Arizona Dance Coalition

UA Dance CHALLENGE: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (Tucson)
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Stevie Eller Dance Theatre / University of Arizona, 1713 E University Blvd, Tucson, 85721, United States
University of Arizona School of Dance presents
CHALLENGE: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 1:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 1:00 pm
Phone: (520) 621-3341
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Witness the creativity and talent of our students. Each semester brings a new set of young choreographers to the stage, offering fresh perspectives and innovative works that showcase the future of dance. This inspiring concert is more than just a performance; it’s a chance to see our students’ growth as visionary artists and collaborators. Be there to support and celebrate their creativity, passion, and dedication as they present an evening of captivating choreography that highlights their potential and artistry.

FREE Beginning Weekly Tap Classes for Adults and Teens at Dance Fusion
2025-12-06 08:45 - 09:30 | Dance Fusion, 7601 E Gray Road Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Join Renae Rochon every Saturday at 8:45 am – 9:30 am for a free Beginner Tap class!
Adults and Teens!
If you always wanted to Tap, now is your chance to learn for free from a great instructor!

Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker (Chandler)
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Ballet Etudes’ The Nutcracker
Join Ballet Etudes for our 39th annual production of The Nutcracker! Let Clara’s magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with colorful costumes paired with Tchaikovsky’s original score, Ballet Etudes’ Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family.
https://balletetudes.net/all-performances-2
Ticket Info: https://balletetudes.net/the-nutcracker
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Fri, Dec 5 at 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 6 at 1:00pm & 4:30pm
Sun, Dec 7 at 3:00pm
Tickets: $42.50
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ballet-etudes-nutcracker-tickets/artist/2147773
Box Office: 480.782.2680

Mesa Arts Center – Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater
One East Main St. Mesa AZ, 85201
Saturday, December 13 – 21, 2025
Sat, Dec 13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sun, Dec 14 at 3:00pm
Sat, Dec 20 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sun, Dec 21 at 3:00pm
Tickets: $45
Buy Tickets: https://www.mesaartscenter.com/show-details/ballet-etudes-the-nutcracker
Box Office: 480.644.6500

Pima Dance presents FLEX (Tucson)
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Pima Community College CFA Proscenium Theatre, West Campus, 2202 W Anklam, Tucson, AZ, 85709, United States
Pima Dance presents Flex
December 5 & 6, 7 p.m.
West Campus Center for the Arts
Proscenium Theater
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Directed by new dance lead Julie Andrews, M.F.A., “Flex” highlights the breadth of dance genres offered at the College, including jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, ballet and folklórico.
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Tickets: $10
$8 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups
Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pima-arts-25-26-season-4645103
Come see our amazing dance performance ‘Flex’ on December 5th and 6th at 7:00pm in the Proscenium theater on Pima west campus! #pimacommunitycollege #pccarts #pimadance

PVCC Dance presents United in Motion
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Paradise Valley Community College, Center for the Performing Arts, 18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
PVCC Dance presents Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion”
Dec 5, 2025 – 7 to 9pm
Dec 6, 2025 – 7 to 9pm

Paradise Valley Community College – Center for the Performing Arts
18401 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85032
FREE and Open to the Public

Join the PVCC Dance Program for its Fall 2025 Dance Collection “United in Motion”. The dance concert will feature the work of both faculty and students, plus guest artists like the Golden Phoenix Lion Dance Group and Quinto Elementato (contemporary dance company from Puebla, Mexico). The dance concert will include ballet, contemporary dance, hip hop, Jazz, Ballroom, and Swing.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents Hung Dance from Taiwan
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St, Scottsdale, 85251, United States
SCPA is offering 15% off on tickets! Use promo code: DANCEAZ
Check out info about the company and the featured performance: https://scottsdalearts.org/whats-on/events/hung-dance/
Set to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music, BIRDY takes audiences on a journey from tradition to modernity, seamlessly blending tai chi with contemporary dance in the Taiwan-based company’s Arizona premiere. A captivating dance piece by choreographer Hung-chung Lai, BIRDY explores the interplay of freedom and limitations within Taiwan’s communities through societal dynamics and personal narratives. Lai uses symbolism and the deconstruction of traditional Chinese opera props to examine both Western mythologies and Eastern traditions. Hung Dance performances invite audiences to interpret, imagine, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty.
Join us for a post-show discussion following the performance.
About the Company
Hung Dance is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by artistic director and choreographer Hung-chung Lai. Inspired by the word “Hung” (翃), the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. The company has earned numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces Watcher and BIRDY and has captivated audiences across the world. Lai’s choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera, mythology, and tai chi with contemporary concepts, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate.

Zuzi! Monday Modern (Tucson)
2025-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Monday Modern
Dec 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The sYnapse at Studio Y, 650 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Donation based open level contemporary modern drop in classes with Jamey Garner Powers!

Zuzi! Wednesday Modern (Tucson)
2025-12-10 09:30 - 10:45 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Wednesday Modern
Dec 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
The sYnapse at Studio Y, 650 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
A donation based morning modern drop in class with Nanette Robinson!

Dancers Needed ASAP! (Phoenix)
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85018, United States
AUDITION FOR DANCERS!!!!
Dancers Needed ASAP!
Audition Location:

Dance Theater West
3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Audition Dates & Times:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 / 6pm-8pm
Thursday, December 11, 2025 / 6pm-8pm
Monday, December 15, 2025 / 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 6pm-8pm

We are looking for dancers for upcoming performances and new works who are available to start rehearsing as soon as possible.
AUDITION is FREE to Dancers interested in performing in the upcoming performances.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please fill out this form.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/5FjH7mxJuqkWg7Gq5
INFO: Contact gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL or TEXT 602-740-7626
AUDITION – Dancer Requirements:
Have flexible schedule and be available to rehearse and perform.
Be versatile and have performance experience in modern dance.
Experience in other dance forms and performing arts disciplines is a PLUS.
Must be responsible with reliable transportation.
We understand that dancers may have jobs and other obligations, so we will consider that when casting and scheduling rehearsals.
Upcoming Performances:
January 10, 2026 – Dance West Festival at Peoria Performing Arts Center
February 6-7, 2026 – Sister Moses at Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, Bastrop, TX
March-April 2026 (Pending) – Dance in the Park performing Step’s Junk Funk “Samsonite”
(Note: Other performance opportunities may be added throughout the season.)
Dancers are compensated for DDT Presented/Sponsored Events/Performance and Fee Engagements. Some engagements do not pay, but we will try our best to pay at least a stipend when monies are available.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/5FjH7mxJuqkWg7Gq5
INFO: gro.ertaehTecnaDtreseDnull@asiL or TEXT 602-740-7626

Zuzi! Friday Modern (Tucson)
2025-12-12 09:30 - 10:45 | sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N. 6th Ave. ​, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Friday Modern
Dec 05, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
The sYnapse at Studio Y, 650 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
A donation based morning modern drop in class with Nanette Robinson!

Convergence Ballet Company's The Nutcracker (Phoenix)
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States
The Nutcracker
Dec. 12 – 14 | Herberger Theater Center

A new approach to the holiday classic with fun for the whole family.

Delight in holiday magic with Convergence Ballet and students from Ballet Theatre of Phoenix for this holiday classic.
We are thrilled to welcome back Silambam Phoenix and ¡Ay Flamenco! in the Land of the Sweets for an unforgettable community and cultural performance.

Tickets are selling quick; grab yours http://bit.ly/4lvqlDk
Show times: �December 12, 6:00pm
December 13, 1:00pm & 6:00pm
December 14, 1:00pm

#nutcracker #performance #balletstudio #conballetco #ballettheatrephx #dancestudio #ratking #balletworld

Ballet Yuma's The Nutcracker
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | McBride Auditorium at Snider Hall, 400 S 6th Ave, Yuma, 85364, United States
Ballet Yuma is looking forward to our 31st Nutcracker season! Performers include our Ballet Yuma company dancers, Professional dancers courtesy of City Ballet of San Diego and University of Southern California- the Glorya Kaufman school of dance, our Yuma Ballet Academy students, as well as our very own Yuma community members. We will have three full length performances-Friday Dec. 12th at 7:00pm, Saturday Dec. 13th at 3:00pm , and Sunday Dec. 14th at 1:00pm.
This year we are introducing a special “Sensory Friendly” performance on Saturday morning December 13th at 10:30am. Revel in the holiday joy of The Nutcracker, presented by BALLET YUMA!
Tickets can be purchased at Balletyuma.org. For further information please contact Alexandra Urias at gro.amuytellabnull@tnatsissa-nimdA. Photo credit Bill Butler #nutcracker #yuma #yumaevents #landofsweets #supportlocal

Ballet Arizona's The Nutcracker (Phoenix)
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The Nutcracker
with live music by The Phoenix Symphony

December 12 – 27, 2025
Symphony Hall

Choreography: Ib Andersen
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Runtime: approx. 2 hours, inclusive of intermission

Thank you for supporting Ballet Arizona with sold out performances 3 years in a row!

JUST ADDED DUE TO DEMAND! 12/23 2PM and 12/26 7:30 PM

Ballet Arizona returns to Symphony Hall in grand fashion with this holiday classic. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker as Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is masterfully performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Follow Clara’s wintry adventures as she battles mischievous mice and charms the Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether this is your first Nutcracker or your 101st, this heartwarming tradition never fails to enchant and draw smiles from all!

Scottsdale Community College Dance presents Images in Motion
2025-12-12 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, United States
Images in Motion

When: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ
How to Attend: Reserve in-person tickets and register for the livestream. Walk-ins will be first-come, first-served
Admission: Free (donations accepted)

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Images in Motion, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025. Images in Motion will be presented in person and via livestream.
In the tradition of inspiring productions, SCC dancers and guest performers will demonstrate their artistic and physical excellence through a variety of dance styles in Images in Motion. This all-ages concert will provide a thrilling evening of entertainment.
The performers will be:
Instinct Dancecorps, an SCC company performing works by faculty members Karryn Allen and Angela Rosenkrans, as well as guest choreographers Liz Dibble, RaShawn Hart, and Hannah Victoria
Fusion Dance Ensemble, an SCC company performing works by faculty members Karryn Allen, Adrian “Lobo” Miramontes, Jennifer Rhea McKusick, and Lisa Thorngren
Guest performers will showcase this year’s winners (yet to be determined) of SCC’s Creative Connections Choreography Competition, which is designed to bring together high school, collegiate, and professional dancers.
The SCC Dance program is the largest among all Maricopa Community Colleges. Each year, SCC Dance attends the prestigious collegiate American College Dance Association Conference where it has been selected for the final gala performance numerous times since 2000.
Learn more about the SCC Dance program.

520 Dance Company & 520 Dance Collective's Winter Showcase
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Soundrel & Scamp Theatre, 738 N 5th Ave in the Historic Y, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
The countdown continues…until our Winter Showcase!
We’re throwing it back to our very first company class of the season.
Combo choreography: @hayley_mellum
Music: Do I Wanna Know? (Cover by #hozier)

#520dancecompany #tucsondance #dance #contemporarydance #lyrical #classcombo #hoziermusic #choreography #performance #dancecompany #tucsonlocal #thisistucson

WINTER SHOWCASE 2025 MATINEE

Saturday, December 13, 2025
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (map)

✨ 520 Winter Showcase — Matinee Performance ✨
Join us Saturday, December 13th at 2 PM for an afternoon of dance that truly transports you! Experience brand-new works created by 520 Dance Company, along with special performances by some of Tucson’s finest artists. 🌟
🎟️ Tickets are available now! This is a reserved seating event — secure your seats early before they’re gone!

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WINTER SHOWCASE EVENING- A WINTER’S LIGHT🕯

Saturday, December 13, 2025
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre (map)

✨ A Winter’s Light — Evening Performance ✨
Join us Saturday, December 13th at 6:30 PM for A Winter’s Light, an enchanting evening of dance that glows with warmth and artistry. Experience brand-new works by 520 Dance Company, reimagined under a soft candlelit ambiance that transforms the stage into something truly magical.
This exclusive evening performance features special lighting, elevated ambiance, and extra moments you won’t see at the matinee. Come enjoy an unforgettable night of movement, music, and winter sparkle!
🎟️ Tickets are reserved seating — don’t wait to grab yours!

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Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker (Mesa)
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
