Collage 2024: Connected hopes to give you a, “celebration of the human experience and an invitation to explore the many ways in which we are ALL connected.” Quoted by Young Adult Member, Lynzie Allyn. San Diego Civic Dance Arts invites you to their critically acclaimed annual dance showcase performance in the beautiful and historic Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. If you have already seen a collage showcase, you know you won't want to miss this. If you have yet to experience SDCDA at its finest - plan to attend one of our 11 performances. Once you've seen these dancers on stage, you will seek them out again and again, year after year...and the San Diego Civic Dance Arts Winner of the Bravo Award for Best Dance Show in San Diego for three years in a row, Collage 2024: Connected is certain to captivate and impress. Join us as we return to the stage for another visually stunning production that will be one of the years can't miss performances! Featuring new work by Kevin and Dea Nguyen (Professional dance creatives who have worked with BTS, Daddy Yankee, Paula Abdul and more), Elijah Gibson (Texas based choreographer and founder of Social Movement Contemporary Dance), Mark and Solvieg Santillano (Co-Founders of SoMar Dance Works), local artist and Professor Donna Flournoy, and the talented dance staff of Civic Dance Arts. Collage features various dance styles such as tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, and Musical Theater. Along with breathtaking costumes, imaginative set pieces, and gorgeous theatrical lighting, our professionally trained dancers deliver a show that is certain to impress. Suitable for all ages. If you have not yet had the pleasure of seeing the Civic Dance Companies perform, be prepared to have your socks knocked off. Our dancers train for years in the Parks and Recreation program and Company is truly a dance conservatory type environment. We are excited and ready to welcome you to the theater and connect through dance! San Diego Civic Dance Arts (SDCDA) has often been viewed as the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department’s “best-kept secret.” For over 80 years, through the use of public, nonprofit and volunteer partnerships, SDCDA has provided an accessible, affordable world-class dance program to San Diego. For the past 25 years, Andrea Feier, a Julliard trained dancer herself, has led SDCDA. Collage is held over the first three weekends of February. “I love how the City makes dance accessible and affordable to anyone who wishes to participate,” said Andrea. “The passion of the dance staff who have found their calling teaching for this program and have made it their life's work teaching for Civic Dance Arts is incredible. Working with dance staff and other City workers dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives is inspiring.” The passion her staff have for the program is evident. Andrea noted that several of her team members have worked with the program for over 20 years, and Dance Recreation Leader Kathy Landry is in her 44th year of service. “We have been changing lives one step at a time. Come dance with us,” said Andrea. And get your tickets for collage 2024: connected. Important: Plan enough time to find parking and be checked into the theater. Show is two hours long with one 15 minute intermission. Please note that the doors to the theater will close ten minutes before showtime. No late arrivals will be admitted. Not Allowed: No food or drink, Flash Photography, Videography, Illuminated Screens During Performance For more information visit: a.purplepass.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram
