CSN FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS THE SPRING FORMAL DANCE CONCERT 2026
The College of Southern Nevada Dance Program is proud to announce its Spring Formal Dance Concert, “Art in Motion,” a vibrant celebration of movement and multidisciplinary collaboration. The concert will feature performances by CSN’s Concert Dance Company, debuting new works created in partnership with CSN Theatre, CSN Fine Arts faculty, and renowned Artist-in-Residence Dani Maloney.
This season, CSN welcomes Dani Maloney as Artist-in-Residence. A BFA graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory and founder of the award-winning DMD (Dani Maloney Dance) nonprofit, Maloney brings a wealth of professional expertise to the program. Currently a touring artist and choreography artist coach for Cirque du Soleil’s OVO, Maloney has set new work for the CSN company that reflects her extensive background in live performance and film.
The concert also marks a significant collaboration with CSN’s Theatre Program through Echoes of Heritage. Directed by Kishema Pendu Malik and Jason Nious, this devised theatre-dance work features original choreography by Ashely Martinez and Aaron Sullivan.
“Art in Motion” extends beyond the stage through a unique partnership with CSN Fine Arts faculty member Sapira Cheuk. Impromptu movement during the pre-show and intermission is inspired by Cheuk’s exhibit, Transmitting Figures, which explores proprioception and identity through large-scale ink paintings. The exhibit runs through May 2, 2026, in the Fine Arts Gallery.
The concert serves as the debut for CSN’s new touring and competition ensembles: The Red Rock Dance Ensemble: Under the direction of Carrie Miles, the ensemble performs a poignant exploration of resilience and loss set within the emotional landscape of the Depression era.
The World Cultural Dance Ensemble: Directed by Liezel Marie and Pendu Malik, this group presents an inaugural fusion of culture and Hip Hop.
The program also highlights the Capstone Projects of CSN Dance Majors Naoma Wickert, Gonzalo Castro Barbosa, and Saphira Hernandez, offering a vulnerable look into their personal storytelling. Additionally, the CSN Dance Program is pleased to welcome the Somerset Academy Dance Program, under the direction of Monica Armstrong, to share the stage.
CSN’s Spring Formal Dance Concert “Art in Motion” is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of dance, a testament of it’s power to bridge time and cultures, and a glimpse into the future of dance itself.
This 90 minute concert takes place on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. and 7pm. in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the North Las Vegas campus.
General Admission is $10.00 and $5.00 for students, seniors and military. Free to CSN Students with their Paw Pass. For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit: www.csn.edu/pac.
CSN’s Performing Arts Center, provides quality artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for the college and the community. It is located at 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue in North Las Vegas.
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