ADC Events and Activities
Event Info
In-Person and Virtual via Zoom
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 12:30pm-4:00pm
Location: BALLET THEATRE OF PHOENIX, 6201 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Cost: FREE to ADC Members (in good standing); $10 Non-members
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Please fill out and submit this registration form to reserve your spot.
Please SHARE the Registration Link: https://forms.gle/d35pEuKJ3CodLPQH7
Please register by 12:00pm on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
For Virtual Attendees – Zoom Link will be emailed at least one hour prior to event.
For more info contact: gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or text 602-740-9616.
ATTEND THIS EVENT AND JOIN AS A NEW MEMBER TO RECEIVE A FREE $5 GIFT CARD. https://www.azdancecoalition.org/join/
SCHEDULE
12:00pm-12:30pm Check-in / Registration
12:30pm Mix & Mingle Reception with light refreshments provided
1:00pm Welcome & Overview of Past Year – Lisa R. Chow, ADC Board President
1:15pm Arts and Culture Sector UPDATE – Chris Elliott & Delia Ibañez, Arizona Commission on the Arts
1:45pm “My Love Affair with Tap” – Suzy Guarino-Hall, Tap 24.7
2:45pm Argentine Tango: Moving Beyond Patterns – Daniela Borgialli, International Argentine Tango Academy
3:45pm Wrap Up / What’s Next? / Let’s Get Connected!
SPECIAL THANKS TO BALLET THEATRE OF PHOENIX FOR HOSTING THIS EVENT!
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GUEST PRESENTERS
Chris Elliott & Delia Ibañez, Arizona Commission on the Arts
Presentation: Arts and Culture Sector Update
A brief presentation from Arts Commission staff that will overview what the Arizona Commission on the Arts is, what it does, and updates about the Arizona arts and culture sector. Specifically, the presentation will include discussions about its agency’s programming, grant programs, upcoming events, and the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study results.
Chris Elliott, a Special Initiatives and Communications Coordinator, is serving at the Arizona Commission on the Arts as a Public Ally AZ Member for his second year. Originally from New Jersey, he grew up immersed in a variety of musical activities. In 2019, he received a B.A. in Sociology and Music, from Goucher College. In 2022, he received a M.M. in Music Theatre from Arizona State University. Chris has always had a passion for the arts and performing. Combining that with his interests in sociology and musicology, he decided to apply his skills and interest to the Arts Administration world. He brings to the Arizona Commission on the Arts experience in community engagement and outreach, project management, and communications. Chris’s first year with the Arizona Commission on the Arts had him successfully complete the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 Study for the state of Arizona. In his spare time, Chris can be found performing in various musicals throughout the Phoenix area.
Delia Ibañez is a multidisciplinary artist and administrator working to decenter the self and create worlds inspired by the ancestors – both human and fungal. Delia’s personal body of work, Process in Place, has four branches – workbooks, residencies, collections, and workshops – which all intertwine to form networks of inquisitive creative action directly impacted by geographical context. The geographical communities that shape this work are the Northern Neck of Virginia and Metro Phoenix Arizona. Delia is proud to serve to individual artists of the state of Arizona as Artist Programs Coordinator for Arizona Commission on the Arts, managing the Artist Opportunity Grant and facilitating the Artist Investment Program.
Delia Ibañez graduated from Arizona State University in 2020 with a BA in Performance and Movement. Since then they have worked steadily in the Dance sector as a teacher, choreographer, performer, and administrator. Delia is currently collaborating with Greybox Collective utilizing their Trauma Informed Creative Practices model. As a member of several national networks, including Latin Hispanic Dancers United and the Queer Farmer Network, they offer expertise as a community engagement specialist and freelance program coordinator particularly within latinx and rural communities. Delia Ibañez has been awarded grant funding through NALAC, City of Phoenix, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, and Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Suzy Guarino-Hall, Tap 24.7
Presentation: “My Love Affair with Tap”
Embark on a journey into the rhythmic realm of tap dancing with me as I delve into my enduring passion for this timeless art. In my presentation, I will weave a narrative that traces the footsteps of historical tap dance masters who inspired me in my youth, while also illuminating the evolving depth of my appreciation for the craft. Join me in exploring the legacy I impart to my students and the innovative concepts and creations that will propel the art of tap into a vibrant future.
Please participate in Suzy’s tap dance class.
Suzy Guarino-Hall, holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Loyola University Chicago, and is the visionary behind the Phoenix-based tap company, Tap 24.7. In this role, she has crafted, produced, and directed 13 original shows, captivating audiences not only in Phoenix but also in cities like Detroit, Seattle, and San Diego. From the enchanting “Tappy the Elf” to the gripping “Murder at The TAP’Ocho,” Suzy’s productions showcase her versatility and creativity.
As a tap dance choreographer and teacher, Suzy imparts her expertise through workshops at esteemed events such as Motor City Tap Fest and Phoenix Tap Fest. Her influence extends to dance competitions, where she serves as show director for AMP Dance Competitions adjudicator for In10sity Dance, demonstrating her keen eye for talent and artistic expression.
In the Phoenix area, Suzy is a respected figure at The Dance Project, Take Five Dance Academy, and LA Dance, where she choreographs for competition groups, garnering multiple national awards for her outstanding work. Her students, under her guidance, consistently earn national titles, a testament to her exceptional teaching and choreographic skills.
Currently in her ninth year as adjunct faculty for the dance department at Grand Canyon University, Suzy teaches tap at all levels, leaving an indelible mark on the next generation of performers. Beyond being a dancer and choreographer, Suzy Guarino-Hall is a storyteller, shaping the narrative of tap dance and leaving an enduring legacy in the hearts of those she inspires.
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Daniela Borgialli, International Argentine Tango Academy
Presentation: Argentine Tango: Moving Beyond Patterns
This dance that was birthed during a huge planned immigration in the late 1800’s is alive and well today as a global phenomenon. What makes this dance form so compelling, not just as a spectator but as a dancer?
Please participate in the dance class: Argentine Tango Connection 101
Daniela Borgialli has been teaching performing dancing Argentine Tango for more than 25 years. Once the tango bug bit she went wherever she could for more! She received her MFA in Dance from ASU and taught Tango 1 and Tango 2 at ASU for 10 years. She built the syllabus and curriculum and in 2015 published The Tango Workbook (currently under revision) to accompany students in their Argentine Tango journey. Although a self-proclaimed social dancer, she trained and competed in over 5 Argentine Tango competitions in the US and in Argentina. In 2012 she and her partner received 2nd place in the US Tango Salon Championship in San Francisco. In 2015 she moved to Europe where she was based in Berlin and taught and performed throughout Europe. In 2016 she received certification from her maestra, Graciela Gonzalez to teach her methodology. In 2023 she returned to Arizona to found the International Argentine Tango Academy and is happily teaching Tango 1 at ASU again as well as several courses as adjunct faculty at Mesa Community College.
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PAST EVENTS
“Eat Like a Rainbow” Nutrition for Dancers
Event Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm MST/AZ Time
After we receive your registration, a ZOOM Link will be emailed to you prior to the event.
The Arizona Dance Coalition is hosting a workshop offered by Debbie Polisky (New ADC Board Member) called “Eat Like A Rainbow” – Nutrition for Dancers. This 45 minute webinar is being offered to ADC Members for FREE and $10 for Non-Members. This is the first of many workshops that we hope will develop into a series of virtual kitchen/nutrition/wellness workshops and/or a variety of interesting virtual dance related workshops. Although, this workshop is geared towards dancers, EVERYONE is welcome to participate.
“Eat like a Rainbow” – Nutrition for Dancers: Whether you’re an amateur or professional, nutrition is an essential part of your weekly workouts and dance routine. This workshop will provide you with healthy recipes and nutritional advice with lots of color, flavor and love, so you can be and feel your very best in your daily dance.
WIN a book by Debbie Polisky, “Yes, You Can! Look Younger Naturally” or “Dreaming of Food” by submitting your favorite recipe. Two winners will be selected and announced at the end of the workshop.
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month
ABOUT Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA
Bilingual Nutritionist – Wellness Consultant – Adjunct Faculty/Assistant Professor
Nutrition Tango – Bilingual Nutrition Counseling Services – for individuals
www.nutritiontango.com
Words & Health – Bilingual Health Communication Services – for organizations
www.wordsandhealth.com
PLEASE FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THIS REGISTRATION BY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/eaoKpiTYR2H9Te3h9
Contact gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL if you have any questions.
Throughout 2021 the Arizona Dance Coalition will be compiling a complete list of Arizona Dance Professionals and engaging the venues/presenters, hotels, youth organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs and similar), adult & retirement communities, fitness & healthy clubs, parks & recreations, and the schools, colleges and universities to participate in our ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DANCE ARTS IN AZ Project (for 2019). If you are an AZ Dance Professional – to include costume designers, choreographers, administrators (schools, studios, companies, teams, organizations), team members, educators (private/ public schools, studios, free-lance), festival producers (are we missing anyone), please go to this link and complete the very short form/survey. In return, we’ll email you the 2021 ADC Dance Calendar with important ‘dance’ dates! FORM/SURVEY: https://forms.gle/53jHNQSBeCnEhmVP6
2020 ADC Annual Member Meeting: Elections, Guest Presenter, Drawing Prizes
Sunday, December 20th, 2020, 3-5 pm – ZOOM meeting hosted by Jennifer Tersigni, Principal and Lead Consultant at Raise the Bar Consulting. Free. Non-members welcome for the ‘member’ meeting starting at 3:30 pm. More details in the event post on the ADC online calendar.
RSVP here on or before December 16th. On the 17th you will received documents to review in advance of the Board of Directors meeting (3-3:30 pm Arizona time),and the LINK to the ZOOM meeting. Elections will be held for directors and officers, followed by an introduction to our new project — determining the Economic Impact of Dance Arts in Arizona. Guest presenter is James Sewell, Artistic Director of James Sewell Ballet (Minneapolis). Jimmy will lead us through his trademarked COORDI-BALLET class. No ballet experience needed as this class is for everyone! He’ll share more about his inspiration for creating it during his session. JOIN US! MOVE! DANCE! What is Coordi™? It’s a movement study based on multiple kinetic patterns happening at once. Physical brain teasers combined with ballet for unexpected pathways and alignments that challenge both your mind and body!
We’ll conclude with several drawings for prizes! JOIN US!
2018
ARIZONA DANCE COALITION
2018 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH FROM 1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM
BALLET FOLKLORICO QUETZALLI-AZ STUDIO
3016 N DOBSON RD, #16, CHANDLER, AZ 85224
RSVP by January 11, 2018
https://evite.me/jC5N3CN5AH or CALL 520-975-2694
The Annual Board & Member meeting to be held on Sunday, January 14th. From 12:00pm-1:30pm will be the ADC board meeting, 1:30-3:30 pm will be the annual general member meeting. You are welcome to bring guests who may be interested in working with us on our action plans for this coming year and the future. We need to make sure we have enough chairs. And we will be heading out to eat afterwards.
Members are welcome to make short 5-7 minute presentations. Non-members $50 for a promo spot – if you know of someone looking to promote their business. They would be considered sponsors and can distribute promo materials, and provide an email sign-up sheet.
DOOR PRIZES! There will be door prizes — a first! Door prizes make it so much FUN! Please contact us if you are interested in donating a door prize.
2017
ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
January 22, Sunday, 1-4 pm. ARIZONA DANCE COALITION 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & RECEPTION was held at Mesa Arts Center, Mesa. Presenters included ADC Treasurer Krystyna Parafinczuk, who reviewed the ADC website and its “event posting” features. Lynn Trimble, award-winning freelance writer and photographer specializing in visual and performing arts, spoke on developing media relations. Gabriela Muñoz, Arts Programs Manager at the Arizona Commission on the Arts, talked about the services, programs and funding opportunities provided by the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
2016
LINDY HOP WORKSHOP
October 23, Sunday, 1-2:30 pm. ADC sponsored a FREE LINDY HOP WORKSHOP for High School students with an interest in swing dancing / social dancing. Dabney & Karen Vizzard Hopkins, Guest Instructors & National Jitterbug Champions from Mesa, taught a beginner’s workshop, followed by an hour choreography session, teaching a dance to Duke Ellington’s Rockabye River. The workshop was held at Danswest Dance, 5633 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, who donated the space. You can learn more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1337337722951157/?active_tab=about
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2016
October 2-8, ADC sponsored classes in collaboration with Desert Dance Theatre and the Arizona Dance Festival 2016. Classes, held at various studios in the Phoenix metro area, were taught by Lisa R Chow, Billbob Brown, MJ Leatherbarrow, Iler Shtylla, Frances Ethel Smith Cohen, Joan Rodriguez, and Diane McNeal Hunt. Classes were either free or $5. Hosts included Desert Dance Theatre (Dance Theater West/Phoenix), Dance Fusion (Scottsdale), Convergence Ballet Company (Ballet Theatre of Phoenix), and Center Dance Ensemble (Dance Theater West/Phoenix).
The performances were held October 7-8, at Tempe Center for the Arts, were more than 22 companies performed. Each night was a different performance.
This project was supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.
January 2, 2016
ADC ANNUAL MEETING & RECEPTION – On January 2, 2016, join us at Dance Theater West, 3925 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Mingle and meet ADC Members and other dance colleagues from around the state. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please bring business cards and promotional materials to share. There will be a brief overview of this past year’s events and accomplishments, as well as discussion about future projects.
Guest Speaker: The Arts Commission’s Ben Watters will present a data-driven analysis of Arizona’s non-profit arts organizations and report on how the agency’s current research activities are changing the way we understand Arizona’s arts sector. Watters will also discuss current initiatives at the Arts Commission, and opportunities for artists and arts organizations to get involved.
ADC Board Meeting will follow after the guest speaker presentation.RSVP by January 1st ~ Call/Text 602-740-9616 or gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL
2015
ADC co-presents ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2015
ADC co-presents the ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2015 with Desert Dance Theatre. Discounted and free dance classes will be the week of October 5-10. There will be two different performances, with 25 dance companies performing all styles, at the Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe, Friday & Saturday, October 9-10, 7:30 pm. Details can be found at:
https://www.azdancecoalition.org/event/arizona-dance-festival-2015/2015-10-09/
This project is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.
ADC participates in National Dance Education Organization National Conference
ADC members perform at the NDEO National Conference in PHX ~ Oct 8-10, 2015, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix. ADC will have an Exhibit Table representing our members and our organization.
Pop Up Performances by ADC members:
Ethington Dance Ensemble (Grand Canyon University), Thursday 12 pm, West Courtyard
Verve Dance Company (Glendale Community College), Thursday 12:30 pm, East Courtyard
TranscenDANCE Company (Chandler-Gilbert Community College), Thursday 1 pm, West Courtyard (featured image)
Scorpius Dance Theatre, Friday 11:30 am, East Courtyard
Movement Source Dance Company, Friday 12 pm, West Courtyard
DancEstrella (Estrella Mountain Community College), Friday 12:30 pm, East Courtyard
EPIK Dance Company, Friday 1 pm, West Courtyard
AzDEO (our NDEO state affiliate) will be facilitating a Movement Exchange (place and time to experiment with movement ideas) in the Sunrise C Room: Thursday 8:30 am and 1 pm, Friday 10 am and 2:30 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Scorpius Dance Theatre will be holding an Intensive “Aerial Silks” Class on Wednesday, 12-3 pm, at their own facility and a bus transport is included in the fee.
Susannah Keita (Grand Canyon U) and Janaea McAlee (Estrella Mtn CC) will lead an Intensive on Wednesday, 2-4 pm, entitled Duncan and Dunham: Embodied Philosophies and Practices, in room Highland 3.
Janaea McAlee will be part of a panel discussing Finding Equal Footing: Community College Dance Programs on Friday, 10 am, Sunset B.
Rebecca Rabideau will be presenting a paper on Developing a Creative community: A Service Learning Project in Creative Aging through Choreographic Process on Friday, 11:30 am, Courtroom M.
ADC participates in Swing, Bop & ALL THAT JAZZ School Shows in Tucson
ADC sponsored Lindy Hop and ballroom dancers to perform with professional jazz musicians in the presentation of Swing, Bop & ALL THAT JAZZ, a school show for the Amphitheater School District, hosted by the Ironwood Ridge High School in Oro Valley, Tucson, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. More than 600 elementary, middle and high school students attended. That Friday, the Ironwood Ridge HS Choir classes were treated to a Lindy Hop lesson. This event was sponsored in part by a grant from the Tucson Pima Arts Council County Grant and the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.
On Monday, April 20, 2015, the same show was presented at Utterback Magnet Middle School in Tucson. Approximately 400 students attended from Cavett Elementary School and Utterback Middle School. It was sponsored in part by a grant from Altrusa International of Tucson and the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.
ADC sponsors Lindy Hop Dancers for Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance (Tucson)
ADC sponsored the Lindy Hop performance by Lajkonik Polish Folk Dance Ensemble at the Tucson Jazz Institute’s Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, held February 13, 2015, at the Viscount Suites Hotel, Tucson. Dancers had the opportunity to perform with the #1 high school big band in the country – the TJI Ellington Big Band. This band has claimed the #1 spot at the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Competition (NYC) for many years. ADC was excited to give these dancers to perform, not only to live music, but to one of the best big bands in the nation.
2014
February 1, 2014
ADC Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Richard Holden (Tucson) on Saturday, February 1, during the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra concert at the Pima Community College CFA, Tucson, honoring his significant contribution to dance in ARIZONA since 1967 when he worked with and later directed the Tucson Civic Ballet, and then when he moved here in 1987, founded the Kalinda Russian Dancers, and performed and choreographed for many studios and companies in Arizona. The award artist, Al Tucci, donated a print — “Monsoon Rain” — grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the ceremony. You can read about both Holden and Tucci in the February Arizona Dance e-Star (pgs 13-14) found under the “Newsletter” tab above. https://www.pinterest.com/azdancecoalitio/adc-lifetime-achievement-award-winners/
January 10-11, 2014
THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT 2014 – ADC will facilitate the post-performance Q & A at The Genesis Dance Project 2014 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival showcases various dance artists from around Arizona and around the country. Audience members will gain insights to the creative processes of the various participant choreographers.
January 12, 2014
ADC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & BRUNCH – Meet ADC Board of Directors and Members from around the state. ADC Regional Representatives will share dance news from their regions. Guest speakers TBA. Each guest speaker will share information about their organizations, arts education advocacy and update on the various programs and opportunities that they offer. The brunch meeting will be held at The Morning Glory Cafe at The Farm at South Mountain, 6101 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix (S of Southern on west side of 32nd Street) from 11:00am-1:00pm. The “no host” brunch menu is available at https://www.thefarmatsouthmountain.com/morning-glory-patio/
The ADC Board Meeting will follow directly after from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Anyone interested in getting involved as a volunteer or board member are welcome to stay. Please RSVP by January 8th at gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or text 602-740-9616.
2013
January 13, 2013
ADC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & BRUNCH – Meet ADC Board of Directors and Members from around the state. ADC Regional Representatives will share dance news from their regions. We will have two guest speakers, Lynn Monson, representative of Arizona Dance Educators Organization (AzDEO), and Alex Nelson, representative of the Arizona Commission on the Arts (ACA). Each guest speaker will share information about their organizations, arts education advocacy and update on the various programs and opportunities that they offer. The brunch meeting will be held at The Morning Glory Cafe at The Farm at South Mountain, 6101 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix (S of Southern on west side of 32nd Street) from 11:00am-1:00pm. The “no host” brunch menu is available at https://www.MorningGloryCafeAZ.com/
The ADC Board Meeting will follow directly after from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Anyone interested in getting involved as a volunteer or board member are welcome to stay. Please RSVP by January 9th at gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or 480-962-4584.
February 4, 2013
ARTS CONGRESS 2013 – ADC will participate as an Event Sponsor at Arts Congress on Monday, February 4th at the Arizona State Capitol, House Lawn, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. As an event sponsor, ADC will send four representatives from the dance community to speak to legislators from their legislative districts. Arizona Citizens for the Arts will host a day of celebration and advocacy for arts, culture and arts education in Arizona. Please join us for Arts Congress 2013.
What is Arts Congress?
Arts Congress is an annual advocacy day, which takes place at the Arizona State Capitol. This is an important day, when you have the opportunity to speak to your legislators and tell them why you support the arts and how the arts have made a difference in your life. For more info about Arizona Citizens/Action for the Arts and Arts Congress 2013 go to: https://www.azcitizensforthearts.org/
October 1, 2013
FREE MASTER CLASS with LUKE MILLER from SUSAN MARSHALL & COMPANY – Sponsored by ASU Gammage, ADC co-hosts this free master class with Dance Theater West. The class will will take place on Tuesday, October 1st from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
RSVP to gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or call/text 602-740-9616. Space is limited. PLEASE RSVP by September 30th.
Collaborative Methods in Dance Making
This class, aimed at both choreographers and dancers, offers several approaches for generating movement in collaborative environments. Using improvisation, composition, and performance skills, we will simulate a “mini-process” in order to explore ways of generating phrases, manipulating material, and creating dances.
The world renowned Susan Marshall & Company’s repertory is an innovative body of work that blends virtuosic athleticism, ordinary movement, and gesture. The Company has a long history of multidisciplinary collaboration, with over 40 works made in collaboration with musicians, visual artists, and designers.
For more information about the Susan Marshall & Company: www.sumac.org
October 11-12, 2013
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2013
ADC will facilitate the post-performance Q & A at the Arizona Dance Festival 2013 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival showcases various dance artists from around Arizona and around the country. Audience members will gain insights to the creative processes of the various participant choreographers.
October 19-20, 2013
DANCE FESTIVAL OF SO AZ
The ARIZONA DANCE COALITION (ADC) in partnership with the ARIZONA DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION (AzDEO) are presenting the first DANCE FESTIVAL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA (DFOSA) October 19-20, 2013.
The dance festival will consist of:
- 30 dance classes (Tucson High School) for high-school age and older dance students and dance teachers in So AZ. Special guest master teachers include Anita Feldman (Hofstra U, Hempstead, NY) Chad Michael Hall (U of California, Irvine, CA), and Kathleen Sinclair of Ballet Yuma and ten others. Read the 28-page Book of Details posted on the event page www.azdancecoalition.org/dance-fest-soaz/
- Five introductory dance classes for the general public for $5 offered by ADC members: Xanadu (Middle Eastern), Learn-to-Tango, ZUZI! (Modern & Aerial Dance) and Barbara Schuessler (Flamenco).
- A performance ~ STEP to the Rhythm, DANCE to the Rhythm ~ on Saturday evening, 7 pm, at University HS, by 22 AZ dance artists and guests representing all genres and styles.
For details, documents, links, click the first tab above – DANCE Fest So AZ. Questions, call 520-743-1349 or email gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@anytsyrK.
SPONSORS
We are looking for sponsors for the event. If you are in a position to donate or know of a person or organization that would be interested in supporting DFOSA, please contact Krystyna at 520-743-1349 or email gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@anytsyrK. SPONSORS for the Dance Festival include Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, LaFrontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference and DancInc. Scholarships are available to Sahuarita high school students and Ballet Folklorico high school dancers.
October 24, 2013
ADC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEE
Lisa Chow, President of the Arizona Dance Coalition, presented Frances Smith Cohen with the Arizona Dance Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, October 24, at Herberger Theater Center. This was opening night for Center Dance Ensemble’s 25th Season presenting The 7 Deadly Sins, featuring The Tragedy of Othello. Lisa was one of the first dancers in Fran’s company in 1989 and often performed as a featured soloist. The award was a welded steel miniature sculpture donated by artist Agnese Udinotti. Read full article on ADC e-Star for November 2013 on page 10-11.
November 2, 2013
2013 ARIZONA STATE AFTERSCHOOL CONFERENCE – ADC will be an exhibitor at the 2013 Arizona Statewide Afterschool Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center, providing teaching dance artists opportunities to showcase their afterschool program ideas and connect with community, school and government leaders.
2012
January 29, 2012
ADC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & BRUNCH – Meet ADC Board of Directors and Members from around the state. ADC Regional Representatives will share dance news from their regions. Catherine “Rusty” Foley, Executive Director of Arizona Citizens for the Arts, will provide insights to arts advocacy, arts promotion and how to engage politicians in the arts. The brunch meeting will be held at The Morning Glory Cafe at The Farm at South Mountain, 6101 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix (S of Southern on west side of 32nd Street) from 11:00am-1:00pm. The “no host” brunch menu is available at https://www.MorningGloryCafeAZ.com/
The ADC Board Meeting will follow directly after from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Anyone interested in getting involved as a volunteer or board member are welcome to stay. Please RSVP by January 25th at gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or 480-962-4584.
February 6, 2012
FREE MASTER CLASS with CONTRA TIEMPO – Sponsored by ASU Gammage Cultural Participation, ADC co-hosts this free master class with Desert Dance Theatre and Dance Theater West. The class will will take place on Monday, February 6 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
CONTRA-TIEMPO is a Los Angeles based dance company, founded and directed by Ana Maria Alvarez. The company fuses Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Hip-Hop, and abstract dance theater. This master class will use this unique style of fusing forms to move dancers through an exploration of their bodies as creative, conscious and connected movers. RSVP to gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or 602-740-9616. Space is limited.
February 7, 2012
ARTS CONGRESS 2012: Celebrating 100 Years of the Arts in Arizona – ADC will participate as an Event Sponsor at Arts Congress on Tuesday, February 7th at the Arizona State Capitol, House Lawn, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. In honor of Arizona’s Centennial, Arizona Citizens for the Arts will host a day of celebration and advocacy for arts, culture and arts education in Arizona. Please join us for Arts Congress 2012.
What is Arts Congress?
Arts Congress is an annual advocacy day, which takes place at the Arizona State Capitol. This is an important day, when you have the opportunity to speak to your legislators and tell them why you support the arts and how the arts have made a difference in your life. For more info about Arizona Citizens/Action for the Arts and Arts Congress 2012 go to: https://www.azcitizensforthearts.org/
February 7, 2012
FREE PASSES TO PINA SCREENING – IFC Films presents a Special Advance Screening of PINA, a thrilling new 3D documentary based off the life of dancer Pina Bausch and directed by Wim Wenders (www.ifcfilms.com). The film is showing on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00pm at Harkins Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. ADC has a limited number of free passes for ADC Members. Please contact Lisa Chow at gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or call/text 602-740-9616 OR contact Lauren Kawam at moc.mideillanull@mawaKL.
March 1, 2012
WIN A FREE DVD OF THE NEW RELEASE OF FOOTLOOSE – The DVD Release Party for FOOTLOOSE will be at the Tempe Marketplace on March 4, 2012 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Here is a chance to win a free DVD of the new Footloose to be released on March 6, 2012. The first two people to email the correct answers to the five trivia questions below will be selected determined by the date & time posted on their reply.
- Who were the two lead actors who starred in the 1987 classic DIRTY DANCING?
- Who were the two dancers/actors who starred in the 1985 film WHITE NIGHTS?
- Who is the famous tap dancer who starred in RENAISSANCE MAN as Drill Sergeant Cass?
- What Academy-Award nominated film about a famous German dancer/choreographer came out recently in theaters?
- What year was the original movie FOOTLOOSE released?
Please email your answers to gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@asiL or on the ADC Facebook Page by March 6, 2012.
April 14 & 21, 2012
ADC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES
ADC presented two Lifetime Achievement Awards (LAA) to Arizona dance professionals that have demonstrated exemplary artistry in performance, choreography, direction and staging and/or leadership, research, scholarship, philanthropy or service to dance in Arizona. On April 14, 2012, Jeanne Wright was given the ADC LAA 2012 at CONDER/dance inextricably linked at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Also, the second ADC LAA 2012 was presented to Ann Ludwig at A Ludwig Dance Theatre’s 35th anniversary concert, “Celebrating 35 Years of Dance: Looking Back; Moving Forward” at the Tempe Center for the Arts on April 21, 2012. Read full article on ADC e-Star May 2012 on page 9-10.
October 12-13, 2012
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2012
ADC will facilitate the post-performance Q & A at the Arizona Dance Festival 2012 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival showcases various dance artists from around Arizona and around the country. Audience members will gain insights to the creative processes of the various participant choreographers.
2011
January 6, 2011
RECYCLING COSTUMES FOR DANCE WORKSHOP – ADC presents Recycling Costumes for Dance at Dance Theater West in Phoenix. This 2-hour workshop is designed to help dancers recycle past costumes. Some basic sewing and dyeing information will be shared as well as quick tips on easy changes. Participants are encouraged to bring 1 costume for review and group discussion. The workshop will be lead by Marlina Kessler of 12th Street Costumes and Dancewear. Free Event! Donations welcomed.
January 8, 2011
ARIZONA DANCE COALITION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – ADC hosts an open reception prior to its Annual Membership Meeting. The dance community and general public are invited to attend. Special guest speakers may include but not limited to: community arts leader knowledgeable about philanthropy, senior members of the dance community with extensive knowledge and history in the world of dance, and an established dance educator from the Arizona Dance Education Organization. ADC will announce new board members and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to a prominent dance figure in the dance community.
February 10, 2011
RECYCLING COSTUMES FOR DANCE WORKSHOP – ADC presents Recycling Costumes for Dance at Dance Theater West in Phoenix. This 2-hour workshop (7-9 pm) is designed to help dancers recycle past costumes. Some basic sewing and dyeing information will be shared as well as quick tips on easy changes. Participants are encouraged to bring 1 costume for review and group discussion. The workshop will be lead by Marlina Kessler of 12th Street Costumes and Dancewear. Free Event! Donations welcomed. RSVP by Feb 9, moc.liamgnull@semutsocteertsht21 or 480-200-9116.
March 28, 2011
YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS TAP DANCE COMPETITION for ages 16-30. Cash prizes ranging from $150-$50 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be announced April 30 and will get to perform their winning choreography at the Sounds of the Soles of the Southwest performance May 21 during the National TAP Dance Day Celebration in Tucson. For details, contact gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@anytsyrK or call 520-743-1349. Submissions will be adjudicated by tap masters outside the community to insure anonymity and fairness in judging. Deadline for submissions: March 28, 2011
May 21-22, 2011
NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY CELEBRATION
ADC co-sponsors this annual tap dance festival through grants awarded by the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Master tap dance classes and lecture demonstrations for ages 10 and up and levels beginner through advanced will be held at the Pima Community College Center for the Arts, West Campus, Tucson. Sounds of the Soles of the Southwest performance will be held on Saturday, May 21 @ 7 pm. Tap dancers from across Arizona are invited to perform. Contact gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@anytsyrK for submission details. To keep a tradition alive, all are invited to come up on stage and perform the Shim Sham Shimmy at the end of the show. The weekend celebration will culminate with a free to the public performance by master class participants, a TAP JAM and possible tap challenge. A lecture on the history of TAP will be included. More details will be available closer to the event. Discounts for ADC members available. Discount deadline for master class registration: April 1.
September 10, 2011
EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE GET OUT PERFORMING ARTS EXPO – ADC partners with Desert Dance Theatre as co-sponsors of an exhibit booth at the East Valley Tribune 12th Annual Get Out Performing Arts Expo at the Mesa Arts Center. We are providing an opportunity for our local dance artists to share their season offerings to the general public.
October 7-8, 2011
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2011
ADC will facilitate the post-performance Q & A at the Arizona Dance Festival 2010 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival showcases various dance artists from around Arizona and around the country. Audience members will gain insights to the creative processes of the various participant choreographers.
November 19, 2011
ARIZONA AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – ADC will be an exhibitor at the 2011 Arizona Statewide Afterschool Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center, providing teaching dance artists opportunities to showcase their afterschool program ideas and connect with community, school and government leaders. ADC Members are given the opportunity to share their offerings in ADC’s booth.
December 18, 2011
ADC MEET & GREET – ADC hosts a MEET & GREET in Tucson from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the University Dance Project, 6318 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson (SE corner of Broadway & Wilmot, near the El Charro Cafe visible in the El Mercado Shopping Center). Meet the ADC officers and colleagues to learn about ADC and its mission. Join us to share ideas/information, network, celebrate, and get involved. RSVP by December 16th at gro.noitilaoCecnaDzAnull@anytsyrK or 520/743-1349.
2010
October 8-9, 2010
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2010
ADC will facilitate the post-performance Q & A at the Arizona Dance Festival 2010 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival showcases various dance artists from around Arizona and around the country. Audience members will gain insights to the creative processes of the various participant choreographers.
October 8-10, 2010
TUCSON MEET YOURSELF FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
ADC partners with Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival in Downtown Tucson by offering opportunities for dancers and volunteers for the event. The event focuses on worldwide cultural arts and ethnic traditions. Free dance classes will be offered at the Leo Rich Theatre. Free Event!
October 20-24, 2010
NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE 2010
ADC will be an Exhibitor at the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) Conference 2010. The NDEO, in cooperation with Arizona Dance Education Organization and the Herberger Institute School of Dance at Arizona State University, presents a 5 day conference exploring how dance can prepare students for increasingly complex life and work environments in the 21st century.
October 21-22, 2010
LEARNING FROM A LEGEND: BILL EVANS TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION WORKSHOP – ADC offers two scholarships to high school students with financial hardships to attend the Bill Evans Workshop as part of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) Conference in Tempe.
November 14, 2010
TAP IMPROV 101: MINDS & FEET – ADC presents Tap Improv 101: Minds & Feet at Tap Sensation Studio in Tucson. A panel of Tucson tap dance artists and jazz musicians will lead a discussion and demonstration on “how to” prepare for Tap Jams and Challenges. Welcome to guest panelist, Chrissy Jones! Free Event! Donations welcomed.
November 20, 2010
ARIZONA AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – ADC will be an exhibitor at the 2010 Arizona Afterschool Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center, providing teaching dance artists opportunities to showcase their afterschool program ideas and connect with community, school and government leaders.
