2025 Amethyst Dance Festival Schedule

Saturday, October 18th
Casa Grande, Arizona

Festival Locations

Dance Workshops Location
The Studio CG
395 N Sacaton St, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Lecture Workshop, Extravaganza & Gala Location
The BlackBox Theater
407 N. Sacaton St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Workshop Lineup — The Studio CG

Morning Sessions

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

• Studio A: Yoga Warm-up with Tiffany Thomas - Free for Workshop Participants

🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Studio A: Axial Anthology Workshop with Devin Alfather

• Studio B: Raqs Sharqi Collective Workshop (Bonnie, Hilary & Noreen)

🕥 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

• Studio A: Egyptian Shaabi Style Workshop with Adrianne

• Studio B: Cued Improv & Fusion Collective Workshop (Clara, Katara & Na-il)

Midday Sessions
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Black Box Theater: Drum Basics with Richard Christ (Free with Extravaganza Pass)

🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Studio A: “But, I’m Not a Turner” Workshop with Devin Alfather

🕜 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM

• Black Box Theater: Lecture Collective Workshop (Sara, Faizeh & Samantha Lynn)

Amethyst Extravaganza — BlackBox Theater Grounds

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Marketplace (Shopping): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Amethyst Open Community Stage: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

• Amethyst Extravaganza Showcase: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Amethyst Wellness Lounge (Hosted by YRHAP): 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Evening Gala — BlackBox Theater

Red Carpet Reception (Elite Package Participants, Instructors & Volunteers)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Evening Gala Show
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)

REGISTRATION AND TICKETS

Produced by Krisenna Zipporah

Co-produced by Cassandra Richelle

Co-Hosts:  Amethyst World Dance Company

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