The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students
The Performances for Students Series at ASU Gammage provides K-12 students with an opportunity to see incredible artists from around the world and the opportunity for teachers to incorporate these performing arts experiences into their daily curriculum. Educational curriculum guides are provided as part of this program to help students learn about the arts by incorporating vocabulary into their daily lessons. Additionally, students experience a variety of cultures and learn the importance of specific art forms and the impact of the arts on the surrounding world. Students learn to connect arts to every day school subjects like dance to science and music to math, all culminating in a live experience that thrills the senses and allows the imagination to come alive.
In-person and live-streamed performances with Live Q&A. Tickets for in-person attendance is $3 per person (students, chaperones, etc.), and online viewing is FREE (registration still required).
For more info, please contact education@asugammage.com.
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For PDF of Performances For Students information click here.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
10–11 a.m.
at ASU Gammage
Grades: K–12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Art, Language Arts
Red Firecrackers - a spectacular production of dazzling props, colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics, and lively dance by top-notch performers telling the story of the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year. In this legend, a group of villagers, working, dancing, and praying together, defeated a terrifying monster of the ages. A heartwarming story highlights the intrinsic value of coming together, courage, hard work, and ingenuity.
Hasta La Muerte
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10–11 a.m.
at ASU Gammage
Grades: K–12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Music, Language Arts
Hasta La Muerte is an enthralling new production that celebrates life and death in the spirit of the Indigenous Mexican Day of the Dead tradition. From the imagination of Las Cafeteras, this vibrant theatrical and musical performance invites students to travel through time, rhythm, and memory. Combining mesmerizing choreography, poetry, and a score of original and traditional songs, Hasta La Muerte is a colorful and moving experience for all ages.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Thursday, November 5, 2026
10–11 a.m.
at ASU Gammage
Grades: K–12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Geography, Language Arts
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim. The company presents a dynamic, multicultural ballet repertoire performed at the highest artistic level while serving as powerful role models for young audiences. This performance introduces students to classical ballet, cultural expression, and the discipline and artistry behind professional dance.
La Mezcla
Thursday, February 18, 2027
10–11 a.m.
at ASU Gammage
Grades: 3–12
Curriculum Connections: Dance, Social Studies, Geography
La Mezcla is a polyrhythmic dance and music ensemble rooted in Chicana, Latina, and Indigenous traditions and social justice. Founded by Vanessa Sanchez, the work blends tap dance, Son Jarocho, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to illuminate often unseen histories and lived experiences of communities of color through powerful movement and music.
TAIKOPROJECT
Thursday, March 25, 2027
10–11 a.m.
at ASU Gammage
Grades: K–12
Curriculum Connections: Music, Math, Geography
TAIKOPROJECT delivers an electrifying performance that blends traditional Japanese taiko drumming with a contemporary American aesthetic. Featuring powerful rhythms, precision movement, and dynamic ensemble work, this program introduces students to musical structure, cultural traditions, and the mathematics of rhythm and timing.
The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students is sponsored by the Abbett Family Foundation, APS, Target and The Seiden Family Endowment.
