Parsons Dance
Nov 21, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Returning to the Center after eight years, Parsons Dance delivers heart, athleticism, and pure joy in motion, thrilling audiences with bold ensemble work and effortless movement.
LORE Media & Arts and the Huey-Colhuacan Folk Ballet Company from Sinaloa, Mexico, present a captivating and newly reimagined performance that masterfully blends dance, music, art, and ancestral ritual. This immersive experience transports audiences to the heart of Mexico, guiding them through its iconic regions and celebrating the vibrant richness of its cultures and the splendor of Mexican folk dance—all while honoring the profound traditions of Día de los Muertos.
The program will feature newly designed iconic folk art and altar offerings, created by Día de Muertos specialists LORE Media & Arts. These elements invite the audience to celebrate death as a natural part of life’s continuum and to honor the sacred traditions of Mexican and Native Mesoamerican cultures.
About Danza de Muertos
Día de Los Muertos, which is celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world, centers on remembering friends and family who have passed away. Danza de Muertos is one of several expanded celebrations in Scottsdale presented by LORE Media & Arts in partnership with the City of Scottsdale and the Mexican Consulate General in Phoenix.
Additional Celebrations at Civic Center
Art installations open to public 10/23 – 10/26
Fiesta De Muertos 10/25 1pm – 10pm
Visit https://www.scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com/ for more information
Nov 21, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Returning to the Center after eight years, Parsons Dance delivers heart, athleticism, and pure joy in motion, thrilling audiences with bold ensemble work and effortless movement.

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