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Center Dance Ensemble

Center Dance Ensemble (CDE) was created in 1988 by the Herberger Theater Center as its resident modern dance company. The company is responsible for major performance runs during the season as well as 25 weeks of rehearsal. CDE has performed in Arizona at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Joseph City Arts Center, Pima Community College Performing Arts Theater, Tucson's University of Arizona Centennial Hall, and the Stevie Eller Dance Theater.

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  Center Dance Ensemble

  222 Monroe Street
  Phoenix, 85001

  Phone: (602)997-9027

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  Phoenix

• Upcoming Events

  12/06/08- 12/21/08	Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center
  02/26/09- 03/01/09	Center Dance Ensemble's 20th Anniversary - Great Moments Herberger Theater Center
  02/26/09- 03/01/09	Great Moments Herberger Theater Center
  04/25/09- 04/26/09	American Voices Herberger Theater Center

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Made in the USA II
    "dynamite dancing"
    Review posted by: willow from az, Feb 15, 2008
    

    I have been watching rehearsals. The choreography is exciting, upbeat and original. That small Stage West theater will explode with ribald energy. Don't miss it. You don't need to be a regular dance... Expand

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    I have been watching rehearsals. The choreography is exciting, upbeat and original. That small Stage West theater will explode with ribald energy. Don't miss it. You don't need to be a regular dance goer to get a big kick out of this one. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Snow Queen
    "HOLIDAY MAGIC"
    Review posted by: Linda from Peoria, Dec 10, 2007
    

    I loved it! The Snow Queen was great and the Rose Spirit seemed to just float across the stage. I loved it so much I saw BOTH shows on Sunday. The dancing, music and story was just perfect.

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    I loved it! The Snow Queen was great and the Rose Spirit seemed to just float across the stage. I loved it so much I saw BOTH shows on Sunday. The dancing, music and story was just perfect.

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  • Event Name: Snow Queen
    "Beautiful & Breathtaking"
    Review posted by: Stacey & Annalie from Tempe, AZ, Dec 03, 2007
    

    We sat in the second row Saturday at 5pm. The costumes and set are breathtaking. The dancers and performers were fabulous. The Snow Queen was perfectly cast. The Enchantress was...well incredibly... Expand

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    We sat in the second row Saturday at 5pm. The costumes and set are breathtaking. The dancers and performers were fabulous. The Snow Queen was perfectly cast. The Enchantress was...well incredibly enachanting!! The girl dancers all lovely and very skilled. My 10 year old daughter and I really enjoyed this perfomance. A terrific way to launch the holiday season!! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
    "Great Alternative to the Nutcracker"
    Review posted by: L. Adams from Gilbert, AZ, Dec 09, 2006
    

    Frances Cohen's "Snow Queen" is a delight for children and adults. The theater is very intimate with a great view from practically every seat. In this production the young dancers actually get to... Expand

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    Frances Cohen's "Snow Queen" is a delight for children and adults. The theater is very intimate with a great view from practically every seat. In this production the young dancers actually get to dance!!! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen
    "Dont waste your money."
    Review posted by: Chuck B from Scottsdale, AZ, Dec 06, 2006
    

    Worst production that I have ever attended. Dont waste your time and money.

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    Worst production that I have ever attended. Dont waste your time and money.

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  • Event Name: Songs of My Mother
    "Dance Honors All Mothers"
    Review posted by: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555, Mar 11, 2006
    

    Center Dance Ensemble premiered their most recent production @ Herberger Theater last night. Under the artistic direction of Fran Cohen and Donald Dadey this dance tribute to not only... Expand

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    Center Dance Ensemble premiered their most recent production @ Herberger Theater last night. Under the artistic direction of Fran Cohen and Donald Dadey this dance tribute to not only their mothers, but mothers of all cultures was a poignant, lyrical and heartfelt musical expression honoring the strength and love given in a selfless manner by mothers to their children. The title of the season's closing production, "Songs of My Mother" was inspired by a Linda Ronstadt classic album. Dadey's and Cohen's anthology of dance is a tribute to not only a single mother, but to the mothers of these two artistic directors' heritage. This is explained in dialogue presented by both Cohen and Dadey, woven between dance scenes. The beauty of the gentle, fluid movement expressed by the dancers brings serenity to the viewer as one reflects on the experiences of our childhood and relationships with our loved ones. It is hoped you will be able to attend one of the remaining shows Collapse

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  • Event Name: Songs of My Mother
    "Takes one on a journey back to childhoood"
    Review posted by: Judy Butzine from Phoenix, Mar 10, 2006
    

    Under the artistic direction of Fran Cohen and Donald Dadey this dance tribute to not only their mothers, but mothers of all cultures was a poignant, lyrical and heartelt musical expression honoring... Expand

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    Under the artistic direction of Fran Cohen and Donald Dadey this dance tribute to not only their mothers, but mothers of all cultures was a poignant, lyrical and heartelt musical expression honoring the strength and love given in a selfless manner by mothers to their children. The beauty of the gentle, fluid movements expressed by the dancers brings serenity to the viewer as one reflects on the experiences of our childhood and relationships with our loved ones. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Snow Queen
    "ravens rock"
    Review posted by: joe bloe from phx, az usa, Dec 30, 2005
    

    awesome stuff expecially the ravens. my favorite part of the whole show

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    awesome stuff expecially the ravens. my favorite part of the whole show

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• Past Events

  10/19/08	Friends and Favorites Featuring La Llorona Herberger Theater Center
  10/18/08	Friends and Favorites Featuring Dracula Herberger Theater Center
  10/17/08	Friends and Favorites Featuring La Llorona Herberger Theater Center
  10/16/08	Friends and Favorites featuring Dracula Herberger Theater Center
  04/26/08- 04/27/08	**CANCELLED** Poetry in Motion: American Voices Herberger Theater Center
  03/07/08	Wiggles Your Waggles Away Herberger Theater Center
  02/28/08- 03/02/08	Made in the USA II Herberger Theater Center
  12/01/07- 12/16/07	Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center
  10/18/07- 10/21/07	Doors to the Past, to the Future, to the Soul Herberger Theater Center
  03/01/07- 03/04/07	Made in the USA Herberger Theater Center
  12/02/06- 12/17/06	Frances Smith Cohen's Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center
  10/19/06- 10/22/06	Journeys of the Heart Herberger Theater Center
  03/09/06- 03/12/06	Songs of My Mother Herberger Theater Center
  03/01/06- 03/04/06	Made in the USA Herberger Theater Center
  12/03/05- 12/18/05	Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center
  10/20/05- 10/23/05	Fancies and Goodnights Herberger Theater Center
  03/10/05- 03/13/05	Quilters Herberger Theater Center
  01/15/05	Arizona Young Artists' Competition Gala Herberger Theater Center
  12/04/04- 12/19/04	Snow Queen Herberger Theater Center
  10/14/04- 10/17/04	Shakespeare Herberger Theater Center