October Newsletter
December 17, 2024 Dear Dance Enthusiast, As we approach the new year, it is important to reflect on the challenges and successes of 2024. Although hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left many of us with impromptu planning, and leaving destruction for some in the wake, they also gave us the opportunity to show the world how we work together. We have the chance to reassess our needs, act on it and become stronger for it. This year, Dance Tampa Bay focused on visibility, awareness and advocacy. In receiving the Community Arts Impact Grant (CAIG) from Hillsborough
Dance Rising Tampa Bay featured Article in 83 Degrees
We are honored to have coverage from our beloved 83 Degrees! More about the program
Jimmy Award Winning Student, Best Dancer – Congratulations, Alana Hogan!!
Congratulations to Alana Hogan for bringing home Best Dancer at The Jimmy Awards! What an accomplishment - we are so proud of you and Dylan for representing Tampa and the Straz Center with your talents. Welcome home! Alana Hogan, a recent graduate of Gibbs High School, was named Best Dancer at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. Her award, presented by The Shubert Organization, came with a $2,500 scholarship. She was recognized for excellence in dance and movement. In May, Alana won the Broadway Star
Call to Artists – Dance Rising Tampa Bay Kick Off
Choose your iconic Tampa location During our first gathering via zoom, we will choose the top 15 iconic locations for the Dance Rising Tampa Bay film series of 2024-2025. Get ready!! Dance Tampa Bay is thrilled to introduce Dance Rising Tampa Bay, a dynamic platform for local artists to showcase their dance films. Hillsborough County artists are invited to participate in Dance Rising Tampa Bay through four unique open calls for entries. Applications are free and we wholeheartedly encourage participation from all skill levels and dance genres. From each of the
Celebrating the Spectacular Talent at Red Bull Dance Your Style Tampa Qualifier 2024
In the heart of Tampa, amidst the vibrant energy of Armature Works, something extraordinary is unfolding – an electrifying dance battle where every step tells a story, and every move is a masterpiece.
Dance Rising Tampa Bay
Dear Dance Enthusiast, This is an invitation to join a film project here in Tampa Bay featuring our local artists. We want you to share your passion and dance with us.
Welcome to Dance Tampa Bay
Welcome to the Dance Tampa Bay website! This site is a resource center for you. Whether you are a dancer, educator or collaborator, we are here to support your artistic journey.
The Equus Projects Tour
In March of 2023, The Equus Project came into my home and shared their talent and time. Joanna Mende Shaw, artistic director, has long been a mentor and inspiration. When I was dancing professionally, she invited me to work with her due to my past experiences in the world of horses.