Dance

Choreographer welcomes youth perspectives

We assume too often that arts education is a one way street, with all knowledge and expertise flowing from professional artist to student. But...

A bus tour for literacy?

Once the purview of superstars and circus animals, it seems even book characters are getting their own bus tours nowadays. Jack and Annie, characters...

Dance explores undersea world

A family-friendly dance work called "Dreaming in Water," which follows a young boy's journey from walk along the ocean to undersea adventure, is being...

Scholarship supports boys who dance

Though it’s been more than a decade since world-renowned dancer David Hallberg trained with Kee Juan Han at The School of Ballet Arizona in...

Families gather for Native Trails

A lawn adjacent to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts was filled with families during last Thursday's Native Trails performance -- which coupled native...

Irish sounds are smiling

Plenty of families are happy to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with all things green -- from cupcakes to clothing. For some, it's merely a...

Mesa festival sparks creativity

When a five-day festival called  "Spark! Mesa's Festival of Creativity" opened on Wednesday, the Mesa Arts Center campus -- home to several spaces for creating and...

Exploring the Scottsdale Arts Festival

As an eager father pushed his toddler's stroller through the Scottsdale Arts Festival entrance yesterday, he encouraged the sleepy-eyed lad to wake up and take it all in....

Metro Arts performs Spring Dance Concert

It's crunch week for dance students at Metropolitan Arts Institute in Phoenix, according to dance department director Nicole Olson, who notes that 70 students...

Ready, set, recite…

Today's youth experience plenty of competition. Reality shows hype competition between singers, chefs and fashion designers. Schools fuel competition between students. Peers heighten competition...

EPIK Dance premieres anti-bullying work

When arts educators gathered at Tempe Center for the Arts in August, a dance company started by two Arizona natives previewed a new work...

New ballet scholarship for boys

Though it's been more than a decade since world-renowned dancer David Hallberg trained with Kee Juan Han at The School of Ballet Arizona in Phoenix, Hallberg...

Students explore history through dance

How many of you listen to your grandparents' stories? Or know what your parents did when they were children? When 1,400 students gathered last...

Fish corralled to a samba beat

It was in the high 30s Saturday morning at Scottsdale's Waterfront area when some dancers and musicians came out to accompany the SRP round...

Three Claras share “The Nutcracker” experience

As Ballet Arizona performs "The Nutcracker" just three more times this season, a trio of young Valley dancers are preparing to perform the role...

“Snow Queen” brings young dancers together

The audience for Saturday's opening of "Snow Queen" was filled with families, including many eager to see friends perform in the Center Dance Ensemble...

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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