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ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Contact: Traci Stumpp
4771 S State ST
Salt Lake City UT 84107
Phone: (801) 975-0905
Description: Educational facility for the performing arts
Fee: V
Category: Instruction

ACCLAMATION

Contact: Del Beatty
SUU Entertainment Director
351 W Center ST
Cedar City UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-8075
Fax: (435) 865-8199
Description: This group is a 12 member performance (song & dance) group from S.U.U. The group has traveled extensively and presents a high energy family hour.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: 30' x 20' stage
Technical: 120 v. electrical outlets. Travel with own sound system and sound crew

ACME ENTERTAINMENT

Contact: Gibb Berry
1465 S 500 E
Salt Lake City UT 84105
Phone: (801) 467-1234
Description: Provide entertainment for any type of function.
Fee: V
Category: Artist management

ANOTHER LANGUAGE

Contact: Beth Micklavcic
991 S Windsor ST
Salt Lake City UT 84105-1335
Phone: (801) 531-9419
Fax: (801) 596-0811
Email: bam@anotherlanguage.org
Website: http://www.anotherlanguage.org  
Description: Multimedia performances combining a variety of art forms such as movement, visual art, poetry, music and technology.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: Proscenium theater
Technical: 30' x 40' clear space, sprung dance floor w/Marley covering. Stage lighting, sound system, video projection system, Internet connection (100 Mbps. minimum).
Category: Modern

ASSOCIATED SQUARE DANCE CLUBS OF UTAH

Contact: George and Janice Johanson
1644 Clayton ST
Salt Lake City UT 84104
Phone: (801) 973-0663
Email:  geojan@hotmail.com
Description: The group works to preserve and promote square dancing as American Folk Dance Heritage. The group performs and offers classes.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Raised platform for dance caller
Technical: Each square of dancers needs a 10'x10' space, 8 people to a square
Category: Folk

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MABIBA BAEGNE AND FRED SIMPSON

Contact: Fred Simpson
274 W 200 S #58
Salt Lake City UT
Phone: (801) 536-5366
Email: fredmabiba@earthlink.net
Description: Beautiful African dance and song with live drumming. Available for dance workshops, performances and school presentations. Singing workshops, Dunan (drum) workshops are also available.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Any
Technical: Varies
Category: Folk & ethnic

THAD BALDWIN

Contact: Thad Baldwin
4394 W Cortney DR
West Valley City UT 84120
Phone: (801) 963-0348
Description: Performs the Native American Hoop Dance.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: 10' x 10'
Technical: Electrical outlet.
Category: Folk ethnic

BALLET REPERTORY ENSEMBLE, INC.

Contact: Carolyn Gwyther
340 W 400 N
Price UT 84501
Phone:  (435) 613-5356, (435) 637-3067
Description: Performs ballet and other classic dance forms
Fee: V
Category: ballet
10/00

BALLET WEST

Contact: Kay Lobb
50 W 200 S
Salt Lake City UT 84124
Phone: (801) 323-6901
Description: Professional dance company (ballet) of national and international acclaim.
Preferred Space: Capitol Theatre
Technical: Performance floor
Fee: V
Category: Ballet

BALLET REPERTORY ENSEMBLE, INC.

Contact: Carolyn Gwyther
340 W 400 N
Price UT 84501
(435) 637-3067
Description: Performs ballet and other classic dance forms
Fee: V
Category: Dance:ballet
10/00

BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Rex Barrington
OLUH, BYU
Provo UT 84602
Prreferred Space: 30' x 40'
Category: Dance, ballroom

BAR-D COVERED WAGON CO.

Contact: Alyce Dansie
1089 W Main ST
Harriman UT 84065
Phone: (801) 254-4452 or (801) 834-5202
Description: Chuck wagon driver ride with a Hoe down.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Loft of a barn, and or outdoors.
Technical: Specific space (see above), and reservations are required.
Category: Folk & ethnic

BUDDHIST TAIKO DRUMMERS

Contact: Sally Yamada
2362 W 300 N
Clearfield UT 84015
Fee: V
Category: Folk & ethnic

BYU BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Rex Barrington
OLVH BYU Performing Arts Management
Provo UT 84602
Phone: (801) 378-3574
Description: Championship formation dancing, breathtaking lifts and spins, all performed in a seemingly endless stream of shimmering costumes.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: 30' by 40'
Technical: Tech rider available upon request

BYU DANCE DEPARTMENT

Contact: Mark & Kim Lanham
294 Richards BLDG
Provo UT 84604
Description: Educational program at the University that also performs dance pieces.
Fee: V
Category: Educational department

BYU DANCER'S COMPANY

Contact: Shane W. Wright
BYU, Oliver House
PO Box 28500
Provo UT 84602-8500
Phone: (801) 422-3579
Email: shane_wright@byu.edu
Description: The Dancer's Company performs Jazz and classical styles, with whimsical snatches of comedy, compelling rhythm and motion, as they thrill audiences with their lyrical performances.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: 14' by 24'
Technical: Rider available upon request
Category: Modern

BYU INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE

Contact Name: Shane W. Wright
PO Box 28500
Provo, UT 84602-8500
Phone: (801) 422-3579
Fax: (801) 378-3556
Email: shane_wright@byu.edu
Description: The Folk Dance Ensemble skillfully dance and display cultural traditions of more than a dozen nationalities.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: 14' by 24'
Technical: Rider available upon request.
Category: Folk & ethnic

BYU LIVING LEGENDS

Contact: Shane W. Wright
BYU, Oliver House
PO Box 28500
Provo UT 84602-8500
Phone: (801) 422-3579
Email: shane_wright@byu.edu
Description: Displaying their proud heritage, the Living Legends celebrate the Native American, Latin American and Polynesian cultures through song and dance.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 40' by 35'
Technical: Call contact for information
Category: Folk & ethnic

BYU THEATRE BALLET

Contact: Shane W. Wright
BYU Oliver House
PO Box 28500
Provo UT 84602
Phone: (801) 422-3579
Email: shane_wright@byu.edu
Description: With sensitivity, intensity, and finesse, Theater Ballet interprets classical and contemporary pieces ordinarily restricted to much larger companies.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: 40' x 35' stage.
Technical: Call for information.
Category: Ballet

BYU YOUNG DANCEMAKERS

Contact: Elaine Bridges
147 Harman Bldg.
Provo UT 84602
Phone: (801) 378-6757
Email: cw147mail@byu.edu
Website: www.ce.byu.edu/cw/cwdance/
Description: A performing company consisting of the most advanced classes of the BYU Creative Dance Program that performs modern dance. An annual performance is held in May of each year.
Fee: negotiable
Preferred Space: Stage with wings
Technical: Special tech is involved for large show. Smaller shows available.
Category: Modern
4/02

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CACHE VALLEY SCHOOL OF BALLET

Contact: Sandra Emile
PO Box 656
Logan UT 84323
Phone: (435) 753-3633
Description: Formed in 1982 to promote the study of ballet as a fine art. Established to offer qualified training in ballet and advance ballet as a profession
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any
Technical: Bring own equipment
Category: Ballet
10/02

CASTLEVIEW CLOGGERS

Contact: Shawnda Bishop
6645 Castleview DR
West Valley City UT 84120
Phone: (801) 968.2411
Fax: (801) 250-9491
Email: IRE123@aol.com
Description: Present programs of championship level clogging. Performance experience nationwide. Includes contemporary and traditional clogging.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 24' x 30'
Technical: Speakers, amplifier, microphone
Category: Folk

CENTER STAGE

Contact: Garth Peay
575 N 1200 W
Orem UT 84057-3520
Phone: (801) 224-9012
Description: A performing arts school that specializes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and ballroom dancing. Students perform all over the nation.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any that is big enough
Technical: 24' x 30' stage, sound system and a CD/cassette player.
Category: Ballet/ Modern/ Folk/ ethnic
See also Theater

CENTRAL UTAH NUTCRACKER, INC.

Contact: Lewis and Vivian Bagnal
PO Box 280
Gunnison UT 84634
Phone: (435) 528-6233
Description: Performs The Nutcracker seasonally.
Fee: V
Category: Ballet

CHARACTER DANCE ENSEMBLE

Contact: Richard Wacko
330 S 1500 E RM 112
University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-8231
Fax: (801) 581-5442
Description: Dance majors from the ballet department that performs all types of dance. Specializes in stylized folk dance and ballet from all regions of the world.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: 30' x 40' floor space
Technical: Tape players and changing rooms
Category: Ballet

CHI MANTIS DANCERS

Contact: Master Zhen ShenLang
PO Box 58547
Salt Lake City UT 84158
Phone: (801) 595-1123
Description: Group that performs a combination of different types of martial arts inspired dances.
Fee: V
Category: Folk & ethnic

CHILDREN OF ALL NATIONS

Contact: Karolyn Romero
490 N 400 W #427
Blanding UT 84511
Phone: (435) 678-2201 ext. 161
Description: A performing group that consists of people from many different tribes, coming together to educated and perform a variety of traditional Native American dances.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Any, mostly schools.
Technical: Stage, lighting.
Category: Folk & ethnic

CHILDREN'S DANCE THEATRE
& VIRGINIA TANNER CREATIVE DANCE PROGRAM

Contact: Anne Marie Smith
1901 E South Campus DR Rm 1215
Salt Lake City UT 84112-9359
Phone: (801) 581-7374 (801)585-9172
Fax: (801) 581-4091
Email: annemarie.smith@utah.edu
Website: www.tannerdance.utah.edu
Description: This company of 250 young dancers, ages 8 to 18 is the second oldest performing arts organization in Utah.  Each Spring, the company premieres an original work at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City and travels throughout the state to perform for more than 45,000 Utahns annually.  Performances can be developed to meet the needs of the presenter.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: smooth, uncarpeted surface
Technical: varies
Category: modern and creative
10/06

CHILDREN'S VISIONS DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Debbie Wilkinson
667 W 350 N
Spanish Fork UT 84660
Phone: (801) 798-8449
E-mail: DebbieWilkinson@hotmail.com
Description: Director of children ages 3 to 18 in modern/creative dance.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: High school stage facility.
Technical: Sound, lights, flies, spots, stage help, sound editor Category: Modern

CHINESE PERFORMING ART GROUP

Contact: Rachel Yee
2066 Rainbow Point Drive
Salt Lake City UT 84124
Phone: (801) 272-0518
Description: Chinese folk dance, song, and music.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: 20' x 30' stage.
Technical: Minimal sound system.
Category: Folk & ethnic

CLOG AMERICA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ENSEMBLE

Contact: Shawnda Bishop
6645 Castle View DR
West Valley City UT 84128
Phone: (801) 968-2411
Fax: (801) 250-9491
Email: IAE123@aol.com
Description: Dance and Music representing the folklore of the USA and American West
Fee: negotiable
Preferred Space: 24' X 30'
Technical: sound system
Category: Dance
11/00

CODELLA, PETER

Contact: Peter Codella
Brigham Young University
Provo UT
Phone: (801) 378-3579
Email: perform@byu.edu
Fax: 801-378-3556
Description: The performance coordinator for each of BYU's 16 touring performing groups.
Fee: B-E
Preferred Space: Vary by group.
Technical: Vary by group.
Category: Ballet/modern/folkethnic

COMMUNITY SOUTH AMERICAN RHYTHM

Contact: Fernando Barraco
7910 Boothill Dr
Park City, UT 84098
Phone: (801) 706-7864
Email: soloferchus@hotmail.com
Description: South American folk dancing including Agentina, Peru, Chile and Bolivia, and Spanish Flamenco
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any
Technical: Any

CONTEMPORARY DANCEWORKS

Contact: Doris Trujillo
228 S Alpine CIR
Alpine UT 84004
Phone: (801) 763-8614
Description: A professional modern dance company which performs formal concerts, lecture demonstrations, workshops and residencies
Fee:  V
Preferred Space: Proscenium theatre
Technical: sound system, overhead and side lighting
Category: Dance:modern
10/00

THE CRAWFORD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE

Contact: Dan Crawford
3150 S Crimson King Cove
West Valley City UT 84128
Phone: (801) 508-7933
Email: danscottish@hotmail.com
Website: www.crawfordirishdance.com
Description: A certified Irish dance school that teaches traditional Irish step-dancing.
Preferred Space: 20' x 20' wood floor
Technical: Loud sound system and wood flooring
Fee: A
Category: Dance

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THE DANCE SHACK FIRE TAP

Contact: Ayrion Adams or Tammy McCain
P.O. Box 659
Morgan UT
Phone: (801) 829-3202, (801) 791-1776, (801) 829-4019,
(801) 710-6548
Email: tammymccain@att.net
Description: Fire Tap is a professional power tap/clogging team that will put on a 20-30 minute performance of different type of routines consisting of its 13 members: Members include 2003 Jr. Olympic Gold Medalist; 20004 Western Nationals MVP freestyle; 2004 Western Nationals MVP short Duet and more.  From traditional to show routines.
Preferred Performing Space: 24'X 24' or larger. We have our own floor we can bring with us, if you will provide the space.
Technical Requirements:
Fee: A
Category: Dance
Updated: June 28, 2004

DANCE THEATRE COMPANY

Contact: Pearl Wagstaff-Garff
7304 Jonathan DR
Salt Lake City UT 84121
Phone: (801) 942-3655, (801) 201-9849
Email: pearl@xmission.com
Description:  A 501 (c) 3 non-profit, supported by Life Arts Center at 2346 E Fort Union Blvd, SLC, UT 84121.  DTC performs The Child as the Artist, with special focus on child audiences.  DTC?s membership and active performers range from first graders who have studied since three years of age to graduating seniors who have studied modern dance, music, theater, art and drama since early childhood, and, alumni who are professional dancers.
Category:  7/01

DANCE THEATRE COALITION

Contact: Caroline Wood
654 S Conway CT
Salt Lake City UT 84105
Phone: (801) 532-3807
Description: An organization that produces choreographers, directors and artists.
Fee: V
Category: Modern

DESERT ORCHID DANCE CO.

Contact: Zahirah Sheya / Sharon Sheya / Casey Clayton
Phone: (801) 733.6371
Description: Middle Eastern style dance with an ethnic and traditional emphasis using proverbs and stories. The length and focus are adaptable. Goal is to entertain, educate, and introduce Middle Eastern culture.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Safe dance floor (in- or outdoor)
Technical: Cassette deck or CD and sound system, free standing microphone, safe dance floor and lighting is optional.
Category: Folk & ethnic

DR. SCHAFFER AND MR. STERN DANCE ENSEMBLE

Contact: Erik Stern
1280 25th ST
Ogden UT 84401
Phone: 801-626-6615
Fax: (801) 626-6811
Description: Performs dances that take a fresh look at the commonplace. The artists combine text, music and props with movements from modern, street, and folk dance.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Minimum performance space is 30' x 20' with a surface that is suitable for tap shoes.
Category: Modern

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EASTERN ARTS - INTERNATIONAL DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Katherine St. John, Director
PO Box 526362
Salt Lake City UT 84152
Phone: (801) 485-5824
Fee: $500 for small ensemble, $1000 for full ensemble
Email: kstjohn@burgoyne.com
Description: Dance and music of the Near, Middle and Far East, Central Asia and the Cucasus
Preferred Space: We are very adaptable to any space.
Category: Ethnic

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THE FILLIPINO PERFORMING ARTS OF UTAH

Contact: Aida SantosMattingley
PO Box 11465
Salt Lake City UT 84147
Phone: (801) 967-3127
Email: aidasanmatt@aol.com
Description: It is a nonprofit arts organization and a presenter of the Philippine performing arts through school assemblies, workshops, festivals, etc. by young and adult performers.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Flexible
Technical: Sound and lighting system depending on the place and type of performance.
Category: Folk & ethnic

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VICTORIA GONZALEZ

Contact: Victoria Gonzalez
3093 Colony CIR
Hill AFB UT 84056
Phone: (801) 725-8871 (cell)
Description: Solo and group performers available for Flamenco
Guitar, percussion (cajon/castanets), palamas (hand clapping rythmn, Canta (singing).
Technical: varies by production
Email: utahflamenco2001@hotmail.com
Preferred Space: varies by production
Fee: V
Category: Instrumental, ethnic & dance

BRENDA GOODWIN

Contact: Brenda Goodwin
314 Quince ST
Salt Lake City UT 84103
Phone: (801) 363-7442
Description: I "call" traditional American dances such as square, circle, and contra for groups
Technical: I can provide all sound equipment
Email: brendance@yahoo.com
Preferred Space: I have called in spaces as diverse as a private backyard to church halls to barns and the Union Pacific building at the Gateway
Fee: A
Category: Dance

 

GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Adeena Lago
3640 S 3600 W
West Valley UT 84120
Phone: (801) 964-7600
Description: High School dance performances we also rent costumes at very affordable rates.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Granger High Auditorium
Category: Education for the performing arts

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HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER

Contact: Lani Toyama
Hawaiian Cultural Center
741 W Smelter Street
Midvale, UT 84047
Phone: (801) 562-5642 or (801) 641-2027
Email: sandy@kalamamohala.org
Website: www.kalamamohala.org
Description: Hawaiian entertainment, (hula, music, luaus)
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Stage or open area
Technical: Electrical outlets
Category: Music, Dance: Ethnic

HEATHER BROCH DANCERS

Contact: Caroll Elrick
Phone: 435-492-0565
Email: webwizard@enol.com
Description: Traditional Scottish Country, Highland & Irish hard and soft shoe performing dance group.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: 25' x 35'
Category: Ethnic & folk

HERITAGE DANCE ACADEMY

Contact: Amanda Montecinos
Heritage Dance Academy
374 E 800 S
Orem UT 84601
Phone: (801) 426-7773
Email: hdanceacademy@gmail.com
Description: Dance company portrays South American dances with costumes
Category: Folk and ethnic

MELISSA HESTON

Contact: Melissa Heston
2195 Broadmoor ST
Salt Lake City UT 84109
Email: melheston@home.com
Phone: 801-486-4950
Description: Dance and theatre instructor and performer - specializes in college, K-12 and Pre-K movement - modern jazz, tap, ballet, mashwork, movement for actions.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: sprung wood/marley floor
Category: Jazz & ballet
11/00

HESTON/RICHARDSON DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Melissa Heston
2195 South Broadmoor ST
Salt Lake City UT 84109
Phone: (801) 486-4950
E-mail: melheston@home.com
Description: Dance and theater instructor and performer - specializing in college, K-12 and Pre-K movement - modern, jazz, tap, ballet, mashwork, movement for acting.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: contact group
Technical: varies
Category: Ballet, modern and jazz
10/00

HUA SHENG ART TROUPE

Contact: Jane Zhang
1382 E 5360 S
Salt Lake City UT 84117
Phone: (801) 538-7669 or (801) 277-5759
Description: Traditional Chinese music, folk songs and dances. Chinese culture and custom lectures.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any
Category: Dance, folk, & ethnic

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INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXCHANGE

Contact: Shawnda Bishop
6645 Castleview DR
West Valley City UT
Phone: (801) 968-2411?
Fax: (801) 250-9491
Description: International dance and music ensembles for assemblies and concerts.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 24' x 30'
Category: Folk & ethnic

INTERNATIONAL DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Katherine St. John
PO Box 526362
Salt Lake City UT 84152
Phone: (801) 485-5824
Description: Performs dances from various parts of the world. Dance company make up of all ages and different types of experience. Many members are natives of the countries whose dances are performed.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Open space, but no grass
Technical: Varies, but lighting is needed
Category: Folk & ethnic

I2I

Contact: Jan Porter
131 Milky WY
Centerville UT 84014
Phone: daytime: (801) 299-0511
Email: sporter@porterbrown.com
Description:. High energy singing and dancing teen trio to music from today. Hugh success with teenage audiences. Performed nationally for over three years. Call for promo video and packet
Fee: D
Preferred Space: 24' x 24'
Technical: professional sound gear
Category: Dance
10/00

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JMAC ENTERTAINMENT

Contact: Sheryl McGlochlin
Salt Lake City UT 84102
Phone: (801) 582-3534
Fax: (801) 278-0289
Description: Children's theatrical, storytelling, and musical theme shows. Swing dance promoter and instruction in custom entertainment.
Preferred Space: any
Fee: V
Category: Dance; Theatre: young audience, Theatre arts
see also theatre

JMICHAEL LOREN CRANK

Contact: Jmichael Loren Crank
623 South Houtz AVE
Springville UT 84663
Phone: (801) 491-0519
Email: spiriteagledancers@hotmail.com
Description: Native American Hoop dancer
Preferred Performing Space: Circle with minimum of 5' radius. For best show 10' radius.
Category: Ethnic dance

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KANAMU PRODUCTIONS

Contact: Tanya Schumaker
9646 Paisley Cr
South Jordan, UT 84095
Phone: (h) (801) 280-0703; (c) (801) 718-4036
Email: kanamuproductions@gmail.com
Description: Kanamu Productions is an award-winning Polynesian dance company performing dances from Tahiti, Samoa and Hawaii.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: raised stage platform; 12' x 12'
Technical: PA system w/CD player, 1 microphone, 2 dressing rooms
Category: Folk and ethnic dance

KISMET DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Yasamina Roque
PO Box 520217
Salt Lake City UT 84152-0217
Phone (day): (801) 486-7780
Fax: (801) 484-2995
Description: Kismet performs the ancient and enduring art of danse orientale.
Fee: B-C
Preferred Space: A stage
Technical: Kismet is adaptable and can perform in a variety of settings.
Category: Folk & ethnic

KOMPOZIT DANCE

Contact: Karena ThekFairclough
1905 Browning AVE
Salt Lake City UT 84108
Phone: (801) 486-4972
Fee: V
Category: Modern dance

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L.A. TO L.A.

Contact: Rita Bankhead
1226 Indiana AVE Apt. B
Salt Lake City UT 84104
Phone: (801) 534-1164
Description: Traditional dance performed to authentic drum music.
Fee: V
Category: Folk & ethnic

LAKE CITY PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Contact: Garrin Mascarenas
4283 South Morris ST
Salt Lake City UT 84119
Phone: 801-967-6355
Description: Provide technical services for productions or individual artists.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: No preference, depending on artists' needs. Technical: Require enough power to support equipment. This is pending on the artists' needs.
Category: Production

LAWRENCE LAVALLIE

Contact: Lawrence LaVallie
3475 S 3650 E
Salt Lake City UT 84109
Phone: (801) 278-2039
Description: Native American traditional dancer. Master of Ceremonies for Powwows Arena director for Powwows
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Not too specific, stage size, church gym Technical: P. A. System microphone
Category: Folk & ethnic

ANITA LEMON

Contac: Anita Lemon
1685 E 1950 N
Heber City UT 84032-3463
Phone: (435) 654-4038
Description: Modern dance soloist: performances, lecture demonstrations, also residencies, workshops, master classes and choreographic commissions.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Proscenium theater stage, alternative settings possible for special residencies and projects.
Technical: 30 x 40 ft performance space dance surface clean and free of hazards, basic lighting and sound.
Category: Modern dance,

JESSICA LEWIS

Contact: Jessica Lewis
683 Scenic Drive
Spanish Fork UT 84660
Phone: (801) 798-9094
Description: Sing and dance and make sure the audience has a good time
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Willing to perform anywhere
Technical: Microphone
Category: Dance, Vocal

THE LIGHTNING HAWK

Contact: Wanda Ketchum
PO Box 21
Blanding UT 84511
Description: Lightning Hawk plays and demonstrates lite flutes, combined with lecture on powwow regalia making, dancing and traditional storytelling by other group members (traditional educators)
Fee: D
Preferred Space: 10' x 14'
Technical: Sound system (cassette tapes are used)
Category: Folk & ethnic

LIKHA - THE FILIPINO - AMERICAN COUTURLA ENSEMBLE OF UTAH

Contact: Mike Canlas
3650 S Christine ST
Salt Lake City UT 84106
Phone: (801) 484-5613
Description: Ethnic dances from the Philippines, primitive dances to Spanish Muslim and traditional arurla dances..
Fee: B
Preferred Space: Flexible
Technical: Sound system and tape player or CD. microphone
Category: Ethnic

JAYCEE LUKE

Contact: Jaycee Luke
1014 S 300 E
Salt Lake City UT 84111
Phone: (801) 364-6550
Description: Actress, choreographer, director
Fee: V
Preferred Space: theater
Category: Modern theater
See also Theater

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MAHARLIKA DANCE TROUPE

Contact: Lettie Thomas
5386 Colter DR
Kearns UT 84118
Phone: (801) 968-5110 or (801) 565-7462
Description: Folk & Ethnic dances from the 3 major regions of the Phillippines, lectures and storytelling (folktale) from the Philippines.
Fee: A
Technical: Microphone, player cassette/CD
Category: Folk & ethnic

MASTER ZHEN

Contact: Richard O' Connor
PO Box 58547
Salt Lake City UT 84158
Phone: (801) 595-1123
Description: A Tai Chi and Kung Fu instructor performs, demonstrates, and teaches ancient traditional Kung Fu dances and weapons from China.
Fee: B-D
Preferred Space: 15' x 22' space for performance and exhibitions.
Technical: 1 stage microphone, (additional clip on wireless microphone would be excellent), cassette into P.A. plus operator.
Category: Modern

MELINDA MCILWAINE

Contact: Melinda McIlwaine
836 S 1100 E
Salt Lake City UT 84102
Description: Teacher, choreographer producing original, multidisciplinary and cross-cultural (Celtic, African, Native Am.) work including modern and Gaia dance genres, creative movement w/children partnering and vertical choreography.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Theater for performances/gym space, studio for classes
Technical: Space minimum 20' x 30', larger preferred, wooden floor
Category: Modern

MEXICAN FIESTA DANCERS

Contact: Edgar Solano
4600 Creddk View DR
Salt Lake City UT 84107
Description: Performs Mexican folk dancing from different regions of Mexico with different costumes from different regions of music. Performances educate the audience of different customs and instruments of these regions.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: Any
Technical: A wooden floor, stage so that the footwork can be heard. Good sound system, and speakers on the stage.
Category: Folk & ethnic

MIDNIGHT MIRAGE DANCE CO.

Contact: Heather Carver
PO Box 16833
Salt Lake City UT 84116-0833
Phone:  (801) 401-9291
Email: dance@midnightmirage.com
Website: http://www.midnightmirage.com
Description: Individual and group bellydance and belly dance jazz fusion performances.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: small stage or dance floor
Technical: sound system
Category: Ethnic

MISS MARGENE'S DANCE

Contact: Margene Conde
3540 S Market ST
West Valley City UT 84119
Phone: (801) 965-6304
Description: Teachers of creative/modern dance to students and adults
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Jr. high stage on up
Technical: Full light & sound stage and or temp. festival sound & light
Category: Modern dance

MOONLIGHT SERENADERS

Contact: Robert Sabin
974 E 540 N
Mapleton UT 84664
Phone: (801) 491-4280
Description: 13-18 piece Big Band-style dance band providing a variety of dance music including Swing, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Jitterbug, Rock, Popular
Fee: V
Preferred Space: From 100 to 150 sf depending on the size of the band
Technical: Power outlet for lights. Additional 2-3 outlets for PA system, if one is required.
Category: Dance Band

MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET

Contact: Sue Benson
9419 South Union Square
Sandy UT 84088
Phone: (801) 572-2787
Description: An established youth ballet company
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Theater
Technical: None
Category: Ballet

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NARODNA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE GROUP

Contact: Margaret Strickland
2754 S Blair
Salt Lake City UT 84115
Phone: (801) 487-8036
Description: The group performs dances from Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Stage
Technical: Sound system
Category: Folk, ethnic

ROSALIND NEWMARK

Contact: Rosalind Newmark
174 O ST
Salt Lake City UT 84103
Phone: (801) 328-4456
Description: Performance pieces combining vocals (A capella & accompanied with instruments) dance, and storytelling.
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Small or relatively intimate spaces with enough room for dance
Technical: Stage like area without distracting audio elements
Category: Vocal

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ODYSSEY DANCE UTAH (formerly Utah Community Dance Theater)

Contact: Derryl Yeager/Melanie Doskocil
575 N 1200 W
Orem UT 84057
Phone: (801) 224-9012
Fax: (801) 764-0169
Email: derryl@odysseydance.com
Description: Professional Jazz/Ballet Company that has received local and national critical acclaim.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 40' x 30'
Technical: 3 color cycle, 2 electrical outlets, and side lighting.
Category: ballet, modern dance

OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOCIATION

Contact:Sharon F. Macfarlane
Phone: (801) 399-9214 / (801) 726-7457 (cell)
Fax: (801) 612-0757
Email: sharon@symphonyballet.org
Website: symphonyballet.org
Description: Present dance concerts in Ogden.
Category: Presenter of dance concerts

OUT OF THE WINGS

Contact: Jim Moreno
1014 E 200 S
Salt Lake City UT 84102
Description: Out of the Wings Dance Company presents programs that offer works in the style of both ballet and modern dance. The Co. creates a lighting plan for each engagement.
Fee: B-D
Preferred Space: No concrete or cement floors. Can perform inside or outside.
Technical: Minimum stage size of 30' x 25'. The stage should be a sprung dance floor covered in Marley and should have a good working sound system, and a technical assistance crew of 5 people.
Category: Modern/Ballet

OUTLAW TRAIL CLOGGERS

Contact: Taunia Wheeler
440 N Vernal AVE
Vernal UT 84078
Phone: (435) 781-1440
Description: Competing & performing teams, has won numerous awards & recognitions for excellence.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 50' x 50'
Technical: Electric plugs
Category: Folk & ethnic

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PARADIGM DANCE PROJECT (PDP)

Contact: Danell Hathaway
3646 South 6310 West
West Valley City, UT 84128
Phones:  (801) 913-9725
Email:  pdproject@yahoo.com
Website: www.pdproject.org
Description: PDP provides access to dance for underserved populations, as well as emerging, experimental, and non-traditional dance artists through outreach classes, workshops, and performing opportunities.
Fee:  V
Preferred Space:  Prefer no concrete or cement floors, but are able to accomodate a variety of performing spaces, including indoor or outdoor venues.
Technical: Minimum of basic sound and lighting equipment
Category: Dance

PICKIN' ON MOLLY

Contact: Lauren Brown
1195 N 200 E
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: (801) 367-9441
Email: pickinonmolly@waterglen.net
Website: www.pickinonmolly.com
Description: We play traditional and original Bluegrass music as well as teach square dances, polkas and reels that are fun for the whole family.
Preferred Space: any
Technical Requirements: Electrical power
Fee: B
Category: Music, Dance: Bluegrass
10/06

POLYNESIA SOUTH PACIFIC

Contact: Sal & Tina Jansson
9790 Amberwood CIR
South Jordan UT 84095
Phone: 801-359-2444, 801-254-1387
Description: Provide Polynesian performances, workshops and teach Polynesian dance, stories, legends, songs, arts and crafts. Fee: B
Preferred Space: On a stage which can hold up to between 10 and 30 people
Technical: Need dressing areas and microphones
Category: Folk & ethnic

POWER ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

Contact: Lisa Power Steinmetz
53 N Center St
American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: 801-376-3924
Email: poweracademyutah@yahoo.com
Website: www.poweririshdance.com
Description: Instruction, performance, and competition in contemporary and traditional Irish Step Dance
Fee: V (Do not charge for shows)
Preferred Space: 15' deep x 20' wide, wood floor
Technical: Backstage area, wood floor, sound system
Category: Folk & ethnic
Last updated: 7/2006

 

PRIDE OF THE PEOPLE DANCERS

Contact: Lee Bowman
25 North Rosewood LN
Layton UT 84041
Phone: (801) 544-2516
Description: Native American Indian dancing, singing, storytelling, and sign languages.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: 25' x 25'
Technical: Tape player, sound system
Category: Folk & ethnic

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RDT REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Linda C. Smith
138 W 300 S
PO Box 510427
Salt Lake City, UT 84151-0427
Phone: (801) 534-1000
Fax: (801) 534-1110
Email: lcs@rdtutah.org
Website: www.rdtutah.org
Description: Modern dance repertory company: performances, demonstrations, community and master classes, teacher workshops, choreography and residencies spanning 100 years of modern dance history.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: Formal stage or alternative performing space (gymnasium, etc.).
Technical: For formal proscenium concerts spring floor, prefer at least general stage lighting, adequate sound system, willing to discuss options, or RDT can provide light and sound if necessary.
Category: modern dance

RINCEOIRI DON SPRAOI IRISH DANCERS

Contact: Jennifer Kern, President
PO Box 95078
South Jordan UT 84095
Email: info@irishdanceutah.com
Description: Irish Dance
Fee: V
Category: ethnic
11/00

RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Joan Woodbury
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
138 W Broadway
Salt Lake City UT 84101
Phone: (801) 297-4241
Fax: (801) 297-4235
Email:  rwdance@aol.com
Website:  http://ririewoodbury.com
Description: A professional modern dance company which performs four adult concerts in Salt Lake City, tours nationally & internationally, teaches in schools across Utah and commissions new works from acclaimed choreographers from around the world.
Fee: V
Technical: Prefer a sprung floor, but is able to work with some other accommodations. Adequate sound and light systems are necessary.
Category: modern dance
3/02

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET, INC.

Contact: Connie Burton
1509 N 740 W
Orem UT 84057
Phone: (801) 221-0858
Fee: V
Category: Ballet

RUSTMONSTER

Contact: Craig Nybo / Ben Fuller
7 N Main St, Ste 220
Kaysville UT 84037
Phone: (801) 544-8989 (Craig); (801)232-6239 (Ben)
Email:  craignybo@gangreneproductions.com / ben@i-pocalypse.net
Website:  www.myspace.com/therustmonster
Description: The formula isn't compoicated; mix a little Blackbeard, a little much technology and a good dose of insanity and, voila, you get RustMonster: a unique band that writes and records strictly pirate music.
Fee: B
Technical: Stage with provided PA and monitoring for 15 XLR inputs, drums, guitar, bass, aux percussion, Voc1, Voc2, Voc3, Voc4, accordian
Category: modern music

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SALT LAKE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

Contact: Evelyn Partner - Band Mgr.
3853 S 2475 W
West Valley City UT 84119
Phone: 
Email: 
Description: Perform and teach the traditional social dances of Scotland.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: smooth surface, wood floor or stage, 20' X 20'
Technical: very flexible.
Category: Ethnic

SAMBA GRINGA/SOUNDS FROM AFRICA

Contact: Eric Koegel
PO Box 520505
Salt Lake City UT 84152
Phone:  (801) 261-2928
Email: ericjon7@earthlink.net
Description: We are a percussion band playing Batucada, the samba rhythms of Brazil. Brazalian Carnival Music, Sounds of Africa, West African and Congolese Drumming
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Anyplace large enough to hold 12-18 people, indoor or outdoor.
Technical: None.
Category: Jazz, folk & ethnic
11/00

SAMOAN BRASS

Contact: John Tauiliil
217 S 1545 W #14
Salt Lake City UT 84104
Phone: (801) 909-6095 (pager)
Description: Samoan brass/orchestra band and dancers. Performs anything from classical to Polynesian dancing. Group size ranges from 4 to 50 people
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Can perform inside or out of doors.
Technical: Need sound and lighting technician. Can bring own sound equipment or use presenter's. Cost is based on the needs of the presenter.
Category: Folk & ethnic

SHAOLIN CHI MANTIS

Contact: Sifu Richard O'Connor
PO Box 58547
Salt Lake City UT 84158
Phone: (801) 595-1123
Description: American Zen: spiritual rock 'n' roll featuring T.S.Coyote on flute, vocals, and acoustic guitar. T.S.Coyote is a solo musician performing original songs on flute, acoustic guitar, vocals and percussion. Master Zhen is a Tai Chi and Kung Fu instructor performs, demonstrates, and teaches ancient traditional Kung Fu dances and weapons from China.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 15' x 22' wide space for performance and exhibitions
Technical: 1 stage microphone, (additional clip on wireless microphone would be excellent), cassette into P.A. plus operator (other requirements depending on which group)
Category: Folk & ethnic

KATHLEEN SHORR

Contact: Kathleen Shorr
2901 Holiday Ranch Loop RD
Park City UT 84060
Phone: 435-647-0618
Description: Teach and choreograph modern dance. Choreography includes environmental themes.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Proscenium, public spaces, (where people already are)
Technical: Plug
Category: Modern

SIVA POLYNESIA DANCE REVUE

Contact: Patricia Tiare Folau
2975 Executive Prkwy, STE 501
Lehi UT 84043
Phone: (801) 766-0397 or (801) 787-7130
Email: Tiare_siva@yahoo.com
Website: www.artview.gq.nu/aloha/siva.htm
Description: Perform professional Polynesian dances from the South Pacific islands of Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. Many of the performers are formerly from the Polynesian Cultural Center and have performed internationally.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: Varies
Technical: Dressing rooms, CD sound system, microphone

STAR FLINT DANCERS

Contact: Julius Chavez/Milli Garret
PO Box 756
American Fork UT 84003
Phone: 801-756-3335
Description: Traditional Native American Dance group. Our expertise is Southwest, but dances range from Plains to Arctic Inuit. All songs are performed live. Genuine costumes. We have Regional and National tour experience.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 20' x 20' minimum.
Technical: Microphones and sound system
Category: Ethnic

SYNERGY DANCE

Contact: Kathie Debenham
800 W University Prkwy Box 171
Orem UT 84058
Phone: (801) 222-8610
Email: debenhka@uvsc.edu
Description: Energetic informative and entertaining lecture demonstrations that present dance as an art form in support of the core curriculum in dance. Travels to elementary, junior high and high schools.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Stage 30' x 30' wood floor can do in a gym as well.
Technical: Sound system adequate for space with CD and cassette capability and a microphone.
Category: Modern

SYNERGY!  CLAYTON INSTITUTE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Contact: D. Kim Clayton, Director
5636 S 900 E
Salt Lake City UT 84121
Phone (day): (801) 262-6119
Description: 20 singers and dancers
Fee: V
Category: Musical theater & Poprock

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TABLADO DANCE COMPANY

Contact: Solange Gomes
314 E Troy Way
Salt Lake City UT 84107
Phone: (801) 290-2592
Email: tabladodance@hotmail.com
Web site: www.tabladodance.com
Description: Dance company that performs Falmenco Dance (and some other ethnic dances such as Brazillian and Argentine Tango) with live music. CD shows also available. Lectures/demonstrations and workshops.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Hard wood floor
Technical: Sound system
Category: Ethnic
Updated: 2/25/2008

TANGO SHOW

Contact: Ricardo Peme
2347 W 4240 S
Salt Lake City UT 84119
Phone: (801) 964-0524
Phone: (801) 964-3935
Description: Traditional style dancing from Argentina that perform cultural dances. They perform with the different epochs of tango music.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any
Technical: Stage, lighting and sound system.
Category: Folk and ethnic

TAYLOR FAMILY

Contact: Bob Taylor
4803 Southridge DR
Salt Lake City UT 84118
Phone: (801) 968-3171
Description: Powwow Dances, traditional Native American style. (No weekdays, only nights or Saturdays).
Fee: A-B
Preferred Space: Open, large space is preferable
Technical: Microphones and tape decks. Speakers are also required.
Category: Folk & ethnic

THREE OF HEARTS

Contact: Margene Conde
4341 S 3760
West Valley City UT 84120
Phone: (801) 969-2569, (801) 965-1312
Description: Country and American pop vocal trio which includes dancing.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: Very adaptable, anywhere from small to large areas.
Technical: We need adequate power and stage area. We bring our own sound equipment.
Category: Folk and Pop rock

TOMMIE ST. CYR

Contact: Tommie St. Cyr
266 North Canyon RD
Salt Lake City UT 84103
Phone: (801) 359-2139
Description: Perform original, interactive dance/drama, comic piece illustrating Isadore Duncan and selected elements of her life and people who influenced her.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Any open space where up to 100 children can sit on the floor as well as dance with the performer.
Technical: Workable acoustics, stereo system with tape or CD player can be provided if necessary.
Category: Modern

TRANSFUSION HYPE

Contact: Ashlee Prentice
11251 S State St
Sandy UT 84070
Phone: (801) 698-7692
Description: A professional ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary jazz and break dance performing company specializing in original shows and intense workshops for all ages throughout Utah.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 30' x 30'
Technical: Prefer a sprung wood floor but flexible to needs of contractor. Adequate sound and lighting systems are necessary.
Category: Dance

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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PERFORMING DANCE COMPANY/DEPARTMENT OF MODERN DANCE

Contact: Brent Schneider
330 S 1500 E RM 106
Salt Lake City UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-7327
Email: Brent.Schneider@m.cc.utah.edu or info@dance.utah.edu.
Description: Student company performing works by internationally recognized choreographers.  Lecture/demonstrations, informal concerts, formal concerts
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Proscenium stage with resilient floor
Technical: Can perform lecture demonstrations and informal concerts in gymnasium with resilient floor
Category: Modern
8/01

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN DANCE

Contact: Scott Marsh, Chairperson
330 S 1500 E RM 106
Salt Lake City UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-7327
Email: info@dance.utah.edu.
Description: Present modern dance performances in home theater, tour internationally, community outreach program, lecture demonstrations etc.
Fee: Varies
Preferred Space: 30' x 40' space for lecture demonstrations, Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance, Hayes Christensen Theatre, wooden floor
Technical: Four crew members for run of show, load in/out, and tech rehearsal including trained and lighting and sound systems operators
Category: Modern dance 8/01

UTAH BALLET

Contact Scheduling Office
330 S 1500 E Rm 110
University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-5942,  (801) 485-7829
Description: Provide lecture demonstrations, master classes, informed and fully produced performances in home theater and throughout communities in the intermountain west.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 30' x 40' with wooden floors.
Technical: Varies for performances: lighting and sound equipment that is suitable for staging a dance performance.
Category: Ballet

UTAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Contact: Cyndi Holmes
825 E 800 N
Orem UT 84057
Phone day: (801) 798-3536
Description: A high school that specializes in the education of students for the performing arts.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any
Category: Performing arts instruction and education

UTAH OPERA

Contact: Leslie Peterson
50 W 200 S
Salt Lake City UT 84101
Phone: (801) 736-6868
Email: info@utahopera.org
Fax: 801-736-6815
Description: Utah Opera produces opera of high artistic quality while promoting broad public knowledge and appreciation of opera.
Fee: E
Preferred Space: indoor stage 40' wide X 33' deep
Technical: theatrical lighting
Category: Classical music and dance

UTAH REGIONAL BALLET

Contact: Jacquelyn College 
Phone: (801) 756-8091, (801) 226-7696
Description: Classical dance company that performs original and classical repertoire.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Proscenium arch stage
Technical: Lighting
Category: Ballet & modern

UTAH VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BALLROOM DANCE

Contact: Scott Asbell
800 W University Prkwy
Orem UT 84058-5999
Phone: (801) 222-8755
Fax: (801) 764-7082
Email: asbellsc@uvsc.edu
Description: Ballroom dance performers.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: 30' x 40'
Technical: Stage lighting and sound system
Category: Ballroom

UTE INDIAN TRIBE

Contact: Larry Cesspooch
PO Box 400
Fort Duchesne UT 84026
Phone: 801-722-3736
Description: Public relations director for the tribe, I am editor for the tribal paper, produce radio, and video productions.
Fee: A
Preferred Space: Most any space to show videos, speeches and sing traditional songs.
Technical: VCR and monitor, PA system for large groups.
Category: Folk & ethnic

UTE BEAR DANCERS

Contact: Geneva Accawanna
PO Box 74 FT
Duchesne UT 84025
Phone: (801) 722-3831
Description: Ute Bear dance, the original dance of the Utes, to celebrate the coming of spring and newness of life.
Fee: B
Preferred Space: A big open space
Technical: Microphones and amplifiers, or sound system
Category: Folk & ethnic music, storytellers, etc.

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VALLEY DANCE ENSEMBLE

Contact: Marion Andersen
229 BLVD
Logan UT 84321
Description: Nonprofit dance organization housed at the Alliance for the Varied Arts. Offers classes and biannual performances.
Fee: V
Category: Dance instruction

VENEZUELA CANTANDO

Contact: Asdrubal Garcia
1177 Tamarack RD
Salt Lake City UT 84106
Phone: (801) 278-7456
Description: A dance group that performs traditional dances from Venezuela.
Fee: V
Category: Folk ethnic
See also Non-Classical music

VIRGINIA TANNER CREATIVE DANCE PROGRAM
& CHILDREN'S DANCE THEATRE

Contact: Jan Abramson
1901 E South Campus DR RM 1215
Salt Lake City UT 84112-9359
Phone: (801) 581-7374
Fax: (801) 581-4091
E-mail: jan.abramson@utah.edu
Website: www.dance.utah.edu/vtcdt
Description: This company of 250 young dancers, ages 8 to 18 is the second oldest performing arts organization in Utah.  Each Spring, the company premieres an original work at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City and travels throughout the state to perform for more than 45,000 Utahns annually.  Performances can be developed to meet the needs of the presenter.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: smooth, uncarpeted surface
Technical: varies
Category: Dance: modern and creative, 7/01

VOYAGE PRODUCTIONS

Contact: Richard Nagai
2310 W  608 N
Provo UT 84601
Phone: (801) 371-0346
Fee: V
Category: Folk & ethnic

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WAHPAHNAQUINT

Contact: Leo Sheperd
313 N 900 W
Cedar City UT 84720
Phone: (801) 865-7025
Description: Native American dancing, drumming, singing and sign language at it's best. We have a variety of Northern and Southern styles of dancing. We have performed all over the world.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: At least 10' x 16' of space for performing and visual/audio equipment.
Technical: 23 microphones with stands, PA system, at least 710 chairs, 2 long tables for display and sufficient/adequate lighting. Category: Folk & ethnic

JEFF WAX

Contact: Jeff Wax
1782 Bryan AVE
Salt Lake City UT 84108-2606
Phone: (801) 483-9443
Description: Percussionist, dance accompanist and drumming instructor.
Fee: V
Category: Instrumental

JONI DURRY WILSON

Contact: Joni Durry Wilson
Phone: ( (801) 581-7374
Fax: (801) 581-4091
Email:
Description: Dance artist: works with all ages preschool through high school. Also, works with special populations.
Fee: V
Category: Dance

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YOUNG DANCEMAKERS

Contact: Elaine Bridges
147 Harman BLDG
Provo UT 84602
Phone: (801) 378-6757
E-mail: cw147mail@byu.edu
Website: www.ce.byu.edu/cw/cwdance/
Description: A performing company consisting of the most advanced classes of the BYU Creative Dance Program that performs modern dance. An annual performance is held in May of each year.
Fee: negotiable
Preferred Space: Stage with wings
Technical: Special tech is involved for large show. Smaller shows available.
Category: Modern  4/02

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ZAHIRAH

Contact: Sharon Sheya
Phone: (801) 453-9394
Description: A dance group that performs middle eastern dance with an ethnic and traditional emphasis. Goal is to educate on cultural differences and dispel cultural biases and misconceptions of middle eastern culture. Length and focus may vary, they are very adaptable.
Fee: V
Preferred Space: Any, very adaptable
Technical: Cassette player, CD player, or live band; safe dance floor, and a free standing microphone.
Category: Folk & ethnic

ROBIN ZITO

Contact: Robin Zito
PO Box 3007
Ogden UT 84409-1007
Phone:  (801) 479-4422
Email: markagunt@aol.com
Description: Performs special dance and reading for adults and  children with special needs.
Fee: V (will perform as a community service)
Category: Dance

ZIVIO ETHNIC ART ENSEMBLE

Contact: Karen Bradakis
PO Box 58333
Salt Lake City UT 84158-0772
Phone: (801) 364-1756
Fax: (801) 355-5438
Description: Zivio Ethnic Aarts Ensemble performs traditional music and dance from Bulgaria, Crotia, Macedonia, Turkey, Bosnia and the Rom people with traditional instruments.
Fee: $250/hr for band and singers, $400/hr for band, singers and dancers.
Technical: Sound system
Category: Folk & ethnic