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X-WR-CALNAME:Rochester · dance · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Versa-Style: Street Dance Workshop DTSTART:20260917T163000Z DTEND:20260917T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T051141Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52878227281301 CATEGORIES:dance,education DESCRIPTION:Catch Versa-Style Street Dance: ROOTED RHYTHMS\, the company's electrifying mixed repertory performance\, featuring a vibrant collection of original dance works and excerpts from the company’s 20-year history . Two nights only! September 19 & 20 at 7:30pm. 🎟️ [Get your tickets! ]\n\n———\n\nVersa-Style: Street Dance Workshop\n\nMove\, create\, an d connect with Versa-Style Street Dance Company in this free Street Dance Workshop. Explore the energy and culture of street dance styles through mo vement\, freestyle\, and creative expression in a welcoming\, high-energy environment. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just curious to try something new\, this workshop celebrates individuality\, community\, and finding your own style.\n\nThursday\, September 17\, 202612:30pm-1:45pmSpu rrier Dance Studio (50 attendees max)Free and open to the community!—— —\n\nAbout Versa-Style Street Dance Company\n\nFounded in 2005 by Los An geles natives and co-artistic directors Jackie Lopez aka Miss Funk and Lei gh Foaad aka Breeze-lee\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company was created to promote\, empower and celebrate the artistry of Hip Hop and street dance c ulture. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Troupe for Hip Hop Empowerment ” by LA Weekly\, Versa-Style is recognized for its electrifying performa nces and inspiring engagement activities for schools and local communities . Consisting of committed\, highly skilled street dance artists and educat ors representative of the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angele s\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company harnesses the exhilarating energy of street dance onto the concert stage for an unforgettable evening of dance. \n\n———\n\nThis event is made possible with support from the Schwart z Performing Arts Fund of the University of Rochester's Institute for the Performing Arts\, Humanities Project\, Program of Dance and Movement\, Dep artment of Black Studies\, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center\, and the Susan B. Anthony Institute Program for Sexuality\, Women’s and Gender St udies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T051141Z LOCATION:Spurrier Hall\, Dance Studio URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/versa-style-street-dance-workshop?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T184355Z UID:10010270-1789815600-1789830000@www.museumofplay.org CATEGORIES:dance,drink,festival,food,literary DESCRIPTION:The Strong’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is presente d by the American Dairy Association North East. \nCelebrate Hispanic Herit age with The Strong Museum! \n\nEnjoy a free sample of Morir Soñando and giveaways provided by the American Dairy Association North East.\nJoin us in the Play Lab to Learn how to make a Hojalata and take your personalized one home with you!\nBook Reading: Dos Two by Henry I. Padrón-Morales – Take a break and listen to a book reading by local author Henry I. Padró n-Morales at 1:30 p.m.\nAttend a Bachata dance lesson from Elevate! Do not miss a beat with some free bachata lessons with Rochester’s Elevate Dan ce Center at 1 p.m. in the Adams Atrium.\nEnjoy a performance by Elevate D ance Center. EDC is home to two pillars of the Rochester dance community: Salsero Roc and Roc Kizomba. The performance will take place in the Payche x Theater.\nMeet & Greet: Mirabel! Our favorite Madrigal family member has stopped by to say hi! Take a photo to remember this magical day! Taking p lace in Field of Play from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 2 p.m.–2:45 p.m.\nMagical  Bubbly Party with Mirabel! Our favorite Madrigal family member has stop ped in to join us for some bubble party fun! Taking place in Hasbro Gam e Park from 3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T184355Z LOCATION:The Strong National Museum of Play\, One Manhattan Square\, Roche ster\, 14607\, United States URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration -3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:The Strong National Museum of Play X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.museumofplay.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ESL Rochester Fringe Festival: The Belly Dance Bazaar DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182140Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53365645673176 CATEGORIES:dance,festival,market DESCRIPTION:Step into The Grand Bazaar\, a belly dance performance that wh isks you into a bustling marketplace of dance\, music\, and global traditi on. Prepare to be dazzled by swirling veils\, flashing swords\, fluttering fans\, and the chime of finger cymbals\, set against a backdrop of costum es shimmering with glitter and gold! Producers Dylaina Alexandria and Holl y Dagger\, joined by their talented friends\, lead you through traditional and fusion Belly Dance from Egypt\, Turkey\, America and beyond! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182140Z LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/esl-rochester-fringe-festival-the-b elly-dance-bazaar?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=roch ester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Invisible No More DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260731T061322Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53487630562057 CATEGORIES:dance,music,theater DESCRIPTION:Invisible No More is a multi-disciplinary performance of dance \, music\, poetry\, history\, a movement choir\, and communal reflection. Under the direction of University of Rochester’s Program of Dance and Mo vement faculty member\, Anne Harris Wilcox\, this artful re-dedication tri bute is made in deference to the Mount Hope Cemetery site where hundreds o f people were re-buried after they were discovered during an excavation of Highland Park in 1984. The forensic investigation of the mass burial dete rmined that the bodies were people from Rochester’s 19th century insane asylum\, almshouse\, and the penitentiary. The Invisible No More ceremony is inspired by Mount Hope Cemetery’s and DePaul Mental Health’s effort s to honor these lost people and affirms the need for continued support of mental health in our community. \n\nCollaborating on the title piece\, a re choreographer Anne Wilcox and writer/composer Adam Wilcox\, along with beautiful professional dancers Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp\, Michelle Iklé \, Kaidence Pacheco\, Doreen Prempeh\, and Elyssia Primus. Historians Robe rt Riley\, Dr. Laurence Guttmacher and Dr. Ryan Thibodeau will share a br ief history of the dedication site and of Rochester’s role in mental hea lth care. Nanako Horikawa Mandrino will perform her elegant movement solo\ , The Flower of Remembering\, drawing from the rich symbolism of the red p oppy which Japanese culture associates with life’s transience. Analog\, a sound based practice by multi-instrumentalist\, adaptive teaching artis t\, and performer\, Sean Mulligan\, will provide improvisational accompani ment and sound bath ambience. Joining Sean is the gifted musician and soun d artist Greg Woodsbie\, who is known for his genre-bending performances\, blending jazz\, classical\, and Cuban influences across piano\, accordion \, and percussion. A brass quintet of Eastman School of Music students\, l ed by French hornist\, Kasey Gibbons\, will also contribute to the musical offerings. Invisible No More concludes with a public movement choir all owing all participants to join in the final portion of the dedication.\n\n In 2022 Wilcox directed the wildly successful dance/theater production Whe n the Souls Rise (WTSR) in Mount Hope Cemetery with a cast of 17 and compo ser/performer Ward Hartenstein\, as the Specter of Euphony. Over one thous and viewers attended the performances of WTSR. Her love of Mount Hope is evident in Invisible No More\, as well. Wilcox hopes this event will speak to the dignity of all human beings and the importance remembering our pas t. This project is funded by a Humanities Grant from the University of Roc hester\, and support from the Friends of Mount Hope and the ESL Rochester Fringe.\n\n \n\nMovement choir info: https://rochester.box.com/s/h6lir43ts 4owdsr7qc1asdg7k27hcwe1 (Anyone may contribute movement to or learn the sh ort movement choir to participate in the closing dedication.) \n\n*Parking Directions: Use the South entrance at 1133 Mt. Hope Ave. Upon entering\, turn right on Fifth Ave and left on Grove\; follow Grove approximately thr ee quarters of the way. Park along Grove (or nearby side roads). LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061322Z LOCATION:Mt. Hope Cemetery\, Grove Street (see description for parking inf o) URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/invisible-no-more?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Versa-Style Street Dance: Rooted Rhythms DTSTART:20260919T233000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T051141Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52877861385725 CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Choreographed and Directed by: Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez an d Leigh “Breeze-Lee” Foaad in collaboration with the company dancers\n \n———\n\nROOTED RHYTHMS is Versa-Style’s electrifying mixed repert ory program\, featuring a vibrant collection of original dance works and e xcerpts from the company’s 20-year history. Paying homage to Street Danc e styles such as Waacking\, Popping and House\, as well as a blend of Afro -Latin styles such as Salsa and West African\, Rooted Rhythms is an evenin g of dance representative of the diverse experiences of the BIPOC communit ies of Los Angeles. \n\nBursting with energy\, rhythm\, and individuality\ , Rooted Rhythms honors the many paces\, tempos\, and pulses of various st reet and social dance forms through a unique blend of choreography and fre estyle elements\; highlighting the raw creativity and spirit at the heart of Hip Hop and Street Dance culture.\n\nWhether you’re a longtime fan or new to these styles\, this is an unforgettable introduction to the moveme nt\, music\, and stories that continue to shape the culture today.\n\nPerf ormances\n\nFriday\, September 19\, 2026\, at 7:30pm\n\nSaturday\, Septemb er 20\, 2026\, at 7:30pm\n\n*A meet-and-greet discussion with the artists will follow each performance.\n\nTickets: $15 General | Free for URochest er Students with ID\n\n———\n\nAbout Versa-Style Street Dance Company \n\nFounded in 2005 by Los Angeles natives and co-artistic directors Jacki e Lopez aka Miss Funk and Leigh Foaad aka Breeze-lee\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company was created to promote\, empower and celebrate the artistry of Hip Hop and street dance culture. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Tr oupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly\, Versa-Style is recognized f or its electrifying performances and inspiring engagement activities for s chools and local communities. Consisting of committed\, highly skilled str eet dance artists and educators representative of the diversity and beauti ful complexity of Los Angeles\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company harnesses the exhilarating energy of street dance onto the concert stage for an unf orgettable evening of dance.\n\n———\n\nWorkshops\n\nStreet Dance Wor kshopThursday\, September 17\, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:45pm | Spurrier Dance Stud io (50 attendees max) Interactive Talk and Movement Workshop in collaborat ion with the Susan B. Anthony InstituteFriday\, September 18\, 2026 | 3:30 pm-5pm | Spurrier Dance Studio ———\n\nThis event is made possible w ith support from the Schwartz Performing Arts Fund of the University of Ro chester's Institute for the Performing Arts\, Humanities Project\, Program of Dance and Movement\, Department of Black Studies\, Paul J. Burgett Int ercultural Center\, and the Susan B. Anthony Institute Program for Sexuali ty\, Women’s and Gender Studies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T051141Z LOCATION:Sloan Performing Arts Center\, Smith Theater URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/versa-style-street-dance-rooted-rhy thms?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ESL Rochester Fringe Festival: The Belly Dance Bazaar DTSTART:20260920T171500Z DTEND:20260920T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182140Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53365645674201 CATEGORIES:dance,festival,market DESCRIPTION:Step into The Grand Bazaar\, a belly dance performance that wh isks you into a bustling marketplace of dance\, music\, and global traditi on. Prepare to be dazzled by swirling veils\, flashing swords\, fluttering fans\, and the chime of finger cymbals\, set against a backdrop of costum es shimmering with glitter and gold! Producers Dylaina Alexandria and Holl y Dagger\, joined by their talented friends\, lead you through traditional and fusion Belly Dance from Egypt\, Turkey\, America and beyond! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182140Z LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/esl-rochester-fringe-festival-the-b elly-dance-bazaar?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=roch ester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Versa-Style Street Dance: Rooted Rhythms DTSTART:20260920T233000Z DTEND:20260921T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T051141Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53443263621784 CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Choreographed and Directed by: Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez an d Leigh “Breeze-Lee” Foaad in collaboration with the company dancers\n \n———\n\nROOTED RHYTHMS is Versa-Style’s electrifying mixed repert ory program\, featuring a vibrant collection of original dance works and e xcerpts from the company’s 20-year history. Paying homage to Street Danc e styles such as Waacking\, Popping and House\, as well as a blend of Afro -Latin styles such as Salsa and West African\, Rooted Rhythms is an evenin g of dance representative of the diverse experiences of the BIPOC communit ies of Los Angeles. \n\nBursting with energy\, rhythm\, and individuality\ , Rooted Rhythms honors the many paces\, tempos\, and pulses of various st reet and social dance forms through a unique blend of choreography and fre estyle elements\; highlighting the raw creativity and spirit at the heart of Hip Hop and Street Dance culture.\n\nWhether you’re a longtime fan or new to these styles\, this is an unforgettable introduction to the moveme nt\, music\, and stories that continue to shape the culture today.\n\nPerf ormances\n\nFriday\, September 19\, 2026\, at 7:30pm\n\nSaturday\, Septemb er 20\, 2026\, at 7:30pm\n\n*A meet-and-greet discussion with the artists will follow each performance.\n\nTickets: $15 General | Free for URochest er Students with ID\n\n———\n\nAbout Versa-Style Street Dance Company \n\nFounded in 2005 by Los Angeles natives and co-artistic directors Jacki e Lopez aka Miss Funk and Leigh Foaad aka Breeze-lee\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company was created to promote\, empower and celebrate the artistry of Hip Hop and street dance culture. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Tr oupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly\, Versa-Style is recognized f or its electrifying performances and inspiring engagement activities for s chools and local communities. Consisting of committed\, highly skilled str eet dance artists and educators representative of the diversity and beauti ful complexity of Los Angeles\, Versa-Style Street Dance Company harnesses the exhilarating energy of street dance onto the concert stage for an unf orgettable evening of dance.\n\n———\n\nWorkshops\n\nStreet Dance Wor kshopThursday\, September 17\, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:45pm | Spurrier Dance Stud io (50 attendees max) Interactive Talk and Movement Workshop in collaborat ion with the Susan B. Anthony InstituteFriday\, September 18\, 2026 | 3:30 pm-5pm | Spurrier Dance Studio ———\n\nThis event is made possible w ith support from the Schwartz Performing Arts Fund of the University of Ro chester's Institute for the Performing Arts\, Humanities Project\, Program of Dance and Movement\, Department of Black Studies\, Paul J. Burgett Int ercultural Center\, and the Susan B. Anthony Institute Program for Sexuali ty\, Women’s and Gender Studies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T051141Z LOCATION:Sloan Performing Arts Center\, Smith Theater URL:https://events.rochester.edu/event/versa-style-street-dance-rooted-rhy thms?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Rochester Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.rochester.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR