Phoenix
2025 FESTIVAL
BlakTinx Phoenix is back—this time in the fall! We’re celebrating Black and Latinx artistry across two exciting stages: an outdoor First Friday pop-up at Phoenix Art Museum on October 3rd and the full Herberger Theater KAX Festival on November 7–8. This year’s lineup brings together alumni favorites, nationally recognized guest artists, and fresh Arizona voices, offering powerful performances, community classes, and collaborations that highlight the vibrancy of our dance community. And mark your calendars, we’ll return on January 17, 2026, at the Herberger’s outdoor stage, with more details to be announced soon!
PHX First Friday Pop-Up at Phoenix Art Museum
FREE | Friday, October 3 | 7:00 PM sharp
Under the garden lights at Phoenix Art Museum, we’re bringing back six incredible BlakTinx alumni for a one-night-only pop-up you won’t want to miss. From contemporary to jazz, salsa to hip-hop, these artists were hand-picked because we know they’ll bring it.
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Featuring Jenny Gerena, Daniela Prieto, Shayla Eshelman, Shaniece Brazwell, Carla & David (Stilo Dance Company), and Emani “Lotusxn” Spencer.
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First Friday in Phoenix is always buzzing and this event is free. But with just one show starting right at 7:00 PM, you’ll want to get there early or lose your chance to see it live. One unforgettable celebration of BlakTinx talent.
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Drum roll, please!
BlakTinx Dance Festival Phoenix 2025 is here and it’s all about fresh voices, bold artistry, and a homegrown homecoming as we build toward our 10th Anniversary curtain call in 2026.
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This year’s lineup features Alecea Housworth, Brayan Pérez, Didi Moloi, Diana Toledo, Rashawn Hart, Leo Caudillo, Rainah Mizell “Raimiz,” and Alexis Solano, choreographers bringing powerful new visions of love, resilience, identity, and cultural memory to the BlakTinx stage. Apart from one returning artist, these choreographers are brand new to the BlakTinx Phoenix stage. Among them is Diana Toledo, who previously presented in BlakTinx LA and now joins the Phoenix community as part of her MFA studies. Together, this group reflects our commitment to showcasing fresh talent and fueling the growth of Phoenix’s dance scene.
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They’ll be joined by special guest artists:
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Angel Castro (California), first featured in BlakTinx Phoenix 2017 and most recently in BlakTinx LA 2023, now returning with a solo that fuses dance, fashion, and production design
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Hannah Victoria (Oregon), a nationally recognized choreographer and BlakTinx 2019 alum, with recent Phoenix work at Breaking Ground and local colleges
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j.bouey (Tempe/NYC), a Bessie Award–winning choreographer and performer currently pursuing their MFA at ASU, invited through this year’s AZ Invitational
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Tranze Danza Contemporánea (Phoenix/Mexico), an ensemble led by Zarina Mendoza, internationally recognized for global festival performances and local workshops in Phoenix, invited through this year’s AZ Invitational
Together, this incredible lineup unites trailblazers, alumni, and new voices in a celebration of movement, culture, and community.
Performances
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Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM $20
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Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 PM $15
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Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM $20
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tickets on sale 10/01/2025
Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable event with three performances: Friday night and two shows on Saturday. Each show features the same incredible lineup, but with only 90 seats per performance, space is limited! The BlakTinx Dance Festival sells out every year, secure your tickets early before they’re gone.
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This year’s stage brings together a true homecoming: Arizona guest artists returning from across the country, from Los Angeles and Oregon to choreographers rooted right here in Phoenix with creative ties to New York City and Mexico. BlakTinx 2025 is coast-to-coast energy with Phoenix at its heart.
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Tickets are live and already selling, buy them today!
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