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Arizona Arts Live!, Student Union Memorial Center, Campus Community Connections, and the College of Fine Arts invites you to join us on June 25, 2026, for an inspiring evening celebrating the artistry, rhythm, and cultural legacy of Black expression through movement.
Experience a dynamic celebration featuring The School of Dance Theatre of Movement Ensemble through dance, culture, community, and artistic storytelling that honors the richness and influence of Black culture across generations. Guests will also enjoy a curated culinary experience exploring Afro-Caribbean flair through vibrant flavors, cultural traditions, and thoughtfully inspired cuisine.
Celebrate the legacy. Feel the movement. Savor the culture.
Tickets are $20 per person and include a three-course meal and an event t-shirt.
Schedule of Events (tentative):
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Courtyard/Lobby
Check-In, Gallery Experience, Mocktails, and Passed Appetizers
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM | Stage
Welcome Remarks
Introduction of Special Invitees/VIPs
Introduction of Speaker
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM | Stage
Art of Black Dance Talk & Mini Lecture – Duane Cyrus
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Dinner & Dance Activation
(Three-course dining experience paired with accompanying dance performances)
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks