NVAA Dance

The Cinematic Dance Concert featured original work from our students and faculty set to music from movies!

Photos by Rick Meinecke

NVAA Dance in collaboration with ASU dance at Desert Cove!

Desert Cove Elementary School’s Kindergarten was alive with movement as ASU Dance Education students joined our students for an inspiring day of creative movement and dance!

NVAA Dance presents CINEMATIC, an evening of original student choreography set to music from iconic movie soundtracks. Experience the creativity and storytelling of our dancers as cinematic scores come to life on stage.

Shadow Mountain High School
April 23 & 24
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
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Congratulations to the NVAA Dancers at Shea Middle School and Desert Cove Elementary School on an incredible concert last weekend!

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Congratulations to our seven amazing seniors on the presentation of their Capstone Projects last night! (Not pictured, Annalise.) These students will receive the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency on their diplomas and transcripts.

Congratulations!

Our DCES 5th Grade NVAA dancers are pouring their hearts into their rehearsals as they prepare for the upcoming Echoes of Joy dance concert. With every step these talented performers are bringing the spirit of the showcase to life. We can’t wait to see their hard work and passion take center stage!

Annalise Townsley will present her Capstone Project, “The Transition,” as part of the Shea Middle School Dance Concert, Echoes of Joy on February 20th. Annalise worked with the NVAA Dance students at Shea Middle School, creating a dance piece designed to help them shake off the nerves and step confidently into their next chapter as high school students. Moving from middle to high school is a huge leap, but movement makes everything a little easier. Good luck to these future high schoolers!

ClassOf2026 SeniorProject DanceIsLife NextChapter

“Yes, and” is an NVAA Dance Capstone by Brianna Prevoe that will explore how the “Yes, and” philosophy enhances contemporary dance by fostering collaboration and reducing stress.

Through a documentary featuring video interviews, the research tracks how dancers contribute their own ideas to elevate movement and body energy. By embracing this flexible approach, the project aims to prove that collaborative synergy is vital for creation while helping the choreographer build confidence and communication skills. Don’t miss it on February 18!

#”Yes,and…”

Annalise Townsley will present her Capstone Project, “The Transition,” as part of the Shea Middle School Dance Concert, Echoes of Joy on February 20th. Annalise worked with the NVAA Dance students at Shea Middle School, creating a dance piece designed to help them shake off the nerves and step confidently into their next chapter as high school students. Moving from middle to high school is a huge leap, but movement makes everything a little easier. Good luck to these future high schoolers!

  ClassOf2026 SeniorProject DanceIsLife NextChapter

Nurturing The Next Generation of Dancers is a senior capstone made by Jessie Vasquez-Reyes. This capstone will demonstrate through a solo performance, how important it is to have nurturing dance teachers in dance learning environments. This project’s main objective is to advocate for students who have encountered negative experiences in dance environments and to transform vulnerability into resilience.