THIRD SPACE DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 applications open
May 29 - 30, 2026
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
Applications open Oct. 30 - Nov.30
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Trade labs: unlocking physicality
Saturday, November 15 | 10:30 - 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 16 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Escalante Center, in the Sano Room (Dance Studio), 2150 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
DATES/TIMES:
- Saturday, Nov. 15 – 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (3 hours) with a short break.
- Sunday, Nov. 16 – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (3 hours) with a short break.
PRICING:
$35 for 1 day (Sat or Sun) or $50 for both days
We understand that balancing work, family, and life can be challenging. While we highly encourage full participation to gain the most benefit from our TRADE Lab offerings and the modules prepared by our guest teaching artists, we also understand that it may not be possible for everyone. If you’re only able to attend one day, that’s absolutely fine—we welcome you to join in whatever capacity you can.
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Trade labs: Ground Grooves
📅 Dates & Duration of Each Session
- Friday, December 5: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 6: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday, December 7: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location
ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, Studio #122
Address: 51 E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
🧾 Participation Options
- Single Day (Friday or Saturday)
- 2 Days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun or Fri/Sun)
- Full 3-Day Workshop (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
🚫 No drop-ins. Pre-registration is required.
💳 Payment Plans Available
If you are registering for the full 3-day workshop, a two-payment installment plan is available.
- The second installment must be paid no later than December 5th.
🐦 Early Bird Discount
Discounted pricing available until November 1st, 2025.
🤝 Work Study / Trade Opportunities: Available for anyone experiencing financial barriers. Email us at info@thirdspacedanceproject.org or register for Work Trade by selecting “Tickets” and scrolling to the bottom of the pricing options. We’ll be in touch with you regarding your responsibilities after registration.
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Third space circle
Join Our Circle!
THIRD SPACE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP:
TWO Tiers:
1. Ambassador Tier - $13/month - 1 comp/free VIP Ticket for all ticketed shows/events
2. Artist Advocate Tier - $33/month - 2 comp/free VIP Tickets for all ticketed shows/events
Perks include:
- VIP tickets to all ticketed shows and events — plus exclusive goodie bags
- Free digital ad space in our Twilight Fringe and Third Space Dance Festival programs
- Free promotion in our e-newsletters
- First access + freebies for our new season merch (T-shirts, tanks, long sleeves & more)
- Extra free raffle tickets at all fundraising events
- Personal shout-outs at every show — we see you and celebrate you!
- Want to present your work? No application required — members of this circle have a special direct process
Prefer to give annually for your Circle Membership?
You can join either tier with a one-time donation - we’ll send you a reminder in one year to renew your membership!
- $156 (equivalent to $13/month)
- $396 (equivalent to $33/month)
Click to Join!
IN THE PRESS
Shoutout Arizona magazine featured Third Space Dance Project's Founder and Creative Director, Angelica DeLashmette Hurst in "Meet Angelica DeLashmette Hurst, Professional Dance Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur." - 12/19/22
Go to Press to read the article.
"Twilight Fringe and Third Space Dance Project delivered on the promise of providing, not just new opportunities for the dancers and choreographers, but the sort of entertainment variety that, speaking for the audience, we have eagerly awaited." - Viewed Re/Viewed, 4/2/23
Go to Press to read the full review.
".... in Found, choreographer Sam Arrow and duet partner, Ignacio Jara, had the audacity, the courage, to simply be emotionally authentic, simply graceful, simply beautiful." - Viewed Re/Viewed, 7/5/23
Go to Press to read the full review.
