Sol Motion Dance Series
Celebrating Dance at ASU
ASU’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre offers its students the opportunity to study a broad range of dance styles, including hip-hop, Latin social, Afro-Caribbean and authentic jazz dance. As part of this dedication to cultural dance, ASU celebrates dance culture and community through its Sol Motion series at the ASU Tempe campus.
In the fall, Arizona’s hip-hop and related communities come together for Sol Power. This weekend-long event celebrates hip-hop culture, including DJs, emcees, graffiti artists and dancers. Sol Power is an empowering opportunity to celebrate the culture and creative intelligence within communities of color. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Professor Jorge “House” Magana if you have questions about this event.
In the spring, the celebration of Sol Motion continues. Held in February, Sol Rhythmz is a celebration of African diasporic culture. This free event features guest artists, dance workshops, live music and performances. Participants will take a journey through dances from West Africa to the Caribbean. The day ends with a fête featuring food, DJ, dancing and local vendors.
Later in the semester, ASU celebrates Latin social dance with Latin Sol. Founded in 2017, the festival is a three-day event composed of workshops, lectures, evening social dancing, dance performances and more. Latin Sol brings artists from out of state, providing varied teaching perspectives and encouraging crossover interactions between multiple dance communities. Hosted by the ASU Salsa Club and designed primarily with the ASU community in mind, Latin Sol also welcomes participation by outside members of the dance community. The event bridges these communities and encourages a unification of all dance lovers. See the full schedule and register online for this free event at latinsolfestival.com. Contact Professor David Olarte if you have questions about this event.