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Ruby morales
Por Ti Comimos
Choreographed and performed by Ruby Morales
Music: Original sound by YNOT with voiceover by Gloria Zavala
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"Por Ti Comimos" A solo that moves with memory, lineage, and devotion. Choreography & Performance: Ruby Morales, blending cumbia, breaking, and storytelling in a way that defines her powerful and deeply personal work
niamey thomas
PLAY
Choreographed and performed by Niamey Thomas in collaboration with Aydia Ortega + Sheryl Powell
Music: Hit a Lick – 2 Chainz, Motownphilly – Boyz II Men, Monaco – Bad Bunny and Play – David Banner (instrumental)
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​"Play" is a dance about connection, through anger and love it is a display of emotions connected with others. This piece is taken from a larger piece titled "Godspeed" choreographed by Niamey Thomas.
through movement, and rhythm.
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Kayla Vasquez
SiREN
Choreographed and performed by Kayla Vasquez
Music: SiRENADE by IAMDDB
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"SiREN" A solo that moves between softness and strength, guided by intuition and inner power.
Choreographed and performed by Kayla Vasquez, traveling from Tucson, Arizona to Phoenix to share her signature style.
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shaniece brazwell
Can’t Live with Her, Can’t Live Without Her…
Dancers: Shaniece Brazwell & Michele Myers
Music: It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing) by Ella Fitzgerald​
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A duet that plays with tension, rhythm, and connection, where swing, push, and pull unfold through partnership and timing. Performed by Shaniece Brazwell & Michele Myers, moving to “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” by Ella Fitzgerald.
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lotusxn
Anxiety
Choreographed and performed by Emani LotusXN Spencer
Music: Anxiety by Doechii
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"Anxiety" A raw solo exploring the physical and emotional landscape of anxiety, where breath, repetition, and vulnerability take center stage. Choreographed and performed by Emani LotusXN Spencer, a magnetic solo artist whose sharp precision and fusion of hip-hop, theater, and contemporary movement hold the audience in unwavering focus.
astrid camacho
Otro día
Dancers: Carolina Herrera, Ruby Morales, Alyssa Ramirez, Xochilt Huitzil, Astrid Camacho
​Music: Otro día - Gregor Salto, KUENTA
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"Otra dia" a group work celebrating the strength, resilience, and pride of Latina women, honoring the repetition of daily life and the quiet power found in moving through “another day.”
Created by Astrid Camacho and brought to life by a powerful lineup of widely recognized Phoenix dancers: Carolina Herrera, Ruby Morales, Alyssa Ramirez, Xochilt Huitzil, and Astrid Camacho.
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Alexander Patrick-Rolando
Rooted
Choreographed and performed by Alexander Patrick-Rolando
Music: Don't Jealous Me from The Lion King: The Gift by Beyoncé, performed by Lord Afrixana, Tekno, Mr Eazi, and Yemi Alade
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"Rooted" A solo grounded in presence and purpose. Choreographed and performed by Alexander Patrick-Rolando, whose commanding stage presence draws the audience in and holds them there.​​​
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Alexis “Lala” Covarrubio
Together in Rhythm
Dancers: Alexis “Lala” Covarrubio, Adrian Silveira, Carlos Zambrano, Cheska Manzano, Kaili Anderson, Sarah Jennings, RJ Johnson, Tristen Young, Will Mokofisi
Song: Ganga Riddim (ft. Mehdi Nassouli) by Jarreau Vandal
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"Together in Rhythm" A high-energy group work rooted in connection, groove, and collective movement. Choreographed by Alexis “Lala” Covarrubio, featuring an incredible cast of Phoenix dancers: Alexis “Lala” Covarrubio, Adrian Silveira, Carlos Zambrano, Cheska Manzano, Kaili Anderson, Sarah Jennings, RJ Johnson, Tristen Young, and Will Mokofisi.
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