nature.
This fall’s “No Frills” will take place at the historic Valley of the Moon — an enchanted historic fairyland that promotes kindness and imagination. A unique artist-created environment, Valley of the Moon offers a variety of experiences including tours, theatrical performances, and private events. Valley of the Moon is almost 100 years old and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formally incorporated in 1945 to foster tolerance and brotherly love for all mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color.
Tickets: $10 | Children under 6 FREE

Free Ballet Photo Shoot - Application Deadline (Surprise)
2023-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ, United States
Your Headline: Focused and to the point

FREE BALLET PHOTO SHOOT
In recognition of International Dance Day (April 29, 2023), I am providing a free studio photo shoot session and two retouched, high resolution digital images from the shoot to an Arizona ballet dancer. I have the highest regard for dancers and the constant discipline they endure for the sake of their art. The recipient must be a ballet dancer that is an advanced student, pre- professional, professional, a teacher of ballet, or a ballet studio owner. The recipient must be currently involved in ballet in an Arizona dance studio or ballet company. To apply, please send EMAIL providing your name, where it is that you dance ballet, and any other information that you deem helpful. The application must be received by April 7. The photo shoot will be scheduled for a later date.
Congratulations to all of those involved in dance. Enjoy your day!
Ron Brewer Images
Dancer Credit: Cheyenne You

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Mesa)
2023-04-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Mesa Arts Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
April 7-8, 2023, 8 pm
Celebrating over 60 years of unparalleled artistry, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater never fails to remind us of the power of dance to bring people together. These dancers dazzle with their trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy and bring audiences to their feet at every performance. The ground-breaking, forward-thinking company returns with new and classic works, including founder Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations, the “Ailey gift that somehow keeps on giving” (The New York Times).
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Dance Fusion Presents Free Adult/Teen Beginning Basics Tap Class (Scottsdale)
2023-04-08 08:45 - 09:30 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Beginning on February 4, 2023, Dance Fusion is offering a free Adult/Teen Beginning Basics Tap with Ranae Boholl-Rochon!
Class is from 8:45-9:30 on Saturdays until July 31, 2023.
Please sign up on our website: Register
There is no class on 3/11/23, 4/15/23, 6/17/23, 7/1/23, or 7/22/23. Remember to always check our schedule before coming to class. There may be an occasional last-minute change and we don’t want you to miss it.
Ranae Boholl-Rochon is one of the amazing members of our Dance Fusion Staff!
She started her dancing career in Aberdeen South Dakota, had apprenticeships at Chi-Town Dance and Giordano dance, followed by a Distinguished Artist scholarship at Hope College. After moving to Phoenix, she performed in Super Bowl XXX and XXXI, at the Las Vegas Mirage, and the Beverly Hills Hotel. She has performed with the Beach Boys, Diana Ross, James Brown, Standing O Productions, Contempo Tap Company, Showstoppers Interactive Entertainment, and danced in industrial shows for Oscar Meyer, Pepsi, Toyota, Intel, and America West. In addition to judging nationwide dance competitions and owning her own tap company, Renae has been teaching at independent dance studios and public schools for almost 30 years. Though she is trained in all types of dance, tap is her passion and will always be her first love.

Hoorvash Dance Company presents Dance to Freedom
2023-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
A fusion of contemporary Persian and Spanish Dance stylization. Choreography by Heidi Javaheri.

This show is dedicated to Women, Life, and Freedom movement in Iran. It brings awareness to the struggles for freedom of all women around the world.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

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Beginner Argentine Tango Course - Scottsdale
2023-04-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place SNAP, 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Beginner Argentine Tango Course – Scottsdale
Come learn Argentine Tango from the ground up!
In this 8 week (12 hour) foundational course you will:
*learn the foundation of Tango
*improve your overall physical and mental health
*boost your immunity and confidence
*make new friends
No experience expected
Tuition:
Couple: $500
Single: $275
𝗧𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
*12 hours of class instruction
*limited class size
*private FB group with your peers
*FREE entry to session practica
*First glances at the next edition of the Tango Workbook
*Get the news first for events and other Argentine Tango possibilities hosted by Daniela and International Argentine Tango Academy
*discounted rates on Private Lessons
**𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕖 – 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝟠 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕖, 𝟙 𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕥𝕠𝕥𝕒𝕝 𝕠𝕗 𝟙𝟚 𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤.
***IATA does their best to ensure role balance in every class, so registration in advance is appreciated
When payment is received you are registered.
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*REFUND POLICY
-50% refundable after the 1st class
-No refunds after the 2nd class
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Arizona Trolley Dances
2023-04-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and The Movement Source Dance Company present the second annual Arizona Trolley Dances. This series of site-specific dance performances originates at the Center, where patrons hop on a trolley for short dance works in various locations around Old Town Scottsdale.
Multiple Arizona-based companies and movement artists will be showcased at this event. Discover diverse dance styles and hidden locations around Old Town Scottsdale for a one-of-a-kind event, where the artistry of movement revels in a sense of place.
Show Dates & Times:
April 14 at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
April 15 at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
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The Movement Source Dance Company
Founded in 1988, The Movement Source is a nonprofit, multimedia modern dance company whose mission is to expand the audience for dance in Arizona by creating exciting, accessible dance works, education programs, and events. New works are generated each season to keep audiences and artists motivated, challenged, and interested. Many major performances are interpreted for the deaf community.
Company members represent a broad spectrum of diverse talents and backgrounds that are continually enhanced each season through collaborations with artists from various media (visual artists, musicians, writers, videographers, and actors) to create exciting new works that integrate their art forms with dance. The company is creative in its approach to choreography, community-based education, and performances in theaters and nontraditional sites.
Movement Source Dance Company is a recipient of a Community Arts Grant from the city of Scottsdale.
