UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Youth Arts Summer Programs 2026

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

College of Fine Arts

 

 

Youth Arts

Summer Programs 2026

 

 

Arizona Arts invites young artists, dancers, and musicians to explore their creative potential this summer on the University of Arizona campus. Two exceptional programs bring students together with UA faculty and guest artists for hands-on learning, performance, and community.

 

Summer Programs

 

Theatre of Movement May 26–30, 2026 School of Dance · Gittings Room

A five-day creative workshop open to all levels of high school and college-age dancers. Participants explore movement, creative expression, and collaborative performance with UA Dance faculty and guest artists. No prior experience required.

 

Summer Music Camp June 22–26, 2026 School of Music · Arts District

A one-week day camp for young musicians in grades 5–9 (grade 4 orchestra students eligible). Campers build skills in performance, ensemble playing, and career development while engaging directly with faculty and guest artists.

 

Who Should Attend

 

•  Theatre of Movement: High school and college-age dancers of any level

•  Summer Music Camp: Young musicians in grades 5–9 (grade 4 orchestra eligible)

How to Register

 

Visit arts.arizona.edu to browse program details, review schedules, and complete registration. U of A staff and faculty receive a $50 family discount — apply coupon code UAFacStaff50 at checkout.

 

 

Arizona Arts  ·  University of Arizona

1017 N. Olive Rd., P.O. Box 210004, Tucson, AZ 85721

ArizonaArts@arizona.edu  ·  520.621.1302  ·  arts.arizona.edu

 

 

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SOL AXÉ announces ROSANGELA SILVESTRE, TUCSON RESIDENCY

SOL AXÉ PRESENTS ROSANGELA SILVESTRE TUCSON RESIDENCY May 19–24, 2026

 

About Rosangela Silvestre

 

Rosangela Silvestre is one of the world's foremost masters of Afro-Brazilian dance. A graduate of the Federal University of Bahia, she developed the internationally acclaimed Silvestre Technique and Symbols in Motion Process — a rigorous movement investigation rooted in the dance of the Orixás, the sacred spirits of the Candomblé tradition.

Based in Salvador, Bahia and the United States, Silvestre has taught and performed across the Americas, Europe, Japan, Africa, and Australia. She has set choreography on companies including Balé Folclórico da Bahia, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, Ballet Hispanico, and Viver Brasil, and toured extensively with jazz musician Steve Coleman.

 

 

Residency Schedule · May 19–24, 2026

 

TUESDAY May 19	6:00–7:30 PM  Afro Brazilian Drum Workshop with Kahlil Cummings 7:30–9:00 PM  Symbology of Orixa Dance with Rosangela Silvestre
WEDNESDAY May 20	6:30–8:00 PM  Symbology of Orixa Dance
THURSDAY May 21	6:30–8:00 PM  Silvestre Technique Workshop
SATURDAY May 23	3:00–8:00 PM  Symbology of Orixa Dance
SUNDAY May 24	1:00–3:00 PM  Afro Brazilian Drum Workshop with Kahlil Cummings 3:00–4:30 PM  Samba de Roda de Caboclo

 

All sessions held at:

Rhythm Industry Performance Factory

1013 S. Tyndall Ave, Tucson, AZ

Pricing & Registration

 

Per Class $25 drop-in Cash · Cash App · PayPal

All-Class Pass $150 Prepay at www.solaxetucson.org

 

Register and prepay at www.solaxetucson.org

 

 

Featured Guest Artists

 

Kahlil Cummings

Extra Ancestral.la · Los Angeles, CA

Clarice Cast

Bloco Obini · Los Angeles, CA

Lassina Doumbya

King Doumbya Drum and Dance · Tucson, AZ

Kimberly Madison

Guest Drummer · Tucson, AZ

 

 

About Sol Axé

 

Sol Axé is a Tucson-based community dedicated to Afro-Brazilian inspired drumming and dance, meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. No experience is required — instruments are provided and your first visit is free. Regular members contribute $20–$40 on a sliding scale to support space rental, instruments, and residencies like this one.

Sol Axé is a project under MMOS.

P.O. Box 1543, Tucson, AZ 85702

www.solaxetucson.org

 

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BROADWAY IN TUCSON PRESENTS DISNEY'S Beauty and the Beast

BROADWAY IN TUCSON PRESENTS

 

DISNEY’S

Beauty and the Beast

30th Anniversary Production

 

June 16 – 21, 2026

Centennial Hall  ·  1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721

About the Production

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of “Beauty and the Beast” — the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.

The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the beloved classics “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team:

Music:  Alan Menken

Lyrics:  Tim Rice

Book:  Linda Woolverton

Direction & Choreography:  Matt West

Scenic Design:  Stanley A. Meyer

Costume Design:  Ann Hould-Ward

Lighting Design:  Natasha Katz

Show Information

Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Age Recommendation: Ages 6 and up

Note: No babes in arms — everyone must have a ticket.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

broadwayintucson.com  ·  (520) 903-2929  ·  info@broadwayintucson.com

 

Presented by Broadway in Tucson  ·  Centennial Hall, University of Arizona

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 5-18-26

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 4:11 AM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 5-18-26

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, May 18,2026 beginning at 7 pm. This will be the third of three Hybrid meetings in May.

A Hybrid meeting means you have choices.  You can attend in person at St. Francis in the Foothills, Room 50. ( campus map attached) Or you can tune in to the meeting on Zoom. (Zoom link below) 

 

FREATURED PLAYWRIGHT: SYDNEY PLYNN

"Shady Oaks" by Sydney Flynn (10 min)

               "Shady Oaks" cast:  

Leona--Joan O'Dwyer

Ida--Karan Faris

Billy--Paul Hammack

 

"Tuesday Morning Volunteers" cast:

Judy--Karan Faris

Linda--Joan O'Dwyer

Terry--Hannah Taylor

 

OPP BUSINESS MEETING TO FOLLOW THE READINGS AND DISCUSSIONS. 

 

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MASTER SCHEDULE 2026                                  

MAY     25 ZOOM  OPEN

JUNE    1 HYBRID   “Rise! The Story of Abraham Lincoln”  ACT 11 by Andrew Jaske (A musical – 60 min) 

JUNE    8 HYBRID   Four shorts by Adrian Cory

The Shop (8 mins)

Lexxi (15 mins)

Duty Free (10 mins)

The Vestige (10 mins)

 

JUNE    15 HYBRID  One by Adrian Cory                                

Landfill (30 mins) 2nd Reading

 

JUNE    22 ZOOM  OPEN

JUNE    29 ZOOM  OPEN

JULY      6 HYBRID  “,,,somewhere, a dog barks” by Philip Lester

JULY     13 HYBRID  OPEN

JULY     20 HYBRID  OPEN

JULY     27 ZOOM  OPEN

 

2027  OPP NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

MARCH 30 – APRIL 4    INVISIBLE THEATRE

 

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O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE   ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS  (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM] 

 

EVERY Monday, we will again present a “regular” OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in.  NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.

Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.  

Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

MEL HECTORS PHONE  (520)488-9229

   just click on the link below.

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87825748620?pwd=MThna0VHWjBkYVBiUEpXWWJ3bno5Zz09

 

Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

Passcode: 544241

One tap mobile

+12532158782,,87825748620#,,,,*544241# US (Tacoma)

+13462487799,,87825748620#,,,,*544241# US (Houston)

 

Dial by your location

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

        +1 669 444 9171 US

        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

Passcode: 544241

Find your local number: Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars,

 

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OPP Minutes of the Meeting are only sent to paid members and others who join the conversation providing I have email addresses for them.   

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to over 200 individuals including all paid members, (31) actor/readers (111) and general mailing list (124) plus one-time invitees. 

 

Your OPP Secretary,

ZINK aka David Zinke

Be Good To You

 

PAY DUES, MAKE A DONATION, CORRESPOND?

OLD PUEBLO PLAYWRIGHTS

P.O. BOX 775

TUCSON, AZ  85702

 

ZELLE ACCOUNT INFO:

The Old Pueblo Playwrights

520 488 9229

 

                                               

 

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REVEILLE MEN'S CHORUS presents WHEN WILL I BE LOVED, A Linda Ronstadt Celebration Concert

REVEILLE MEN'S CHORUS

Season 31 — Spring 2026 Production

 

 

PRESENTS

 

WHEN WILL I BE LOVED

A Linda Ronstadt Celebration Concert

 

 

Join Reveille as we celebrate the artistry, legacy, and iconic music of Tucson’s own legend, LINDA RONSTADT— a powerful concert honoring one of the greatest voices of our time.

PERFORMANCE DATES

TUCSON Friday, May 30, 2026 7:30 PM Temple of Music and Art

TUCSON Saturday, May 31, 2026 2:00 PM Temple of Music and Art

 

GREEN VALLEY Friday, June 6, 2026 7:00 PM Community Performance & Art Center

 

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

ReveilleMensChorus.org

SPECIAL SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT Enter code REV10 at checkout Save 10% on your entire order

 

 

 

Photo: Neal Preston, courtesy of Iconic Artists Group

 

Reveille Men’s Chorus  •  PO Box 43633, Tucson, AZ 85733

manager@reveillemenschorus.org  •  ReveilleMensChorus.org

 

"Changing Lives Through Music"

Season 31 made possible in part through grants from our generous organizational partners.

 

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