The Molly Blank Fund Performances for Students

The Performances for Students Series at ASU Gammage provides K-12 students with an opportunity to see incredible artists from around the world and the opportunity for teachers to incorporate these performing arts experiences into their daily curriculum. Educational curriculum guides are provided as part of this program to help students learn about the arts by incorporating vocabulary into their daily lessons. Additionally, students experience a variety of cultures and learn the importance of specific art forms and the impact of the arts on the surrounding world. Students learn to connect arts to every day school subjects like dance to science and music to math, all culminating in a live experience that thrills the senses and allows the imagination to come alive.

In-person and live-streamed performances with Live Q&A. Tickets for in-person attendance is $3 per person (students, chaperones, etc), and online viewing is FREE (registration still required).

For more info, please contact education@asugammage.com.

To find out more about all our K-12 education opportunities, sign up for our education email list by clicking here.

For PDF of Performances For Students information click here. 

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Yellow Bird Indian Dancers

10-11 a.m.

Grades K–12 | Curriculum Connections: Dance, Social Studies, Geometry

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Register (online viewing only)

In person attendance capacity has been reached.

International renowned "Yellow Bird Productions" under the direction of Ken Duncan, member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe specializes in cultural presentations that celebrate the unique spirit of the American Indian. For the past 30 years, Yellow Bird has curated a unique showcase of songs, dances, stories and dialogue that entertain and educate audiences of all ages.

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Trio Guadalevin

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

10–11 a.m.

at ASU Kerr (Scottsdale)

Grades: 3–12

Curriculum Connections: Music, Social Studies, Geography

Mexico meets the Mediterranean in an acoustic journey tracing global roots and branches.

Trío Guadalevín explores the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European and African cultures which define Latin American identity. With memorable stories and an incredible array of instruments from the Americas, Africa and Europe the trio weaves together a tapestry of music, languages, culture, history and geography.

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Jarabe Mexicano

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

10–11 a.m.

at ASU Gammage

Grades: K–12

Curriculum Connections: Music, Social Studies, Socio-Emotional Learning

Take a joyride through a versatile songbook of mexican folk, as well as rock & roll, Tex-Mex, latin rock, and reggae-cumbia. Accompanied by lively percussion, Jarabe’s dramatic, harmonized vocals in Spanish and English have gained them the admiration of audiences across the country. With their eclectic border spirit, Jarabe bridges the frontiers between musical genres, diverse communities and generations.

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Step Afrika!

Thursday, January 22, 2026

10–11 a.m.

at ASU Gammage

Grades: 3–12

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Social Studies, Geography

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique.

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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

10–11 a.m.

at ASU Gammage

Grades: K–12

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Art, Language Arts

Red Firecrackers - a spectacular production of dazzling props, colorful costumes, mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics, and lively dance by top-notch performers telling the story of the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year. In this legend, a group of villagers, working, dancing, and praying together, defeated a terrifying monster of the ages. A heartwarming story highlights the intrinsic value of coming together, courage, hard work, and ingenuity.