OdySea in the Desert Cultural Connections Concert SeriesFirst Saturday, March-May1:00pm-5:00pmOdySea in the Desert and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live cultural music and dance to the desert. The Cultural Connections Concert Series supports local performers with the opportunity to educate the community with their unique cultural styles of music and dance. The series will feature a range of performance types, from folklorico and mariachi to taiko drumming and tap dance.
Why?As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Cultural Connections Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside the business model. In partnership with OdySea in the Desert, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians.
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Free Admission
Attendees are invited to bring their own chairs. Limited seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts. Concerts will feature up to six 30-minute performances.
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LocationOdySea in the Desert
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 OdySea in the Desert is a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination that features world-class attractions including OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, BODIES REVEALED, and Pangea Land of the Dinosaurs in addition to 20 dining, shopping, and amusement venues. The outdoor courtyard regularly hosts a variety of events and family entertainment throughout the year. Parking is free and there is no admission required to enter OdySea in the Desert. |
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Featured Concerts
March 2, 2019
Mariachi and Folklorico at Odysea
Celebrate the colors and vibrant sounds of the Mariachi and Folklorico traditions with Arizona's finest student groups and community performers. The rich, cultural history of Mexico reverberates with each note of Mariachi music as Folklorico ensembles tell stories of heartbreak and celebration of life through traditional dance.
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mariachi Corazen del Valle
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil de Mi Tierra
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM Mariachi Saguaritos
2:40 PM – 3:20 PM Ollin Yolitzi Dance Academy
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Mariachi Pasion
4:30 – 5 PM Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ
Mask Making activities by Zarco Guerrero and Cultural Coalitions
Celebrate the colors and vibrant sounds of the Mariachi and Folklorico traditions with Arizona's finest student groups and community performers. The rich, cultural history of Mexico reverberates with each note of Mariachi music as Folklorico ensembles tell stories of heartbreak and celebration of life through traditional dance.
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mariachi Corazen del Valle
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Mariachi Juvenil de Mi Tierra
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM Mariachi Saguaritos
2:40 PM – 3:20 PM Ollin Yolitzi Dance Academy
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Mariachi Pasion
4:30 – 5 PM Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ
Mask Making activities by Zarco Guerrero and Cultural Coalitions
April 6, 2019
Rhythms of the World
Jam out to the rhythmic pulse of drums from across the world. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, Rhythms of the World will offer an energetic and unforgettable production as the crowd’s energy helps fuel the groups’ performances.
Performance details coming soon!
Jam out to the rhythmic pulse of drums from across the world. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, Rhythms of the World will offer an energetic and unforgettable production as the crowd’s energy helps fuel the groups’ performances.
Performance details coming soon!
May 4, 2019
Beat the Feet
Connect with the Valley's hottest hip-hop dance and capoeira crews in one furious night of footwork. An unforgettable artistic journey around the world through dance, Beat the Feat will highlight the legacy of dance and the storytelling power it embodies.
Performance details coming soon!
Connect with the Valley's hottest hip-hop dance and capoeira crews in one furious night of footwork. An unforgettable artistic journey around the world through dance, Beat the Feat will highlight the legacy of dance and the storytelling power it embodies.
Performance details coming soon!