Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Introducing your First Rising Choreographer for SCD’s Summer Intensive C Emily Moreno 💫

About Emily | Emily Moreno is a rising junior at the University of Florida pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and a Bachelor of Science in journalism. She is a dancer and choreographer from South Florida and trained at Academy of Arts in styles such as ballet, modern, contemporary, flamenco, jazz, and tap since the age of 5. She recently choreographed her piece Figura Dei for UF’s Emerging Scholars Program and has choreographed for performances at the Harn Museum and student organizations. Emily has performed in various UF dance showcases including Spring Into Dance 2026, Threadwork, Agbedidi 2025, Urban Bush Woman’s Collab Lab, Sonder, and Spring Into Dance 2025.

Intensive C | JULY 18-24TH
For Registration and more Information ℹ️ -https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-summer-intensive-c/
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SCD In-Studio Series presents Madison Bender July 11 at 7:00pm

About the Performance | In the end, it’s only you…and I” is a developing work that will examine how our experiences, both shared and individual, inform who we are. Leaning into the complexity of being human, navigating joy, pain, connection, and irony, this work reflects on what it means to exist fully and honestly, questioning our origin stories and where they might lead us.

SHOWTIMES
JULY 11 | 7:00PM
🎟 $25–$30 | Virtual $20
🎓 Student Rush $15 (ID required)

PURCHASE TICKETS 🔗 https://ci.ovationtix.com/35361/production/1275063?performanceId=11805959
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Our SCD Kids are busy making new friendships, and discovered the joy of expressing themselves through DANCE at SCD’s Kids Camp this SUMMER ☀️
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Day one of SCD Kids Summer Camp = SUMMER FUN 🦀

So much creativity, movement, laughter, and new friendships already. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store !!

Happy Birthday to our incredible Artistic Director, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott

Your vision, passion, and unwavering dedication continue to inspire everyone around you. Thank you for leading Sarasota Contemporary Dance with artistry, heart, and for creating a space where creativity and community flourish ♥️

Wishing you a year filled with immense joy! 🤍🎉
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PC Sorcha Augustine

Audition for the 2026–2027 Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE)

SCDE is a pre-professional training company designed for dedicated dancers looking to expand their artistry, refine their technique, and gain meaningful performance experience alongside Sarasota Contemporary Dance.

Train with professional artists, collaborate in a creative environment, and become part of a community that values curiosity, discipline, and innovation.

📍 Audition Date: July 25
🕒 Time: 11:00-1:00pm
📍 Sarasota Contemporary Dance 1400 Blvd of the Arts Suite 300 Sarasota Fl,34236

For audition details and registration visit the link 🔗
https://app.gostudiopro.com/apps/api_classes.php?id=zaqlxajd29jd26494810d3dd2709jasdklj21dx6494810d3dd2a&s=209006
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Photography | Sorcha Augustine

Join us for our upcoming Summer In-Studio Series, where artists are given the space, resources, and support to develop new work and share it LIVE with audiences.

ABOUT IN-STUDIO SERIES | is an incubation platform for artists at varying stages in their careers. Conceived by Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and led by Production Lead Monessa Salley, this program provides creators with a nurturing and formative artistic opportunity. Artists receive access to SCD’s home studio and its resources. Whether they’re showing a work-in-progress or adding the final touches to a developed work, the residency culminates in a live performance followed by a Q&A with the featured artist.

🎟 $25–$30 | Virtual $20
🎓 Student Rush $15 (ID required)

PURCHASE TICKETS 🔗https://ci.ovationtix.com/35361
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Guest Teaching Artist Madison Pineda Bender joins SCD for Summer Intensive B | July 11th – July 17th

About Madison | Madison’s Contemporary class begins with a guided warm-up that integrates sensation-based improvisation with fluid stretching and strengthening. Emphasis is placed on awakening the mind–body connection, helping dancers build awareness of themselves and the space around them, while preparing the body for dynamic movement. The class progresses into improvisation and across-the-floor set phrases that may incorporate floorwork and contemporary technique. The class concludes with learning and workshopping phrase material, encouraging dancers to explore musicality, intention, and personal interpretation within the combination.

REGISTRATION OPEN 🔗-https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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