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(LV) Beatles LOVE, NIKE, Royal Caribbean, Maxine Jones, DTH, Prof of Dance @ CSN, Creator of "Afro Sexy” @afro_sexy Pole Inst @afrosexypole @go2talent

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Spellbinding. Transcendent. Exquisite. Iconic. @ditavonteese ✨❤️‍🔥✨
What a show!…Bravo! 🤩🤩🤩
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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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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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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.

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Final week✅ Thank you so much @bostonballetschool for such a lovely experience! I will cherish it forever!!

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Thank you so so much @bostonballetschool for an amazing past four weeks!! I learned so much, and grew so much from all the amazing teachers. I will remember these weeks forever and I'm already missing it!!

thank you @noahgelber for the Forsythe classes, they really challenged me and helped me come out of my shell
thank you @pendudance for your fun and invigorating classes that helped me release and have fun

@yukimason_ballet music sound familiar????

thank you @courtnitting for giving the most fun class, we worked hard but we also laughed a lot. you are the biggest inspiration!

thank you @lrherfindahl for a class that reminded me of home and got week three started on a high note

thank you @taina_morales_ballet for all the lessons, hard work,knowledge and care you poured into us these past four weeks. so grateful for every class, rehearsal and variation with you, wishing you all the best on the next part of your journey!

5B girls will have a place in my heart forever, love you all so much!!!

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Boston Ballet SDP 2026 🩰☀️

I am so grateful to have spent the past month training at @bostonballetschool, and being able to work with such amazing faculty. I had so much fun dancing, and performing the garland waltz in the showcase 🌸🌷

I am so thankful for all of the memories and friendships I have made, and I’ll miss my 5B girls! 🤗🤍

Thank you @bostonballet and especially @taina_morales_ballet @taina_morales_nunez for such an amazing summer! ☀️💕

🩰👗@dancethisway

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Thank you, @bostonballetschool so much for another incredible, amazing and exciting summer!! I thank all of my teachers for everything they do! I have learned so much this summer. Thank you for all of your classes and incredible teaching. I am so thankful and blessed to have this opportunity and to get to have these experiences. I love it here so incredibly much 💕

#bostonballetsdp #eternalballerina #theebmovement

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boston ballet sdp ‘26!

i can’t believe my four weeks spent in boston is officially over! i am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from the amazing teachers here and dance with such a talented group of people! till next time boston🤍

i have so much love for my 5B girls, and hope that in the future our paths will cross again🤞

@bostonballetschool @sanjosedancetheatre

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#summerintensive #bostonballetschool #bostonballetsdp #ballet

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So grateful for another amazing summer at @bostonballetschool had the best time taking classes from so many amazing teachers!! Gonna miss everyone so much!! 🤍
🩰- @suffolkdance
#bostonballetsdp#boston#ballet#viral#dance

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