National Dance Week
National Dance Week
April 18-24, 2020
All abilities welcome. FREE!
THAT’S A WRAP! Thank you so much to everybody for participating in and contributing to our first ever National Dance Week Digital. We received some truly wonderful submissions for our community dance challenge.
Here are our 2020 winners:
Grand Prize Winner - Zorb Ball
Runner-up - Giftcard to Mosaic
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Runner-up - Gift card to Bo & Vine
Runner-up - Gift card to Party Downtown
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West African Cultural Institute Performance
West African Cultural Arts Institute is committed to sharing the joy and passion of West African culture. Read on... -
Cynthia Gutierrez Interview
Artistic Director of Company Movimiento. Read on... -
Cynthia Gutierrez Performance
Holding Space/Holding Time Read on... -
Shannon Mockli Interview
"Dance in Dialogue" interview w/Shannon Mockli Read on... -
Shannon Mockli Performance
Eugene-based educator, artist and choreographer. "Song Me & Him Together." Read on... -
Michael Moloi Interview
Check out Michael Moloi’s response to the question of "How can dance help us navigate and creatively respond to times of change?" Read on... -
Michael Moloi Gumboot & Joshua Caraco
Gumboot dance from South Africa and Kora instrument from West Africa. Read on... -
Vanessa Fuller Interview
Owner/Artistic Director of Xcape Dance Academy Read on... -
Sarah Zolbrod Performance
Eugene Contact Improvisation Dance Read on... -
Lane Dance Company
A student company that is dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary dance. Read on... -
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Danceability International
DanceAbility International’s mission is to dissolve barriers and connect people with and without disabilities through dance and movement. Read on... -
Darin Henry
Picuris Pueblo, Southern Style Fancy Dancer. Read on... -
Rebelle Ballet
Rebelle Ballet is a volunteer performance group based out of the Rebelle Movement studio. Read on... -
Geordi Helmick - Me & My Selves
As a dancer and a digital artist, her artwork explores relationships between technology and the body. Music by Hill, "A Forgotten Dream Returns." Read on...
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Improvisation with Brittney Hietala
Brittney teaches a 10 minute improvisation class. Read on... -
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DanceAbility Panel on Inclusion in the Arts
DanceAbility International hosts a 6 person panel discussion on Inclusion in the Arts. Read on... -
Beginning Teen/Adult Ballet with Eugene Ballet
Join instructor Florabelle Moses for a 15-minute beginning teen/adult ballet lesson. Read on... -
Kids Dance Workshop with Christen Woolston
Fun dance workshop for kids. Read on... -
Gumboot Dance with Michael Tumelo Moloi
Join Michael Tumelo Moloi to learn more about Gumboot dance. Read on...
Brought to you by the City of Eugene with support from these local businesses. Thank you to our sponsors for making Eugene a great place to live, work and play!
Special thanks to DanceAbility International for providing inclusion services and training during dance week.
History of National Dance Week: National Dance Week was formed in 1981 when a group of dance-related organizations began a strong grassroots movement to bring greater recognition to dance in the United States. National Dance Week celebrations occur throughout the nation.