The New Mexico Dance Coalition

hosts two events annually. In mid-spring we host the Choreographers showcase, which is 31 years in the making. And Mono Mundo World Dance Festival in its 27th year, which is a free event to the public hosted on the Santa Fe Bandstand mid to late summer. Please check back here for current information about the shows and ways you can participate!

Katlyn Kollinza and company at the 2018 Choreographer’s Showcase. Photo by Audrey Derell

Upcoming Events:

36th Annual
2026 Choreographers’ Showcase
Coming April 10th-11th, 2026

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29th Annual MONO MUNDO World Dance Festival

Sunday August 24th, 2025
Event 1-3:30pm
On the Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand!
Free to the public!

Show Schedule:

Belisama Irish Dance 1:00-1:15

The Santa Fe Tap Dancers 1:16-1:20

Saltanah Dancers 1:21-1:31

Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe 1:32-1:47

Sneha Chakradar 1:48-2:03pm

Mosaic Dance Company 2:04-2:16

Leigh Grant/Cadenza Ballet 2:24-2:30

Anna Peralta Hip Hop 2:30-2:34

Constellation Dance Collective 2:35-2:50

Santa Fe Tango 2:51-3:01

Santa Fe Swing Dance Society 3:02- 3:14

WASSA DRUM and DANCE 3:15-3:30

35th Annual
2025 Choreographers’ Showcase
Coming April 4th-5th, 2025

The New Mexico Dance Coalition invites to enjoy the 35th Annual Choreographers Showcase that will be held at the Railyard Performance Center in Santa Fe

Friday & Saturday, April 4 and 5, 2025

@ The Railyard Performance Center is located at 1611 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM.

Show times are at 7:30pm both evenings
Doors at 7pm

$20-$30 sliding scale! Kids under 12 free

Pre-purchase tickets recommended!
Please purchase here at Brown Paper Tickets!

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This year’s choreographers include:

Adeline Cleveland
Anastazia Louise Aranaga
Anna Peralta
Areena Estul
Craig N. Byrd
Dance Station:Mary Miller & Lawrence Black
EmiArteFlamenco Academyw/ Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe
Katelyn Kolinzas
Leigh Grant
Mike Garcia & Elli Hindmarch
Sneha Chakradhar & Geeta Chandran

28th Annual MONO MUNDO World Dance Festival

DATE: Sunday, August 11th 2024
TIME: 1-3:30 pm
LOCATION: Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo

We are so excited to present our annual summer show on the Santa Fe Plaza. New Mexico Dance Coalition is proud to present our MONO MUNDO World Dance Festival. A fun family friendly favorite!

This concert features a wide variety of dance styles from the past years including: Contemporary, Aztec, Hawaiian, Argentine Tango, Irish Dance, Middle Eastern, Modern, Swing, Indian Classical Dance, Ballroom, Persian, Ballet and more!!! This year holds many new surprises!

Joining us this year:

(Irish Dance) Belisama Irish Dance

(Folk Dance) Santa Fe International Folk Dancers

(Ballroom) Dance Station 

(Tap Dance) Santa Fe Tap Dancers

(Contemporary Improv) Hallie Dalsimer 

(Middle Eastern Dance) Pomegranate Studios

(Swing Dance) Santa Fe Swing 

(Bharatanatyam Dance) Sneha Chakradhar

(Middle Eastern Dance) Bellyreena Alchemy & the Constellation Dancers 

(African Dance) Wassa Drum & Dance

(Tango) Studio Cinco – Tango

(Salsa Bachata) Energy Y

(Hip-Hop) TBA

34th Annual
2024 Choreographers’ Showcase

Friday and Saturday MARCH 1 and 2, 2024

(Show times are at 7:30 pm both evenings. Doors open at 7pm) *Same program both nights!

Railyard Performance Center
1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

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Updated list of performers!
Anastazia Louise Aranaga
Sneha Chakradhar
Adeline Cleveland
w/ Brian JohnFlamenco
Youth de Santa Fe
Abigail Flora
Areena Estul
Myra Krien
Cynthia Koenig
Katelyn Kolinzas
Anna Peralta
Amina Re
Talya Steinberg

27th Annual 2023
MONO MUNDO
World Dance Festival

We are so excited to present the sweet summer show we all look forward to. New Mexico Dance Coalition is proud to present this Festival on the Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo. AUGUST 27th, 2023 1-3:30pm.

If you are interested in performing please email the Events Producer directly at NMDCeventdirector@nmdancecoalition.org

2023 Mono Mundo Event Poster

Shows in the community!

WASSA WASSA AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL 2025

Classes + Performance:

Cultural festival offering classes in African drum, dance, traditional instruments, song and culture for all the family …

Wassa Wassa Facebook

Festival Event

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‘Lineage’ World Premiere Concert

featuring Zeitgeist Dance Theatre & the NCDP Contemporary Ensemble

Saturday, August 2 / 7pm – 8:30pm

National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque

Get your Reserved Seat Tickets at newcenturydanceproject.org/concerts

$29, $39 & $49 Regular / $19, $29 & $39 for Seniors & Students

Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and the New Century Dance Project Ensemble unite in an unforgettable evening of world-premiere contemporary dance. With works by Francisco Gella, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Noelle Keyser, Joshua Whitehead, and Rhaine Marquardt, this performance brings together over 70 exceptional dancers from around the world. The centerpiece of the evening, Lineage, honors Santa Fe’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City, telling the story of local artist Emily Trujillo and her Chimayo weaving legacy through movement and a stunning original score by Ryan Bridwell.

FREE Contemporary Class with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre

Welcoming all intermediate & advanced dancers ages 15 – adult

Saturday, July 20 / 10:30 – Noon

University of New Mexico Dance, Carlisle Gym, Central Campus, Albuquerque

No advanced registration necessary.

Led by Zeitgeist Artistic Director Francisco Gella, with support from company dancers, this class offers a fun, engaging and inspiring Contemporary experience for dancers ages 14 through adult -intermediate to advanced levels — and the class is completely free!
This is an opportunity for your dancers to build on their technique and gain insights from leading industry professionals, while becoming a part of a larger artistic community.

Preview of ZDT’s ‘Lineage’ Concert

See short vignettes of the work being performed on August 2 (see below)

Saturday, July 26 / 7pm – 8pm

Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe

RSVP for FREE Seat at newcenturydanceproject.org/concerts

ZDT is excited to present an exhilarating evening that will provide a glimpse into our full company evening length work created by Artistic Directors Francisco Gella and Yusha-Marie Sorzano which will be presented on August 2 in Albuquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. ‘Lineage’, the evening’s centerpiece work on August 2, honors Santa Fe’s 20th year as a UNESCO Creative City, paying tribute to New Mexico’s rich heritage through the story and work of contemporary artist Emily Trujillo and her Chimayo weaving roots. This evening’s presentation in Santa Fe will include short samples of the work that is being created, a facilitated dialogue with weavers Irwin, Lisa, and Emily Trujillo, and an opportunity to meet the Zeitgeist Dance Theatre Co-Artistic Directors and company members!

GROOVE Sunday: Let Your Body Move!

Open to any adult who wants to move! Ages 18 and above.

Sunday, July 27 / 10am – 11:30am

Aspen Ballet Studios, 550 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe

$15 Entry at the door. Limited space availability. First come, first served

Join us for a dynamic movement experience for the Santa Fe community, designed for adults and young adults! Led by experienced teachers, this class focuses on the joy of movement, self-expression, and becoming more comfortable in your own body. Combining elements of dance class, fitness, and community movement, it’s a democratized, joyful, and fun way to feel good and celebrate movement as medicine. Expect improvisation and interactive elements within an inclusive space, with a great soundtrack to guide your own movement. Taught by Zeitgeist Dance Theatre Co-Artistic Director Francisco Gella.

New Century Dance Project Intensive

Classes & workshops for dancers intermediate/advanced ages 16 – 24

Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31 / 9am – 1:30pm Daily

New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe

The NCDP Intensive is designed for preprofessional dancers ages 16-22 is open to any intermediate/advanced dancers in that age bracket who would like to take our morning classes and workshops from 9am – 1pm on July 28-31. You’ll experience a vibrant learning environment with highly experienced faculty. The four days will include technique and movement classes, choreography and performance workshops, as well as panels and mentoring opportunities.