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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th  from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen. \nIn this class\, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First\, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels\, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25. \n \nClass Schedule: \nJanuary 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nFebruary 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective \nMarch 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nApril 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMay 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements/2023-03-25/
LOCATION:Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th  from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen. \nIn this class\, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First\, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels\, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25. \n \nClass Schedule: \nJanuary 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nFebruary 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective \nMarch 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nApril 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMay 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Nomination Deadline: 2023 Artist of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Art Spark Texas Artists of the Year Awards nominations are now open! Nominating categories include: \n\nSpark Award\nLynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award\nGloria Bond Creative Aging Award\nHaven Street-Allen Artist of the Year\n\nThe award ceremony will take place in Austin in September 2023. We support all winners with their travel costs to come to the event. Nominations are now open and they are due no later than April 30\, 2023. We will announce the winners in June 2023. \nAll artists with a disability of all disciplines* who live or work in Texas are eligible\, ages 16 and up. We welcome self-nomination as well. \nDownload Nomination Form
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/nomination-deadline-2023-artist-of-the-year-awards/
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Awards,Dance,Seniors,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Dance Performance at Rosedale School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the culminating dance performance of our 2022-23 Rosedale residency! \nNo registration required. Just bring a photo ID. This is a donation-based performance. All donations support the work of Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/dance-performance-at-rosedale-school/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Dance":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Conversation on Audio Description with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and lively virtual conversation as we talk about Audio Description for Dance and other topics through the lens of narrators and trainers who are Blind. We are thrilled to have this month’s conversation with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor! Read more about our guests below. \nRegistrations are limited\, so sign up today! Register here to receive the Zoom link. \nNote: All conversations are presented with Real Time Captioning. \nThomas Reid is the host and producer of Reid My Mind Radio\, a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Through his annual season\, “Flipping the Script on Audio Description” Reid explores the art and examines its implications on the community. A member of the Social Audio Description Collective and a freelance Audio Description Narrator\, Thomas has appeared on projects for Netflix\, HBO Max\, Hulu\, PBS and more. He provides consultations for independent film makers\, film festivals\, co-facilitates workshops and serves as moderator or panelist for discussions on audio description and content accessibility. \nColleen Connor is the co-founder and Director of Audio Description Training Retreats and is based in Los Angeles\, CA. Colleen earned a Bachelor’s in Music Theatre from The Catholic University of America and attended The London Dramatic Academy in the UK. As a blind expert in the Audio Description (AD) industry\, Colleen provides valuable insight and feedback to those training in Audio Description. Their ongoing work and outreach in the AD field include performing Quality Control for several studios\, voice narration\, teaching the various roles within the scope of description\, and cultivating a network of diverse professionals. Guided by their Seeing Eye Dog Joplin\, Colleen advocates for informed\, equal\, and culturally competent AD wherever they go! \nIf you missed it or just want to watch them again\, our entire series of conversations are archived on the Art Spark Texas YouTube Channel on the Audio Description Playlist. \nQuestions? Contact the Art Spark office at 512-454-9912 or info@artsparktx.org \n \nImage Description: Side-by-side photos of this conversation’s guests\, Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor. On the left\, Thomas\, a brown-skinned Black man with a smooth-shaven bald head and a full\, neat\, salt-and-pepper beard\, smiles into the camera. He wears dark shades and a gray and black sweater with a black turtleneck. On the right\, Colleen\, a non-binary\, white person with pixie-cut\, pink hair\, smiles while speaking into a microphone with a pop filter.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/conversation-on-audio-description-with-thomas-reid-and-colleen-connor/
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Dance
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SUMMARY:Professional Learning with Dr. Tina Curran
DESCRIPTION:Professional Learning with Dr. Tina Curran\, December 14th 3-5.30pm in person.\n\nIn this professional learning workshop with Dr. Tina Curran participants go through a creative dance lesson experience\, deconstruct it through reflection\, and introduce backward design and provide a template for lesson planning that participants can use.\n\nThe lesson will include Language of Dance which has been useful for English Language Learners and mixed ability learners.\n\nDr. Tina Curran is the director of UTeach Dance at the Department of Theatre and Dance. She oversees the preparation and professional mentorship of students in the B.F.A. in Dance: Dance Studies Optionpursuing their Texas dance teacher certification\, acts as a liaison with the College of Education and oversees educational initiatives within the program and in the dance education community. Her areas of research explore dance literacy\, living dance legacy and teacher preparation and professional development. Dr. Curran is a co-founder\, with Ann Hutchison Guest\, of the Language of Dance Center (USA). She conducts LOD certification courses and workshops nationally and internationally. She is a faculty member of the Dance Education Laboratory at the Harkness Dance Center in New York City where she offered courses in the Language of Dance\, Dancing History/Living Legacy\, topics in dance pedagogy\, and transformational teaching. She has facilitated training\, presented workshops and given interactive keynotes at numerous locations including the University of California Santa Barbara\, Brigham Young University\, New York University\, Royal Academy of Dance and Roehampton University in the United Kingdom\, Taipei National University of the Arts\, El Centro Nationale des les Arts in Mexico City\, New York City Department of Education\, National Dance Education Organization\, Dance and the Child International\, International Council of Kinetography Laban\, Dance History Scholars\, Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts\, Texas Dance Educators Association.\nDr. Curran received a B.F.A. in Dance from The Juilliard School\, an M.F.A. in Choreographic Theory and Practice from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Administration from New York University. Her certifications include: Language of Dance Certification Specialist\, Teacher of Labanotation and American Ballet National Training Curriculum.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/professional-learning-with-dr-tina-curran/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Dance":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Tree Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Tree Tales!\n  \nRosedale students present Tree Tales\, a dance theater performance celebrating our native trees. Experience their storytelling through movement at the Playground of Possibilities event at Rosedale School on May 3rd at noon. The Playground of Possibilities will be open 12-2pm but the play will be from 12:30-1:00pm\, so plan accordingly. This event is free and open to all! \nTree Tales performance by Rosedale students directed by Art Spark Texas artist teachers Veronica DeWitt and Toni Bravo. 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/tree-tales/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Dance":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Elements is once a month all-abilities dance class taking place on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. It is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.\n\nIn this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation— a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.\n\nThe goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience\, everyone is welcome\, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Join us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where all are valued.\n\nThe class fee is sliding $5-20 but no one is turned away because of lack of funds. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-2-3/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T160000
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (Inclusive)
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Dance’s Elements class is a once a month dance class that is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style.\n\nLed by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance. In this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation\, a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid.\n\nImprovisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics. The goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. No prior knowledge or experience is needed\, everyone is welcome.\n\n\n\nJoin us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where everyone is welcomed and valued. The class takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 PM at the Rosedale School\, located at 7505 Silvercrest Dr\, Austin\, TX 78757.\n\nThere is no registration required\, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \n\nFor questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-inclusive/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (Inclusive)
DESCRIPTION:Elements has a special guest teacher from Tblisi Georgia\, Mariam (Maka) Chkhaidze. This month’s Elements class is the 25th of October from 2-4pm at Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Dr\, Austin\, TX 78757. There is no registration required\, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912.\n\nThis class is focused for students over the age of 18 years old. \n\nAbout Maka: \nMaka is a curator and cultural manager with a background in theatre and social psychology\, she combines these two disciplines into a deep commitment to use the performing arts as a tool for fostering connections between marginalized and underrepresented social groups. In 2022\, Maka founded InForm – Platform for Inclusive Minds\, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing disability narratives into the performing arts scene in Georgia. Under her leadership\, InForm has established an inclusive contemporary dance theatre group that includes dancers and actors of mixed abilities. The troupe produces original and collaborative performances both locally and internationally\, and conducts educational programs to nurture an inclusive arts community.\n\nMaka is a CEC ArtsLink Fellow and is spending the whole month of October with us here at Art Spark Texas. This class is supported by CEC ArtsLink. CEC ArtsLink supports transnational cultural mobility and collaboration\, empowering artists and arts leaders to engage communities in dialogue and creative projects for a more equitable\, compassionate and sustainable world.\n\n\n\n\nArtslink International Fellowships is a CEC ArtsLink program supporting transnational arts and social practice.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-inclusive-2/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (Inclusive)
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Dance’s Elements class is a once a month dance class that is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style.\n\nLed by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance. In this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation\, a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid.\n\nImprovisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics. The goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. No prior knowledge or experience is needed\, everyone is welcome.\n\n\n\nJoin us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where everyone is welcomed and valued. The class takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 PM at the Rosedale School\, located at 7505 Silvercrest Dr\, Austin\, TX 78757.\n\nThere is no registration required\, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \n\nFor questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-inclusive-3/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Teaching with DanceAbility
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Art Spark Texas (Art Spark Dance)\nSpecial thanks to Rosedale Foundation for making this professional learning opportunity possible\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM\n**Rosedale School (Austin\, TX) \nWhat is DanceAbility?\nAs dance educators\, we believe integrated dance can reduce isolation and support self-expression and personal growth for people of all abilities. DanceAbility is an improvisation-based method that supports artistic exploration between people with and without disabilities. Through dance and movement\, people from diverse backgrounds practice the art of being together—building connection and strengthening more inclusive communities. \nDanceAbility cultivates common ground for creative expression with equal agency and representation. Movement material is drawn from the group present in the room\, so no one is isolated or singled out. The method supports self-empowerment by offering ways for each person to participate fully and make creative choices—while also respecting personal limits. \nCore principles you’ll learn: Sensation • Relationship • Time • Design\n(often described as self\, others\, and community in motion) \nWhat you’ll leave with: Practical\, adaptable DanceAbility exercises you can use right away\, Tools for inclusive improvisation\, partnering\, and facilitation\, Strategies that support participation for people of all abilities \nWho should attend: Dance educators • teaching artists • classroom teachers • therapists • movement facilitators • anyone curious about inclusive dance practice \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/oB9q7eG6g446B8gh7\nQuestions / Access requests: dance@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/inclusive-dance-teaching-with-danceability/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Professional Learning: Dance Educator Workshop with Krissie Marty
DESCRIPTION:2026-AST-PL2 \n\n\n\nDANCE EDUCATORS — COME LEARN IN COMMUNITY\nA Collaborative Workshop with Krissie Marty\nMaster Trainer\, Wolf Trap Institute\nBring your lesson plan ideas\, your questions\, and your teaching challenges.\nIn this free professional learning workshop\, Krissie Marty will share tools and insights from her deep experience in creative movement and teacher training\, while inviting participants into a collaborative process of reflection and exchange. Together\, we will experience an exercise\, unpack it\, and reflect on what it reveals about teaching practice.\nThis workshop is designed as a space for learning\, experimentation\, and shared problem-solving\, with additional support from Art Spark Texas on meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities.\nApril 18\, 2026\nCreative Action\, Austin\n1023 Springdale Rd\, Bldg 3\nAustin\, TX 78721\nPlease register here. Free to attend 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/professional-learning-dance-educator-workshop-with-krissie-marty/
LOCATION:Creative Action\, 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 3\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702
CATEGORIES:Dance
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