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12/01/25

Give the Gift of Dance: Holiday Shows + 2026 Dance Highlights

Memphis moves with soul—and nowhere is that more visible than in our thriving dance community. From classical ballet to contemporary companies, youth ensembles to national touring productions, dance in Memphis is a year-round celebration of creativity, culture, and connection. This holiday season, Memphis stages are alive with unforgettable performances perfect for gifting and gathering. Whether…

Dance

08/29/25

Back to the Barre: Memphis Dancers Gear Up for a New Season

This fall, the dance community in Memphis is stepping boldly into a new season. From classical ballet to flamenco, from jazz-inspired musicals to contemporary storytelling, stages across Memphis are coming alive with performances that invite audiences to experience the artistry, power, and beauty of dance. Summer intensives, workshops, and classes have fueled the energy of…

Dance

07/31/25

Raising the Barre: How Memphis Dancers Are Making Moves This Summer

This summer, Memphis dancers are lighting up stages across the nation—and beyond. From high school performers and college dance majors to rising stars at top conservatories and professional companies, the Memphis dance community is proving once again that our city’s rhythm travels far. Through camps, intensives, and national performances, these dancers are spreading soul, skill,…

Dance

05/19/25

Dance in “Sinners”: A Living Archive of Black Dance Traditions

The Juke Joint as a Portal: Dance in “Sinners” (2025)  In Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” (2025), the Juke Joint scene is a cultural séance wrapped in a supernatural blues tale. Set in a 1930s Mississippi juke joint, the scene becomes a living archive of Black dance traditions, where past and present collide in a kinetic…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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