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Media Contact: Helena Saraydarian goldenlionproductions@yahoo.com 623-465-5415
Spectacular performances are planned in recognizing National Dance Week celebrated in the valley in it's eleventh year, bringing recognition and visibility to Arizona dancers and performing groups.
Celebration of Dance 2010Annual performance recognizing National Dance Week celebrates in the Valley for the 11th Year, bringing recognition and visibility to Arizona dancers and performing groups.
Producer's Note: Dance photos are available upon request. Interviews can be arranged with Helena Saraydarian, executive producer/director of Celebration of Dance; and Spokespersons: Dee Dee Wood, Emmy award-winning director/choreographer; Stacy Van Dyke, actress/singer from the famous Van Dyke family; Ruth Doering, former New York City professional dancer; and artistic directors with various performing groups, including Lisa Starry from Scorpius Dance Theatre.
WHAT: Celebration of Dance, 11th Year May 1, May 2, June 19
WHEN & WHERE: May 1, 7:30 pm & May 2, 2pm matinee* Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, 85331 Tickets: 623-465-5415
June 19 | 8:00 pm Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Rd. Box Office: 602-254-2151
TICKETS: $16 - $25 (service charges may apply) Tickets can be purchased over the phone or online at www.goldenlionproductions.com or www.showup.com
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (2010) – As part of National Dance Week, Celebration of Dance presents its 11th Annual performances on May 1, May 2, and June 19 in Phoenix and N. Scottsdale. With 30 groups participating among the three show times, audiences will be treated to an evening of more than 20 performances representing a wide variety of dance styles, showcasing the talent of Arizona’s growing performing arts scene and it’s cultural diversity.
Purpose: beginning end of April National Dance Week is honored with nationwide dance events, a far-reaching awareness campaign designed to bring greater recognition to dance as an art form. For the past 11 years, Arizona has participated in this grass roots effort through a multi-disciplined production, Celebration of Dance. Produced by Golden Lion Productions, Celebration of Dance showcases the talents of numerous performing arts groups and soloists, in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern, contemporary, flamenco, classic belly dance, Indian dances, Celtic, ballroom, tap, and much more.
Opportunity for Dancers: for the past ten years, Celebration of Dance has brought together hundreds of performing arts groups and thousands of dancers to grace Valley stages with their talent. Selected through an annual audition process (March 6th), Celebration of Dance features professional companies, dance studio performing groups, plus talented individuals and burgeoning young artists. A list of this year’s performers will be available after the audition process, by end of March:
Opportunity for the public: Celebration of Dance is an exciting mix of various and diverse dance styles presented to the public for entertainment as well as for the enjoyment of artistic and creative display of dance-arts.
Education: as part of Celebration of Dance’s educational platform, various youth organizations are invited annually to attend the concerts free of charge, providing an unforgettable opportunity for disadvantaged children. (*May 2nd matinee is a special presentation for this purpose.)
About Gold Lion Productions, Inc. Founded by Helena Saraydarian, Golden Lion Productions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt volunteer arts organization serving the community with creative and educational opportunities. An accomplished teacher, choreographer, and producer, Helena is the president of Golden Lion Productions and Arizona’s delegate for National Dance Week.
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