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The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Dance Program presents the Fall Dance Festival 2026, celebrating the season, the growth of the program, and CSN dancers as they continue their development as performers and artists. The 60-minute performance features works in Folklórico, ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance. Choreographed by CSN faculty Carrie Miles, Pendu Malik, Mary La Croix, Francis Soane, and Jacquelyn Guzman. The festival also features The Bench by Meraki Dance Theatre and guest artists from Elemental Dance Company. “This festival celebrates the hard work, artistry, and growth of our dancers,” said Denise Darnell, Lead Faculty of the CSN Dance Program. “Our students have had the opportunity to work alongside outstanding faculty and guest artists, and we can’t wait to share their work with the Las Vegas community. Come celebrate with us!” 🗓️ November 20th at 7:00 p.m. 🗓️ Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 p.m. 📍Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at CSN’s Performing Arts Center at the North Las Vegas campus General Admission is $8.00 and $5.00 for students and seniors.  For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit: www.csn.edu/pac.
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THIS IS WHAT DANCE AT CSN LOOKS LIKE Two days. Eleven unique learning experiences. One community of dancers coming together to move, train, explore, and grow. CSN Dance Days Fall ’26 was a weekend designed to challenge dancers beyond their comfort zones and expose them to the breadth of what collegiate dance training can offer. From Hip Hop, Afro Moves, Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Contemporary, Modern, Repertoire, and Pilates to thought-provoking lectures and conversations, dancers worked alongside CSN faculty and guest artists to experience different styles, perspectives, and approaches to the art of dance. To every dancer who joined us — thank you for bringing your energy, curiosity, and commitment into the space. And to our incredible faculty and guest artists, thank you for sharing your artistry and expertise. Because at CSN, we believe dancers should do more than just take class. They should question. Create. Connect. Perform. And keep training and growing. This weekend was just a glimpse of what’s happening inside the CSN Dance Program. MOVE WITH PURPOSE. TRAIN WITH INTENTION. Swipe through and relive CSN Dance Days Fall ’26 ➡️ Thanks to CSN Lead Dance Faculty Denise Darnell @ddwdancecollective Hip Hop with Matthew Gob @matthewgob Commercial Hip Hop with Liezel Marie @laydeeliz Afro Moves with Pendu Malik @pendudance Jazz Funk with Liezel Marie @laydeeliz Pilates with Kimberly Fedele-Kaye @kimfedelekaye Ballet with Mary LaCroix @lvdanceacademy Hip Hop with Lonnie Chaney III @b.littyleezy Modern with Francis Soane @fran_jr0222 Contemporary/Modern/Repertoire with Carrie Miles @carrielee.dance.fitness Repertoire with guest artists Elemental Dance Company @elementaldanceco Jazz with guest artists Frit & Frat @dabt_show THIS IS WHAT DANCE AT CSN LOOKS LIKE Two days. Ten unique learning experiences. One community of dancers coming together to move, train, explore, and grow. CSN Dance Days Fall ’26 was a weekend designed to challenge dancers beyond their comfort zones and expose them to the breadth of what collegiate dance training can offer. From Hip Hop, Afro Moves, Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Contemporary, Modern, Repertoire, an
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ATTENTION LAS VEGAS DANCERS ! AUDITION for TAYLOR DAYNE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY Please submit and register at this LINK: https://forms.gle/ZsqmY9y5KQP4vjk7A Any questions email: ritamayecasting@gmail.com
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We are excited to announce our upcoming CSN Dance Program Dance Days/Open House 2026 📆 Friday, October 9th 📆 Saturday, October 10th ⏰ 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days 📍 CSN Performing Arts Center, the Horn and Backstage Theatre, located on the North Las Vegas Campus on Cheyenne Avenue. This year, we will welcome guest artists, speakers, and faculty for a day dedicated to helping dancers become workforce-ready. Whether your goals are to become performers, choreographers, producers, educators, or arts advocates - we hope to provide inspiration, practical knowledge, and meaningful connections Workshop offerings include: Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Afro Moves, Folklórico and Latin Guests and Faculty include Frit and Frat! Elemental Dance Company, Carrie Miles, Pendu Malik, Mary La Croix, Liezel Marie, Matthew Gob, Lonnie Chaney, Francis Soane, Jacquelyn Guzman and more! This event is FREE and open to all levels, from high school students through adults
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Absolutely honored to have been given the opportunity to work for the Mrs. America, Mrs.American and Miss for America Strong Pageants for the second year. Thank you to all the beautiful ladies that spent time with me this week, my heart has never been more full from the work we do. Thank you at @csndanceprogram and @risetalentllc for supporting me through the process. Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Oregon, I had a blast walking with you all, it was a really great experience and I would gladly do it again. Be Safe on your travels back <3 @missforamericaofficial @mrsamericanofficial @mrsamericapresents
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CSN DANCE Program Audition Notice: We will be holding in person Concert Dance Company, Class Placement Level as well as Dance Ensembles Auditions for the 2026-2027 academic school year and performing season Attendance is mandatory for all those seeking enrollment in our dance program for technique courses and/or performance opportunities with Concert Dance Company-which may include some touring opportunities in addition to working with guest artists Attendees can expect to be given a class with multiple genres of dance at the audition WHEN: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:00am-1:00pm Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior for registration WHERE: Horn Theatre CSN North Las Vegas Bldg H Recommended audition attire: black form-fitting, no bare midriff, soft ballet shoes, jazz shoes, cotton socks, tennis shoes and bare feet. Please note the following: •if cast as a member of the Concert Dance Company it is a year long commitment (Spring & Fall) and it is required to enroll in a technique course for both Spring & Fall; ie: Modern, Ballet or Jazz •Class Placements: Beginning & Intermediate Ballet; Beginning & Intermediate Modern; Intermediate Jazz; Afro-Fusion; Hip-Hop. Dance Ensembles: Red Rock Dance Ensemble and World Cultural Dance Ensemble See you soon!
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Ready to train, create, and grow? ✨ The 2026–2027 season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the artists, educators, and mentors who will guide the year ahead. Meet the faculty of the College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts Dance Program—welcoming both familiar faces and new voices who bring a wealth of professional experience, artistic vision, and a shared commitment to developing the next generation of dance artists. Whether you’re preparing for a career in dance, expanding your artistry, or looking for a collegiate program that challenges and inspires, this is where your next chapter begins. Swipe through to meet the faculty shaping the season ahead. We can’t wait to dance with you. 💙 Ms. Darnell is a dance educator, professional dancer, and choreographer, with a career in TV, Stage and Film. She has choreographed for numerous artists including TRES, Lita Ford, Sony and for the film “Mom and Dad Save the World”. Ms. Darnell has danced with and performed for Winifred Harris, Martina Young-Levitt, Frit and Frat Fuller, Kin Dance Company, Jessica Simpson, Anita Mann Productions, Roy Johns “Girls on Stilts,” and Bud Friedman’s “Improv Spectacular.” She serves as Stage Manager and Rehearsal Director for the Mrs World and America Pageants in addition to serving on the New Dance Foundation For the Arts board housed in Nevada. Her love of performing and creating work has taken her around the world. Along with her valued training with Carmelita Miracchi, Joe Tremaine, Alvin Ailey, Jaime Rodgers, Bella Lewitzky, Pina Bausch and Mia Slavenska, Denise attended California Institute for the Arts where she received her BFA in Dance. It was there where a love of choreography was ignited. After Cal Arts, she went on to dance in the professional world, then transitioned to Dance Education. For the last two decades Denise has dedicated herself as a dance educator and fostering programing. Currently Ms. Darnell serves as the Lead Faculty for the Dance Program at the College of Southern Nevada and was recently the receipt for a lifetime dedication to the art of Dance, of the 26th Annual Dance in the Desert “Daffy” award 2024. Lead Dance Facul
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“Time Lapse” – Choreographed by Denise Darnell in collaboration with Naoma Wickert This piece explores the lifelong quest to understand dissociation and its impact on the artist’s life. Inspired by the concept of duality, it celebrates how dance and the arts provide a path back to the body, exploring the struggle to remain present while staying grounded in the “now.” CSN Spring Formal Dance Concert 2026 @ddwdancecollective @nomaomaa @art.by.oma
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#fridayfeels The final stretch is finally here! And I can’t thank these dancers in enough in being so patient within this process! They worked so hard and they deserve to be on that stage. Thank you sooo much to my Spring 2026 squad & WCDE and it wouldn’t have been possible without the love of @ashlyndawns @anointedoutcast & @ddwdancecollective 🙏🏼 thank you @csndanceprogram for having me create for your stage for another semester ! CATCH THEM THIS WEEKEND! April 24th & 25th ❤️ #supportthearts Featuring: @abs_tabs_ @melodynanako @thetrinityanderson @xen.omar @pretty.lyee @_byeolbiich_ @abi_villa01 @al3xa_alvarez @kim.m7q @the.yana.verse @nomaomaa @mxenaiii @jasminebestfan and more ❤️ • • • #csndanceprogram #liezelmariechoreography #lasvegas
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It's been more than a pleasure to work as a guest director on Echoes of Heritage at CSN Performing Arts Center. This original, devised work is a collaboration between the @csnnlvtheatre and @csndanceprogram. I love doing this type of work in theatre, helping artists bring out their authentic voices through, characters, stories, dance and music. And I've learned through this process that the students and community of North Las Vegas definitely have lots of stories to share! Big shout out to @pendudance, @ddwdancecollective, Professor Shaffer for this opportunity. Join the party at CSN Cheyenne Campus. Now through April 18th. #csntheatre #csndance #devisedtheatre
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The College of Southern Nevada Dance Program is proud to announce its Spring Formal Dance Concert, “Art in Motion,” a vibrant celebration of movement and multidisciplinary collaboration. The concert will feature performances by the CSN Concert Dance Company, debuting new works created in partnership with CSN Theatre, CSN Fine Arts faculty, and renowned Artist-in-Residence Dani Maloney. CSN Spring Dance Formal is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of dance, a testament of it’s power to bridge time and cultures, and a glimpse into the future of dance itself. This 90-minute concert takes place on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. and 7pm. in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the North Las Vegas campus. General Admission is $8.00 and $5.00 for students and seniors. Free to CSN Students with the use of the Paw Pass. To purchase tickets online, please visit: www.csn.edu/pac. For more information, feel free to call the PAC Box Office at 702-651-LIVE (5483). 📸: @gvision.lv
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Grateful to Sapira Cheuk for the inspiring opportunity to engage in an impromptu movement response to her powerful exhibition, Transmitting Figures Join us as we continue exploring movement inspired by this work as a special pre-show performance leading into our Spring Formal Dance Concert on: �✨ April 24 at 7 PM�✨ April 25 at 2 PM & 7 PM Transmitting Figures is on view through May 2, 2026, at the Fine Arts Gallery on the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada We can’t wait to share this experience with you @sappycheuk @csnartgalleries
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