The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kinetic Connections will be presented in person and via livestream.
In a tradition of exciting productions, Kinetic Connections offers works that showcase the artistry and physicality of SCC dancers, along with special guests Bodies Contemporary Company and Tareake Dorill Ramos. This all-ages concert will inspire, captivate, and delight.
The performers will include:
- Instinct Dancecorps, performing works by faculty members Jenny Gerena and Shauna Meredith, and guest choreographers Mike Esperanza and Nathan Madden
- Fusion Dance Ensemble, performing works by faculty members Karryn Allen, Anna Jones, Jennifer Rhea McKusick, and Lisa Thorngren
- Bodies Contemporary Company, directed by Randee Madison
- Tareake Dorill Ramos
The SCC Dance program is the largest among all Maricopa Community Colleges. Each year, SCC Dance attends the prestigious collegiate American College Dance Association Conference, where it has been selected for the final gala performance numerous times since 2000.
If you go
When: Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ
How to Attend: Reserve in-person tickets and register for the livestream. Walk-ins will be first-come, first-served.
Admission: Free (donations accepted)
Learn more about the SCC Dance Program.
Press interested in obtaining photos should contact Lisa Thorngren at [email protected].