BlakTinx Dance Festival (Day 2 – Evening)

BlakTinx returns this November with a powerful mix of brand-new voices showcasing the depth and range of Latinx and Black choreographers shaping today’s dance. Celebrating our 9th year, this year’s lineup features fresh work by Alecea Housworth, Thiditsana “Didi” Moloi, RaShawn Hart, RAIMIZ, Diana Toledo, Leonardo A. Caudillo, Brayan Perez, and Alex Solano, artists whose visions span themes of love, resilience, identity, and cultural memory.

Joining them are special guest artists: Angel Castro (California), who first lit up our stage in 2017; Hannah Victoria (Oregon), whose work last moved Phoenix audiences in 2019; and Arizona’s own J. Bouey (Tempe/NYC) Bessie Award–winning choreographer and Tranze Danza Contemporánea (PHX/Mexico), bringing their signature artistry home to our community with international dancers.

Audiences can expect a magical, high-energy, and emotionally charged evening filled with the intimacy of solos, the electricity of ensembles, and the creative range that defines BlakTinx. The program features twelve works—six before intermission and six after—spanning street styles, contemporary dance, deeply personal storytelling, and bold experiments with form. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime; arrive early to grab a seat and enjoy the bar, which will be open with spirits and refreshments. Please plan ahead for parking: we recommend the Arizona Center garage (401 E. Fillmore St.), where discounted $6 validations are available at the Herberger box office. November is a busy month in downtown Phoenix, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and settle in!