Koresh Dance Company Open Rehearsal II
2025-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 South Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ, 85390
During this year’s two-week “Made in Wickenburg” artist residency, Koresh Dance Company will extend a special invitation to the community to attend free “Behind-the-Scenes” rehearsals to watch the creative process. The open house-style events will take place at the Webb Center theater on Wed, Oct. 29 and Wed, Nov 5 from 2 – 5 p.m. Reservations are not required.
FREE

BlakTinx Dance Festival
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | KAX Theater at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
BlakTinx returns this November with a powerful mix of brand-new voices showcasing the depth and range of Latinx and Black choreographers shaping today’s dance. Celebrating our 9th year, this year’s lineup features fresh work by Alecea Housworth, Thiditsana “Didi” Moloi, RaShawn Hart, RAIMIZ, Diana Toledo, Leonardo A. Caudillo, Brayan Perez, and Alex Solano, artists whose visions span themes of love, resilience, identity, and cultural memory.
Joining them are special guest artists: Angel Castro (California), who first lit up our stage in 2017; Hannah Victoria (Oregon), whose work last moved Phoenix audiences in 2019; and Arizona’s own J. Bouey (Tempe/NYC) Bessie Award–winning choreographer and Tranze Danza Contemporánea (PHX/Mexico), bringing their signature artistry home to our community with international dancers.
Audiences can expect a magical, high-energy, and emotionally charged evening filled with the intimacy of solos, the electricity of ensembles, and the creative range that defines BlakTinx. The program features twelve works—six before intermission and six after—spanning street styles, contemporary dance, deeply personal storytelling, and bold experiments with form. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime; arrive early to grab a seat and enjoy the bar, which will be open with spirits and refreshments. Please plan ahead for parking: we recommend the Arizona Center garage (401 E. Fillmore St.), where discounted $6 validations are available at the Herberger box office. November is a busy month in downtown Phoenix, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and settle in!

Koresh Dance Company
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 South Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ, 85390
“Masquerade”

Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. The work was created during the company’s 2022 “Made in Wickenburg” artist residency and premiered in Philadelphia as part of the company’s 2023 Home Season.
Returning for their third visit, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this truly unique theatrical work is no exception, creating a world where truth belongs to the imagination of the beholder.
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Residency Sponsors: RH Johnson Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts
All-In Ticket Prices: $24; Youth 18 & Under $9

Virtual Informational Session: MFA in Dance at ASU
2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual/online, AZ, United States
Thinking about pursuing a master’s degree in dance? Attend our Virtual Information Session! All are welcome, and registration is free.
We invite you to join us and learn how the MFA in Dance program at Arizona State University will support your creative, research and teaching inquiry. The session offers an overview of the ASU culture, curriculum, unique opportunities and interdisciplinary possibilities. After the overview is a question and answer session, so please bring your questions!
Monday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., Arizona time.

ASU Dance Undergraduate Project Presentations
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Undergraduate dance students in Arizona State University’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre showcase a wide range of genres as they present new choreographic works in progress. Come experience the artistry and creativity of ASU dance students!
Interested in studying dance at ASU? Considering taking dance classes as a non-major? Love to watch student performances? This is a great opportunity to experience the work of ASU dance students in progress. The concert will include a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, contemporary modern, and more.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Herberger Institute Box Office. There will be no in-person sales at the event. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase them online.

Herberger Theater Center's FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (Phoenix)
2025-11-15 11:00 - 18:00 | The Pavilion at the Herberger Theater, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
We’re thrilled to invite you to the 16th Annual Festival of the Arts at the Herberger Theater Center, right in the heart of downtown Phoenix, on Saturday, November 15, 2025!
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., our outdoor spaces will come alive with the sights and sounds of creativity. Experience the magic of two stages featuring live music, dance, and dynamic performances. Explore captivating art demonstrations, hands-on kids’ activities, a vibrant vendor market, mouthwatering food trucks, and a lively beer and wine garden.
This is your chance to celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of our community. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and join us for a day that promises inspiration, connection, and pure artistic joy. We can’t wait to see you there!
PAVILION STAGE PERFORMANCES

11:00 AM | Phoenix Children’s Chorus
11:20 AM | Kriti Dance
11:40 AM | Arizona Repertory Ballet
12:00 PM | Sounds Academy
12:20 PM | Bricks Dance Studio
12:40 PM | Order Chaos Theater Company
1:00 PM | One World Dance and Music
1:20 PM | Arizona School for the Arts
1:45 PM | Primavera Folkloric Dance Co.
2:00 PM | Mac & Co.
2:20 PM | Jake Williams
2:40 PM | Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ
3:00 PM | Places! Productions
3:20 PM | The Dance Shoppe
3:40 PM | Fushicho Daiko Dojo
4:00 PM | Lunch Time Theater Showcase featuring James Garcia & Brooke Davis
4:10 PM | Pro Omni Voce
4:20 PM | Desert Dance Theatre
4:40 PM | Padma School of Odissi
5:00 PM | Nancy Pluta Party on Ice
5:20 PM | Third Space Dance
5:40 PM | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix - Dance Discovery - Afro/Caribbean
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Join us, Saturday, Nov. 15th from 1 – 2:30pm for Afro/Caribbean with Dr. Shola K. Roberts.
Click here to learn more and register!
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix invites dancers of all levels to step outside their comfort zone and explore new movement styles with its brand-new Dance Discovery Saturdays series.
Held the third Saturday of every month, each 90-minute class is led by a master instructor and focuses on a different dance form—ranging from contemporary to flamenco.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand-new to the studio, these classes are a chance to expand your technique, experience new rhythms, and ignite your creativity.
$15 for one class or $50 for all 4 within the series.

Rising Hope
2025-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Site 17, 840 E 17th St, Tucson, 85719, United States
Esperanza Dance Project (EDP) is a Tucson-based non-profit organization that was founded in 2011. We are committed to empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy. EDP has performed across Arizona, reaching middle and high school students, professionals committed to maintaining child safety, and community advocates.
We are so excited to be hosting our annual gala, Rising Hope, on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Site 17 in downtown Tucson. The event will include live jazz music, light hors d’oeuvres, line dancing, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a host bar, and featured performances from our high school program, House of Hope.
Tickets are available at $30 for General Admission or $50 for VIP which will include a swag bag of merchandise! Get tickets here: https://square.link/u/mZsdkEsS

Jacob Jonas' Sun and Spine | A Conversation on Health, Nature, and the Body (Scottsdale)
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, United States
Reflect on the body as a landscape for healing, movement as a practice of connection to self.
Offsite: Music Pavilion at Taliesin West 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
The spine connects the body. The sun sustains life. Together they anchor this conversation at the intersection of health, culture, and nature. Guided by themes in Jacob Jonas The Company’s Nature Sounds While the IV Drips, this is the second part in a trilogy titled Keeping Score, shaped by Bessel van der Kolk’s book The Body Keeps the Score and choreographer Jacob Jonas’s first work post-cancer. This panel gathers health practitioners and cultural leaders to Taliesin West to reflect on the body as a landscape for healing and on movement and art as a practice of connection to both self and environment.

Sun and Spine is presented as part of Jacob Jonas The Company’s residency with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and in collaboration with Taliesin West.
Scottsdale Arts is the only authorized ticket-seller for this event.

ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists II
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
The Emerging Artists performances present original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students. The artists spend nearly a year developing research-intensive projects that center on a broad range of subjects. The Emerging Artists II performances will include projects presented by Rinku Das and Yawen Luo.
The ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre brings the stars of tomorrow to the stage, right here in Arizona! You’re not only guaranteeing yourself an unforgettable experience – you’re directly supporting the next generation of performers and choreographers. You’re investing in the future of the arts.
For a full listing of all School of Music, Dance and Theatre events visit https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/events
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Herberger Institute Box Office. There will be no in-person sales at the event

MCC Music and Dance Presents the Fall Dance Concert: Flight: A Mariposa Story (Mesa)
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center, 1520 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ, United States
Mesa Community College Music and Dance Presents the Fall Dance Concert: Flight: A Mariposa Story
Performance dates: Nov. 21 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 22 at 2 pm
Featuring the Mesa Contemporary Dance Ensemble
Choreography by Daniela Borgialli, Brandon Lombardo, Sara Malan-McDonald, Harper Piver
Directed by Jennifer Seigle
The Fall Dance Concert will be entitled “Flight: A Mariposa Story.” Flight is a cohesive evening-length work with live music, spoken poetry, and, of course, dance! Through dance, Flight will tell the story of the migration of the monarch butterflies that return to Arizona each year. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mesa Community College, and our Southern and Dobson campus is home to a number of monarch waystations. These beautiful sites support the butterflies in their journey, and they are the reason that our campus is alight with orange and black wings each fall. Flight is divided into two acts with three scenes per act and is a collaborative effort among five choreographers, several musicians, and a team of designers who are bringing this concept to life.
Join us!
Lobby Talk with the Creative Team for Flight: A Mariposa Story
Nov. 21 at 7:00 pm – Lobby Talk
7:30 – Performance
Lobby talk host Jennifer Seigle
Choreography by Daniela Borgialli, Brandon Lombardo, Sara Malan-McDonald, Jennifer Seigle, Harper Piver
Music Director: Jenny Madruga-Chavez
Writer: Alyssa Herman
Monarch Waystation Expert: Choeun Lim

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ASU Dance presents Emerging Artists II
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Theatre, 611 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
The Emerging Artists performances present original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students. The artists spend nearly a year developing research-intensive projects that center on a broad range of subjects. The Emerging Artists II performances will include projects presented by Rinku Das and Yawen Luo.
The ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre brings the stars of tomorrow to the stage, right here in Arizona! You’re not only guaranteeing yourself an unforgettable experience – you’re directly supporting the next generation of performers and choreographers. You’re investing in the future of the arts.
For a full listing of all School of Music, Dance and Theatre events visit https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/events
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Herberger Institute Box Office. There will be no in-person sales at the event.

Call for Choreographers - Dance West Festival 2026
2025-11-30 00:00 - 23:59 | AZ
Submissions OPEN!
Calling all choreographers + dance artists — join us at Dance West Festival 2026!

January 10, 2026
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Arts
Apply by November 30th 2025

Don’t miss your chance to share your work + celebrate movement with our dance community!

Apply now: https://www.wightnoisedancecompany.com/general-clean

#DanceWestFestival #DanceArtists #CallForSubmissions

FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS ~ Open Call for Arizona Dance Artists & Choreographers
2025-12-01 00:00 - 23:59 | AZ
FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS Open Call for Arizona Dance Artists & Choreographers — apply now to be part of the 2026 Third Space Dance Festival at @tempecenterforthearts, May 2026!We welcome all dance styles at a professional level of craft and performance — open to individual artists, companies, and project-based work.To apply, submit a brief proposal sharing your vision, ideas, and work samples. Previously presented works are welcome as long as the festival serves as a platform to further develop your piece and creative research. Eligibility:Applicants must currently live in Arizona and not be enrolled full-time in a dance degree program.Our goal is to support Arizona’s professional dance community by offering paid, fully produced opportunities for artists beyond academia! Apply now — https://thirdspacedanceproject.org/artist-open-calls Flier Designer: @august.aro.kinard Photographer: @lightsviewphoto Rosenkrans Dans

Chandler-Gilbert Community College DANCE CONCERT
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College ~ Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, 2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Thursday, Dec 4th 2025, 6:30pm
Doors Open: 6:00pm
FREE
Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225

The Chandler-Gilbert Dance Department will present an evening of original works. Technique classes including Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, Ballet, plus the CGCC Dance Company will showcase a wide array of dances.

Community Arts: Dance in the Parks - Call for Choreographers (Tempe)
2025-12-04 23:59 | AZ
Community Arts: Dance in the Parks – Call for Choreographers
The City of Tempe is seeking choreographic works to present at Dance in the Parks as part of the Arts in the Parks event series. Dance in the Parks will travel to 7 Tempe neighborhood parks, featuring 4 choreographic works at each park. Dance companies/collectives/crews will be selected to perform at up to 4 parks. Choreographic works may be in any style of dance and can be pre-existing or new.
Compensation: $100-$500 per park (up to 2,000)
Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4
Pre-Submittal: We will host a virtual pre-submittal meeting to go over this call in detail, answer your questions and provide tips for applying.

Noon on Friday, Nov. 21
Register to attend or receive the recording

Call Description
Online Application (Submittable)

Pima Dance presents FLEX (Tucson)
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 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

Ballet Etudes' The Nutcracker (Chandler)
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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

PVCC Dance presents United in Motion
2025-12-05 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.

UA Dance CHALLENGE: STUDENT SPOTLIGHT (Tucson)
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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
Purchase Tickets!
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!
