Dance

Family time with “The Nutcracker” ballet

Arizona families can choose from several different versions of “The Nutcracker” this holiday season. Every production is unique. Each company has its own set, costumes...

Ballet Arizona brings “Cinderella” tale to life

As parades of children navigated Valley neighborhoods in search of Halloween goodies Thursday night, plenty of little girls donned princess fare inspired by fairy...

Fall festivals celebrate art, music & more!

The beautiful layer of clouds hanging over the Valley yesterday morning served as a blissful reminder that cooler days are on their way. When...

Tips for choosing a dance studio

Fifteen-year-old Scottsdale twins Caroline and Maria Biondo started classes at a Phoenix dance studio when they were just 7 years old. They soon realized they...

Fun with dance (and doing good)

Susan Silverman is hoping to pack the house for an upcoming production of "Sleeping Beauty," which features more than a dozen youth served by Free Arts for Abused...

Audition news for young dancers and actors

For some kids, there's just nothing quite like the thrill of being onstage. They love the camaraderie and creativity of performing with peers, and...

“Sneak peeks” of the performing arts season

All those hours spent driving kids between school, play dates, lessons and sports practice leave little time for planning relaxing family together time. But...

Ballet Arizona moves into new space

Students in The School of Ballet Arizona summer program were among the first to enjoy the company’s new digs at 2835 E. Washington St.,...

Fall festival features superhero theme

Kids who love any excuse to don their superhero garb will be especially pleased with the theme for this year's Herberger Theater Festival of the...

Local libraries offer critters, comedy and crafts

Teens are learning to play guitar. Reluctant readers are sharing stories with therapy dogs. Families are enjoying game and comedy nights. It's all happening at Valley libraries,...

Dance champion recalls her Arizona roots

Growing up in Glendale, Lauren Froderman dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Instead, she went the way of contemporary dance -- winning season 7 of the...

New film features Arizona teen

Filmmaker Marcelo Dietrich remembers growing up in Tempe, where he started using his dad's video camera at age 9 or 10 to make movies...

Ballet school welcomes special guest

Phoenix-born Anthony Spaulding, now a soloist with the San Francisco Ballet, recently returned to the Valley to rehearse for his first guest appearance in...

Arts and disabilities resources

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living abil.org The Improbable Theatre Company, for adults living with various types of disabilities, performs at the Herberger Theater Center. Arizona Commission...

Fun ways to explore Native American cultures

Many adults don't realize that there's more than one kind of Native American, according to Jaclyn Roessel, education director for the Heard Museum, which...

Fun ways to explore diverse cultures

From Irish writing to Middle Eastern music, there's plenty of multicultural fare for Valley families to enjoy together in coming days and weeks. Exploring...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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