By Ntozake Shange
Directed by Rachel Finley
This award-winning classic choreopoem centers stories from the wide-ranging experiences of seven Black women whose lives, stories, struggles and challenges intersect in New York City’s Harlem.
Content transparency:
This show includes themes including violence, sexual assault, discussion of self-harm including suicide, pregnancy loss, infanticide, relationship violence, PTSD, and derogatory and adult language.
Experience the future of theatre -- right here in Tempe!
Join us to experience up to ten brand new theatre works in the 24 Hour Play Festival! Each will be ten minutes in length, created by emerging artists working in a feverish 24 hours to execute a production from the ground up. Come ready for creative risks, bold takes and commanding new voices as we celebrate the ingenuity of the next generation of theatre makers.
Prepare to be entertained as the students of the Maroon and Gold Band and the Philharmonia present a captivating program featuring a diverse selection of pieces. Under the skilled direction of Julie Desbordes, Ethan Owens, and Rich Ebersole, this promises to be a memorable night of music.
Maroon and Gold Band
Spring Dance Fest showcases the creativity in the ASU dance program, featuring student performers in original choreography by students, faculty and guest artists. This performance includes some of the most innovative work of the 2025-26 season.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Herberger Institute Box Office. There will be no in-person sales at the event. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase them online.
Come experience the artistry and creativity of ASU Dance students! Graduate dance students in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre showcase a wide range of genres as they present new choreographic works in progress.
You're not only guaranteeing yourself an unforgettable experience – you’re directly supporting the next generation of performers and choreographers. You're investing in the future of the arts.
Undergraduate dance students in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre showcase a wide range of genres as they present new choreographic works in progress. Come experience the artistry and creativity of ASU dance students!
Interested in studying dance at ASU? Considering taking dance classes as a non-major? Love to watch student performances? This is a great opportunity to experience the work of ASU dance students in progress. The concert will include a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, contemporary modern, and more.
This free community festival celebrates the hip hop community in the Phoenix area. With 3v3 Freestyle battles and choreography competitions running all day, Sol Power culminates in a Saturday night party featuring live DJs, graffiti artists and dance competitions—all set against the backdrop of the ASU Art Museum's stunning architecture. Sol Power is an empowering opportunity to celebrate the culture and creative intelligence within communities of color. Come join us for this free community event!
The ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre brings the stars of tomorrow to the stage, right here in Arizona!
The Emerging Artists performances present original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students. The artists spend nearly a year developing research-intensive projects that center on a broad range of subjects. The Emerging Artists II performances will include projects presented by Rinku Das and Yawen Luo.