*Dates and locations are subject to change. Please contact Desert Dance Theatre for updates.
Dance In The Desert Festival
Nicholas Horn Theater at College of Southern Nevada (Cheyenne Campus)
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, Nevada
Info: (702) 651-4201 or kelly.roth@csn.edu
Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584
Cost: $10 General, $8 Seniors/Students (Discounts for multiple program tickets and groups)
This is the 14th Annual Dance in the Desert Festival in Las Vegas! An impressive roster of local and visiting dance artists will be with us to present cutting edge choreography and stirring works to delight every dance aficionado!
In 1999 the first annual Las Vegas Dance In The Desert Festival was co-founded and co-directed by Kyla Quintero and Kelly Roth, with the ambition to restore dance to a primary position in the artistic life of the city of Las Vegas. The Festival offers a broad spectrum of choreographic visions and approaches, from expressionism to post-modernism to neo-romanticism, and a diverse selection of genres drawing on traditions from Africa, Europe, and American original and hybrid forms, featuring companies from around the world, across the United States, neighboring states of California and Arizona, as well as Nevada’s own exceptional talent.
It is with the belief that such diversity is reassuring evidence of the rich potential non-commercial dance has for stimulating the artists and audiences of Las Vegas in the 21st century that the Festival continues to grow year by year, delighting and inspiring patrons and performers alike.
August 28, 2012 (3:00pm-6:00pm)
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona
Cost: FREE
Calling all Teachers and Arts Administrators:
Interested in what opportunities are available for arts education field trips in the 2012-13 school year? Attend Art Source, a FREE event featuring 20 of the valley’s leading arts organizations and State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal sharing his views about the importance of arts and arts education. Access to the educational programs and field trips open to K-12 students, instructional workshops on how to apply for school funding conducted by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Department of Education and the City of Tempe and Phoenix and raffles for free school performances!
Visit www.act1az.org or RSVP at artsource.eventbrite.com
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona
Info: www.tempe.gov/tca
Cost: Free
Fall Arts Kick-Off includes performances by singer/songwriter, Teneia, Desert Dance Theatre, Step’s Junk Funk, CONDER/dance and Tempe Community Chorus.
SRP presents Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts
Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004
For more information, call 602-254-7399 x105 or x117
The third annual Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts celebrates the arts in downtown Phoenix with a day featuring performances, dance, food, art, live music, children’s activities, film shorts, pet adoptions, wine tasting, Lunch Time Theater excerpts and more! FREE admission for kids 12 and under and $5.00 for adults and age 13. COMPLIMENTARY parking for festival attendees courtesy of Arizona Center!
Tempe Center for the Arts – Studio
700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona
Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 or www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/tca
Cost: $18 Adult, $15 Senior, $13 Student, $25 for 2 shows, $12 Group of 10 or more (Plus box office fees)
VIP Deals – $10 Friends of Desert Dance Theatre (DDT), Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC), Arizona Presenters Alliance (APA) members (Plus box office fees)
Desert Dance Theatre presents the Arizona Dance Festival 2012. The event includes a week-long schedule of events including: master classes and performances between October 8-14, 2012.
Desert Dance Theatre presents the Arizona Dance Festival Showcase 2012 at the Tempe Center for the Arts Studio on Friday-Saturday, October 12-13, 2012 at 7:30pm. Each evening will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance from Arizona and other states. A post-performance Q & A will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show.
Master Classes taught by participating dance artists will be offered during the week from October 8-October 14. Go to Desert Dance Theatre’s website at www.DesertDanceTheatre.org and Facebook page or for the full schedule, prices, registration and details.
October 15, 2012 (8:00am-4:00pm)
Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona
Cost: $95 by September 6, $120 after September 6
For a full conference agenda and to register, visit www.azarts.gov/jaec.
How is arts education affected by the fast-paced education reforms impacting our public schools? How does arts education connect with Arizona’s Common Core Standards? And what is on the horizon for arts education in schools and communities?
Join colleagues from across the state to explore key areas and trends in arts education, and how educators, teaching artists, administrators and arts organizations can work together to leverage change into opportunity. Keynote speakers, Dr. Peter Boonshaft, Professor of Music at Hofstra University, and David Dik, National Executive Director of Young Audiences, will inspire participants to lead the way in the rapidly changing world of arts education.
The Joint Arts Education Conference is presented by the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and hosted by Mesa Arts Center.
October 25-28, 2012 (Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm)
Herberger Theater Center – Stage West, 222 East Monroe, Phoenix, Arizona
Herberger Box Office: 602-252-8497 or www.herbergertheater.org
Cost: $23.50 Adults, $18.50 Senior, $9:50 Student (Plus box office fees)
Call DDT 480-962-4584 for available discounts.
In the spirit of Halloween Center Dance Ensemble will fill the stage with Dracula, Zombies, and a masquerade.
Plus performances by guest companies Desert Dance Theatre, Glendale Community College’s VERVE Dance Company, Kaleidoscape, The Movement Source Dance Company, Scottsdale Community College’s Instinct Dancecorps and Terpsicore Dance Company. Desert Dance Theatre performs on Thursday and Saturday.
October 28, 2012 (12:00am-5:00pm)
Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
Cost: Free
Details: CALA Alliance’s 1st Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival. Activities programmed by Cultural Coalition. Crossroads Performance Group, Desert Dance Theatre and Step’s Junk Funk entertains the crowd at this festive event.
November 3, 2012 (11:00am-6:00pm)
Dr. A. J. Chandler Park, 1 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, Arizona
Xico, Inc.: 480-833-5875 or http://www.xicoinc.com/
Cost: Free
The festival features traditional music and dance by local performers, Dance and Song Writing Workshop, children’s activities, folk arts and crafts, ethnic food, our first annual Salsa Dance contest, community altar, and a candle light procession. Desert Dance Theatre, Step’s Junk Funk and Crossroads Performance Group performs throughout the afternoon.
November 4, 2012 (10:00am-5:00pm)
Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
DBG Info: 480 481.8188 or http://www.dbg.org/
Cost: Free
10TH ANNUAL!
Come to the Garden Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a colorful tradition celebrated throughout the American Southwest, Latin America and Mexico that honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting.
Enjoy entertainment that will bring the history of the holiday to life with song, dance and storytelling. Experience the Garden’s interactive community altar, enjoy delicious food and pastries, and browse through beautiful art and jewelry for purchase in the Garden’s Mercado.
Desert Dance Theatre participates as Calacotes leading into La Procesion.
November 14, 2012 (11:30am-12:30pm)
108 N. 40th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85034 (The Copper Room IE 1302)
Cost: Free
This lecture demostration style presentation will feature the various choreography in Desert Dance Theatre’s current repertory. Some pieces of Step’s Junk Funk will also be performed to show the diverse creativity of collaborative work. Junk Funk utilizes found and repurosed objects as musical instruments for self accompaniment for the dances.
For more information contact Susan Mills at mills@gatewaycc.edu.
December 3 & 5, 2012 (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
The audition classes are FREE.
Rehearsals may begin immediately.
Requirements:
· Dancers must have flexible schedule and available to rehearse and perform.
· Dancers must be versatile and have performance experience in modern dance.
· Experience in ballet, jazz and other dance and performing arts disciplines is a plus.
· Dancers must be responsible with reliable transportation.
Regularly scheduled classes and rehearsals are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm,
Saturdays from 2:00pm-4:30pm.
Rehearsal schedule may vary or change as needed.
For more information, contact us at:
480-962-4584 or Lisa@DesertDanceTheatre.org
December 7, 2012 (5:30pm-6:00pm) and December 8, 2012 (1:30pm-2:00pm)
Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix
http://www.phoenixfestivalofthearts.org
Cost: Free
December 10-14, 2012
Desert Dance Theatre’s Artistic Directors, Lisa R. Chow and Step Raptis, will tour and perform at for one week at various schools and community centers throughout Santa Cruz County in Nogales, AZ.
More details coming soon!
January 11-12, 2013 (Friday-Saturday 7:30pm)
The GatheringTempe Center for the Arts – Studio
700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona
Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 or www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/tca
Cost: $15 Adult, $12 Senior, $10 Student, $9 Group of 10 or more (Plus box office fees)
VIP Deals – $8 Friends of Desert Dance Theatre (DDT), Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC), Arizona Presenters Alliance (APA) members (Plus box office fees)
Desert Dance Theatre presents “The Gathering” which showcases works by various dancers and dance companies from around the valley and state.
Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman (School Performance)
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Avenue, Chandler, Arizona
School Matinees are available by reservations only through DDT. Cost: $4.00 Students, $5 Adults, Two free Chaperone/Teachers per group of 25 Students.
Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 or www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
In celebration of African American History Month, Desert Dance Theatre presents “Sister Moses,” a beautiful story of a courageous woman’s determination to free her people from slavery through the Underground Railroad. This powerful dance drama features Desert Dance Theatre with Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman, dramatic narration by Renee Morgan Brooks, African drumming and music direction by Step Raptis, accompaniment by String Sounds and traditional spirituals sung by a choral ensemble featuring baritone soloist, Greg Dansby. “Sister Moses” promises to entertain and enlighten audiences of all ages.
February 6, 2013 (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Guinea West African Dance & Drum Class by Aly Cisse
Hosted by Desert Dance Theatre
Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix
Cost: $10
RSVP Required. Must have at least 10 participants or class may be canceled.
Call or text Lisa at 602-740-9616 or email Lisa@DesertDanceTheatre.org.
Aly Cisse was born in Guinea Conakry, West Africa. He grew up learning his country’s native dances, the kora, and drums. When Aly was fifteen, he moved to France and began performing as an acrobat, dancer, and drummer in Circus Boabab. He moved to Germany for five years learning to perform on the pole and performing with Circus Africa Africa. Cavalia discovered Aly and contracted him to travel and perform in the Odysseo Show. He performs African dance, plays drums, sings, and executes amazing acrobat choreography in the show! The show originated in Montreal and has traveled to Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, and was currently in Scottsdale until February 10, 2013. Then the show will travel to Burbank and then Ontario.
February 8, 2013 (7:00pm)
Chandler Center for the Arts (Bogle Theater), 250 N. Arizona Avenue, AZ 85225
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Desert Dance Theatre and South Chandler Self-Help Foundation presents Back to Basics Family Reunion.
On the program: Singing, dancing and poetic talents will be on display at the Back to Basics Family Reunion. Desert Dance Theatre will perform an excerpt from Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman, and other dance selections accompanied by Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Choir. Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Choir will also sing inspirational selections in the program.
Chandler hosts entertaining, inspiring Black History Month events. The City of Chandler is collaborating with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler Men of Action, and South Chandler Self-Help to assemble an incomparable assortment of unique and inspiring events for Black History Month in February.
The South Chandler Self-Help Foundation and Desert Dance Theatre in Cooperation with the City of Chandler will be presenting the 23rd Annual Black History Celebration. Some of the greatest gospel singers, dancers, and poets in the valley will be participating in this great event.
The Self-Help Foundation has sponsored this family oriented event, for 23 years which is open to the public, the event encourages historical education, respect and ensures on going opportunity for the youth of chandler and surrounding areas to display their talents. Each participant will bring a unique expression to create a life changing experience.
**From the Minds of African Americans: African American Inventions exhibit will be at this event.
This is a FREE event. Call South Chandler Self-Help for more information – foundation 480-963-5213 or cell 480-227-9706.
News Release: http://www.chandleraz.gov/newsrelease.aspx?N_UID=2427
Black History Month in Chandler: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=138
Event Sponsorship Opportunity Available! SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
For Sponsorship information, contact: Niki Tapia, Community Resource Coordinator/Chandler Diversity Office: niki.tapia@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-2214
Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 or www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
February 12, 2013 (6:30pm-8:30pm)
Guinea West African Dance & Drum Class by Aly Cisse
Hosted by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Desert Dance Theatre
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251
6:30pm Check-in & Registration
7:00pm-8:30pm Class
Cost: $15 (Suggested Donation)
RSVP Required. Must have at least 15 participants or class may be canceled. Class size limited so reserve your space today.
Aly Cisse was born in Guinea Conakry, West Africa. He grew up learning his country’s native dances, the kora, and drums. When Aly was fifteen, he moved to France and began performing as an acrobat, dancer, and drummer in Circus Boabab. He moved to Germany for five years learning to perform on the pole and performing with Circus Africa Africa. Cavalia discovered Aly and contracted him to travel and perform in the Odysseo Show. He performs African dance, plays drums, sings, and executes amazing acrobat choreography in the show! The show originated in Montreal and has traveled to Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, and was currently in Scottsdale until February 10, 2013. Then the show will travel to Burbank and then Ontario.
18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
$15 adults; $12 seniors/staff; $10 military/student; $8 children
**An additional $2 ticketing fee applied to all tickets purchased at the box office 1 hour prior to the performance.
PVCC Box Office 602-787-7738 or paradisevalley.edu/cpa
BUY TICKETS ONLINE: CLICK HERE
Desert Dance Theatre presents “Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman” for its 21st Season on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
The show will open with performances of Desert Dance Theatre repertory and songs of freedom by the Sister Moses choral ensemble. The featured performance of Sister Moses will follow after intermission.
“Sister Moses” is a beautiful story of a courageous woman’s determination to free her people from slavery through the Underground Railroad. She was one of America’s first liberated woman of color, who fought against all odds for the sake of freedom and equality. This powerful dance drama features Desert Dance Theatre with Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman, dramatic narration by Renee Morgan Brooks, African drumming and music direction by Step Raptis, accompaniment by a string quartet and traditional spirituals sung by a choral ensemble featuring baritone soloist, Greg Dansby. Community talent in the production including dance students from Paradise Valley Community College, Grand Canyon University, Bologna Elementary and other Chandler schools will perform along with the professional cast. “Sister Moses” promises to entertain and enlighten its audiences.
Desert Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company known for its diverse modern dance repertory, interdisciplinary collaborations, and major thematic productions which address important historical as well as current issues.
Don’t miss this exciting performance of music, dance and drama!
For more information contact Desert Dance Theatre at 480-962-4584 or go to www.DesertDanceTheatre.org.
March 2, 2013 (6:30pm)
Mujeres 5
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona
Info:
TCA Box Office: 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/tca
Details: Yumi La Rosa and Ava Fleming join forces to bring an eclectic cultural experience. Desert Dance Theatre and Step’s Junk Funk performs as guests in Mujere 5. More info to come….
April 6, 2013 (8:00pm)
Dulce Dance Company’s Expresiones Seis
Phoenix Art Market Lot, Roosevelt Street between 3rd & 4th Street, Phoenix
Details: Dulce Dance Company presents the sixth Expresiones dance festival featuring original choreography from Dulce, Desert Dance Theatre, and other dance companies and various dance choreographers. Get an up-close look at the works when they’re performed at Roosevelt A.R.T.S. Market Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
Cost: Free
Details: TBA
April 9, 2013 (7:30pm-9:00pm)
Guinea West African Dance & Drum Class by Aly Cisse
Hosted by Desert Dance Theatre
Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix
Suggested Donation: $15 (or pay what you can)
RSVP Required. Must have at least 10 participants or class may be canceled.
Call or text Lisa at 602-740-9616 or email Lisa@DesertDanceTheatre.org.
Aly Cisse was born in Guinea Conakry, West Africa. He grew up learning his country’s native dances, the kora, and drums. When Aly was fifteen, he moved to France and began performing as an acrobat, dancer, and drummer in Circus Boabab. He moved to Germany for five years learning to perform on the pole and performing with Circus Africa Africa. Cavalia discovered Aly and contracted him to travel and perform in the Odysseo Show. He performs African dance, plays drums, sings, and executes amazing acrobat choreography in the show! The show originated in Montreal and has traveled to Atlanta, Toronto, Mexico City, and was in Scottsdale until February 10, 2013. Then the show traveled to Burbank and then will go to Ontario.
April 12, 2013
Dulce Dance Company presents 888: 8 Spring Dances
8 spring dances @ 8:00 for $8.00
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Main Stage
1202 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
phoenixcenterforthearts.org
Join us for this improptu performance at Phoenix Center for the Arts. Come and enjoy the Spring of Dance by Dulce Dance Company, Desert Dance Theatre, Kaleidoscope Dance, and Movement Source Dance Company and Kyle Taylor.
Performers choreographers are:
Dulce Dance Company
Candy Jimenez
Amber Robbins/ Kaleidoscope Dance
Lisa Chow/Desert Dance Theatre
Step Raptis/Steps Junk Funk
Claire Renaud
Check for updates at 480-962-4584 or Lisa@DesertDanceTheatre.org or www.DesertDanceTheatre.org.
