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For Detailed MEM History, click HERE  ! 

This page will keep you current on our upcoming 2008-2009 season.

A dance program for individuals with different abilities - age 13 to seniors - taught and run by professional dancers. Dance class and performing opportunities !! Contact the Director.

Many thanks to Samantha Scotto, Arizona Dance Addiction, for opening her doors to allow AZDance Group / MEM to hold classes this season.

AZDance Group's Movement E-Motion (MEM) is dedicated to providing artistic physical activity, movement, expression and dance to individuals with different abilities taught by the caring professionals of AZDance Group.

This dance program stresses healthy living, exercise and classical AND proper dance technique. An inspirational program for those young adults age 13 to seniors with Down Syndrome and Autism and those with physical challenges. The program also provides each individual an outstanding arena for integration and socialization where self-pride and self-worth is evident. Classes are taught by dance professionals of AZDance Group and directed by Kenda Newbury.

NEWS: Semester I Classes - North Phoenix - September start time! Register NOW so YOUR child does not miss out!

Upcoming Performances

MEM will be a part of AZDance Group's annual "Christmas Dance Concert":

bulletDecember 7, 2008, 2 and 6PM, BCHS Performing Art Center, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, Arizona
bulletJanuary 4, 2009, 3PM, CS Fine Arts Center, 60th Street and Carefree Highway, Scottsdale, Arizona

AZDance Group's "Collections":

bulletApril 10 & 11, 2009, CS Fine Arts Center, 60th Street and Carefree Highway, Scottsdale, Arizona

AZDance Group's "Celebration Dance Concert":

bulletMay 9 & 10, 2009, BCHS Performing Art Center, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, Arizona

We are awaiting other locations for our large-scale productions. Please check regularly - Other smaller, more intimate performances are listed in Season. Please visit that page and keep checking back for updates!

Key Benefits of AZDance Group's Movement E-Motion (MEM)

bulletphysical activity in a positive, encouraging environment
bulletlearning proper dance techniques, stretches and strengthening exercises as well as dance and performance etiquette from professionals in the field
bulletintegration and socialization
bulletinclusion in company events and performances
bulletgaining higher self esteem

What participants receive

bulletone on one instruction; limited class size
bulletdance and movement experiences, learning of healthy living and nutrition
bulletcostumes to wear in performances
bulletperforming experiences and exposure to backstage traditions

Supported By

Since the program's creation and inception (September 2005), Movement E-Motion has been made possible through a grant from the Molly Lawson Foundation and the Arizona Community Foundation. We thank them for their past support.

Further financial support is from the Rotary Club of Anthem, Kenda Newbury and Friends of AZDance Group.  We thank those individuals, organizations and businesses that have assisted this dance group since its inception.

Please visit the businesses supporting this group and the company.

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Photograph credits: Patty Kaufman, ItsUPhoto, Phoenix & Steve Watson, Phoenix