Upcoming Events
Rising Hope:
Esperanza Dance Project's 1st Annual Fundraising Gala
Sunday, November 17, 2024 5:00-8:00 PM
Esperanza Dance Project (EDP), a Tucson-based non-profit organization committed to empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy, will hold its 1st annual Fundraising Gala on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This event requires tickets.
Ongoing Events 2024/25 Season
Esperanza Dance Club at Mansfeld Middle School
Esperanza Dance Club at Mansfeld Middle School is held at Mansfeld Middle School every thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
This club is for students at Mansfield Middle School and not open to the public.
Past Events
April 7, 2024: Emerging Choreographer's Showcase
Join Esperanza Dance Project for our annual Emerging Choreographers Showcase at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden on April 7th. The event will include site specific performances choreographed by Esperanza dancers in response to sculptures in the garden as well as: art shown by local artists, a founder's talk, and the premiere of EDP's new middle school oriented performance ProjectRIS. There is a suggested donation of $18. We can't wait to see you there!
WHO: Esperanza Dance Project and local AZ artists
WHAT: Emerging Choreographers Showcase
WHEN: April 7th from 4-6 pm
WHERE: The Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Tucson Jewish Community Center
WHY: To platform local artists and emerging choreographers within our company
Rise for Freedom: One Billion Rising Tucson Chapter
February 14, 2024 FLASH MOB
House of Hope:
Esperanza Dance Project's Annual Performance Fundraiser
Saturday, November 4th, 2023
SAVE THE DATE!
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WHEN: Saturday, November 4th, 2023
6:00-9:00PM
Doors open at 6PM, show at 7PM
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WHERE: 4500 N. Oracle Rd. Suite 110,
CATALYST Creative Collective
Tucson, AZ 85705
WHAT:
Esperanza Dance Project (EDP), a Tucson-based non-profit organization committed to empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy, will hold its annual performance and auction fundraiser at the CATALYST Creative Collective. This event will feature special guest and Seattle based Olympic boxer and advocate for survivors Queen Underwood.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. This event is open to the public and suggested donation is $17.00
4500 N. Oracle Road Suite 110, Tucson, Arizona.
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SPECIAL GUEST!
Esperanza Dance Project is proud to announce the featured special guest Queen Underwood! Queen Underwood is a Seattle based Olympic boxer and advocate for survivors. Learn more about Queen Underwood's resilient and empowering story here and here.
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Stand Up to Stop Violence Comedy for Charity
Stand Up to Stop Violence
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WHEN: Saturday, October 21st • 7:00pm-9:00pm
WHERE: Catalyst-SAACA 4500 N. Oracle Ste. 110, Tucson, AZ 85705
WHAT: Join us for a night of fun and laughter while supporting local nonprofits Esperanza Dance Project and Ben’s Bells!
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This amazing fundraiser is produced and presented by Comedy for Charity Comedy for Charity is a non-profit organization created by comedian Suzie Sexton to reduce violence and to raise money for victims of violence. The lineup includes Butch Lord, Jan Brenner, Suzie Sexton, Gene Moore, and headliner Monique Marvez. Plus an original dance performance by Esperanza Dance Project.
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Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
Arizona Child Abuse Prevention Conference
​WHEN: Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
WHERE: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa, W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, Arizona
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WHAT: The 29th Arizona Child Abuse Prevention Conference will take place July 18-19, 2023! This annual event brings together hundreds of child welfare and well-being professionals from across the state to collaborate, be inspired, and take home tools to strengthen families and protect children. Learn more and register: https://pcaaz.org/capconf/
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