Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Fusion Dance Company in Phoenix
Founded in 2007 by Phoenix natives Sarah Saza Kent and Luis Weezy Egurrola, Epik Dance has established itself as Arizona's premier street-fusion dance company. Our mission centers on providing accessible dance experiences that unite people through artistic expression, combining classical training with urban styles to create thought-provoking performances. With over 15 years of experience, we deliver evening-length theater works like Common Ground and Don't Hold Your Breath, which have earned critical acclaim, sold-out audiences, and recognition through awards such as the Phoenix Mayors Arts Award.Our team of AZ Fingerprint Clearance-certified educators develops customized programs for schools and communities, including the anti-bullying initiative Every Move Matters and the Be Kind Crew partnership. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we maintain strong community ties through collaborations with organizations like AIDS Walk Arizona and Mesa Arts Center while offering affordable classes, workshops, and performances for all ages and skill levels.
Services
Dance Performances
Hip Hop Classes
Anti-Bullying Programs
Community Workshops
School Residencies
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We combine classical training with urban street styles for unique artistic expression
- Our AZ Fingerprint Clearance-certified educators work with students K-12
- We offer low-cost dance programs accessible to all generations and backgrounds
- Our anti-bullying initiative Every Move Matters reaches thousands of students annually
- We maintain partnerships with major Arizona cultural institutions and organizations
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Services
Dance Performances
EPIK creates original evening-length theater productions that blend contemporary, jazz, and urban dance styles with spoken word and multimedia elements. Our critically acclaimed works like Common Ground and Don't Hold Your Breath explore social themes through dynamic choreography, having performed for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Tour and at major Arizona venues. Each production offers audiences an emotional journey that challenges conventional dance boundaries while maintaining educational value through post-show Q&As.
Anti-Bullying Programs
Every Move Matters combines hip hop, dance, and spoken word to educate students about bullying prevention through interactive school assemblies. Targeted at 6th-8th graders but adaptable for K-12, this program teaches bullying recognition, reporting mechanisms, and character development while celebrating individuality. The initiative includes pre/post workshops that provide students with creative outlets and coping strategies, having reached thousands of Arizona students annually through partnerships with educational institutions and youth organizations.
Dance Education
We offer comprehensive dance education through weekly open company classes, workshops, and customized residencies for all skill levels. Our AZ-certified instructors teach technical styles from breaking to contemporary, plus hip hop history and creative movement. The EPIK Movement residency program integrates dance with health education, while master classes allow specialized training in multiple genres. Affordable options at Mesa Arts Center make professional dance instruction accessible to community members aged 3-70 through structured curriculum development.
Community Outreach
Our community initiatives partner with organizations like The Be Kind People Project and AIDS Walk Arizona to deliver arts-based social impact programs. Through Free Arts Arizona's Professional Artist Series and Arizona State University collaborations, we provide underserved populations with dance access. The Be Kind Crew travels nationally promoting character education through hip hop performances, while local partnerships with Mesa Arts Center and Urban Sol events expand our community engagement through performances, workshops, and cultural programming.
School Residencies
Customized residencies bring dance education directly to schools with curriculum integration options across multiple subjects. Our AZ-certified educators implement programs like EPIK Movement that combine dance with health, wellness, and cultural education. Residencies range from single workshops to multi-day immersive experiences covering technique, choreography, and dance history. We also offer student matinees that provide discounted access to professional performances followed by dancer Q&As, with special programs aligned to state educational standards for K-12 institutions.
People
Sarah Saza Kent
Co-Founder/Director
Co-founder of Epik Dance with 17 years of experience creating fusion dance works that have earned Phoenix Mayors Arts Awards and statewide recognition.
Luis Weezy Egurrola
Co-Founder/Artistic Director
Co-founder and choreographer who helped establish Arizona's premier street-fusion company, creating award-winning productions performed for MTV and major Arizona venues.
Questions
What dance styles does EPIK teach?
We teach contemporary, hip hop, jazz, urban styles, and specialty forms like breaking, popping, and waacking through classes and workshops.
Do you offer programs for schools?
Yes, we provide anti-bullying initiatives, student matinees, residencies, and customized programs for K-12 schools with AZ-certified educators.
Can I book EPIK for private events?
We perform at concerts, festivals, corporate events, and private parties with options ranging from 3 dancers to full company performances.
Are your classes open to all skill levels?
Our weekly open company classes and workshops accommodate all ages and experience levels from beginners to advanced dancers.
How can I support EPIK Dance Company?
Support options include tax-deductible donations, in-kind services, venue sponsorships, or booking our company for performances and events.
