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Dance, Drama, and Cultural Celebrations at ASU: Upcoming Events to Watch

Arizona State University is gearing up for an exciting lineup of events that promise to celebrate the arts through dance, drama, and vibrant cultural expressions. From the exploration of Senegambian dance traditions to the showcasing of graduate projects, the calendar is full of engaging activities. Not to be missed is the Latin Sol Dance Festival, offering a thrilling cultural celebration, and the thought-provoking plays 'over my dead body there'll be a pillow fight' and 'Soul Magnet Beneath the Limestone.' Join us for these dynamic experiences.

Mar 23, 2025
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1. Sol Rhythmz Dance Festival
Sol Rhythmz is the third event of the Sol Motion series within the Arizona State University Dance Department. It focuses on the dance traditions of the Senegambia region and the emergence of the dance forms within the diaspora, specifically looking at the Caribbean. Participants will take a journey through dances from West Africa to the Caribbean. This day-long event features workshops, a panel discussion and a social hour with live performances, a DJ and vendor booths. Sol Rhythmz pushes to highlight the dances, the people, the culture and traditions practiced and developed from the involuntary and voluntary migrations and immigrations from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas.
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Mar 23, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Margaret Gisolo Dance Theatre

2. Dance Graduate Project Presentations
Graduate dance students in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre showcase a wide range of genres as they present new choreographic works in progress. Come experience the artistry and creativity of ASU Dance students! Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Herberger Institute Box Office. There will be no in-person sales at the event. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase them online.
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Mar 27, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Margaret Gisolo Dance Theatre

3. Dance Graduate Project Presentations
Graduate dance students in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre showcase a wide range of genres as they present new choreographic works in progress. Come experience the artistry and creativity of ASU Dance students!
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Mar 28, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Margaret Gisolo Dance Theatre

4. over my dead body there'll be a pillow fight (the sleepover play)
When Janelle invites four of her friends over for a classic high school sleepover, their bonds are tested by a traumatic confession and a never-ending itinerary of activities. Literally overnight, five high school juniors have to navigate the space between girlhood and womanhood, discovering just how deep their friendship is. "over my dead body there'll be a pillow fight" is a celebration of platonic love, girlhood rituals and the unbreakable bonds that form between women and their friends.
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Apr 10, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Nelson Fine Arts Center

5. 2025 Latin Sol Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for April 11-13, 2025 and join us at Arizona State University for an electrifying celebration of Latin dance and culture. This year we will have more guest artists than ever before, an entirely new Cultural Celebration and a Salsa Museum Pop Up designed by our Latin Sol Committee
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Apr 11, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Student Pavilion

6. over my dead body there'll be a pillow fight (the sleepover play)
When Janelle invites four of her friends over for a classic high school sleepover, their bonds are tested by a traumatic confession and a never-ending itinerary of activities. Literally overnight, five high school juniors have to navigate the space between girlhood and womanhood, discovering just how deep their friendship is. "over my dead body there'll be a pillow fight" is a celebration of platonic love, girlhood rituals and the unbreakable bonds that form between women and their friends.
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Apr 11, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Nelson Fine Arts Center

7. 2025 Latin Sol Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for April 11-13, 2025 and join us at Arizona State University for an electrifying celebration of Latin dance and culture. This year we will have more guest artists than ever before, an entirely new Cultural Celebration and a Salsa Museum Pop Up designed by our Latin Sol Committee
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Apr 12, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Student Pavilion

8. Soul Magnet Beneath the Limestone
Crow is the new barback at the ominous Limestone Speakeasy, a storied bar that keeps alcoholics of all kinds coming back and buried deep beneath. While earnest and vulnerable, Crow remains open to manipulative "lessons" from former employee Leek, who drunkenly boasts his formidable tolerance while relentlessly downing shots of Jack Daniels. Leek and Crow fantasize about nightmares, filtered water, and the tantalizing bar manager, Tess, until she brings her new boyfriend Josh to the Limestone to meet her unique work family. As tensions rise, the jagged consequences of drunken manipulation erupt in various forms.
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Apr 12, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Nelson Fine Arts Center

9. 2025 Latin Sol Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for April 11-13, 2025 and join us at Arizona State University for an electrifying celebration of Latin dance and culture. This year we will have more guest artists than ever before, an entirely new Cultural Celebration and a Salsa Museum Pop Up designed by our Latin Sol Committee
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Apr 13, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Student Pavilion

10. Soul Magnet Beneath the Limestone
Crow is the new barback at the ominous Limestone Speakeasy, a storied bar that keeps alcoholics of all kinds coming back and buried deep beneath. While earnest and vulnerable, Crow remains open to manipulative "lessons" from former employee Leek, who drunkenly boasts his formidable tolerance while relentlessly downing shots of Jack Daniels. Leek and Crow fantasize about nightmares, filtered water, and the tantalizing bar manager, Tess, until she brings her new boyfriend Josh to the Limestone to meet her unique work family. As tensions rise, the jagged consequences of drunken manipulation erupt in various forms.
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Apr 13, 2025
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Tempe, AZ · Nelson Fine Arts Center

Conclusion
Arizona State University's upcoming events offer a vibrant celebration of the arts. The Sol Rhythmz Dance Festival, Dance Graduate Project Presentations, Latin Sol Dance Festival, and compelling plays set the stage for an enriching experience. Each event invites you to explore diverse cultural narratives, witness artistic innovations, and engage with dynamic performances. Whether you are captivated by dance traditions, theatrical storytelling, or cultural festivities, these events promise to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of ASU's thriving artistic community.
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