A Day of Inclusion, Creativity, and Community as Part of Disability Pride Month Festivities
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RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2024
Julianne and George Argyros Plaza Tuesday Night Dance | Tuesdays, July 2,9,16, 23, and 20 Silent Disco | Saturday, July 13 All Abilities Celebration | Saturday, July 27 COSTA MESA, CA | Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Orange County Arts & Disability are excited to announce the 5th annual All Abilities Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, July 27 on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. The Center’s All Abilities Celebration is a culmination of the Center’s Disability Pride Month celebration happening throughout July with a focus on amplifying people with disabilities’ voices and influence. Every year, the Center’s All Abilities Celebration proves to be a vibrant, inspiring and inclusive event, showcasing the talents and perspectives of each member of our community. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy live performances from artists who showcase the power of diversity in the arts and engage in interactive workshops that cater to various interests and abilities. Guests can also explore a variety of informational booths that highlight local community organizations that offer resources and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available throughout the event. This event is presented in partnership with Orange County Arts & Disability whose mission is to provide arts, education, and cultural opportunities by, with, and for people with disabilities, making the arts accessible to people of all abilities. A performance schedule is coming soon! In addition to the All Abilities Celebration, Segerstrom Center’s Disability Pride Month events feature a range of activities designed to engage and inspire. For Tuesday Night Dance in July, join the Center’s Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities faculty as they teach the fundamentals of ballet, all with a Studio D spin and accompanied by a live pianist. Dive into Swan Lake, waltz in Sleeping Beauty, or march in the Nutcracker as you learn choreography from classical story ballets. Another exciting event is Silent Disco, taking place on Saturday, July 13. Silent Disco offers a fun opportunity where attendees can dance the night away with light-up headphones to a variety of music genres, including pop, hip-hop, and electronic tunes. This unique experience is perfect for everyone – just bring your best dance moves! Segerstrom Center for the Arts is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels welcomed and celebrated. We believe that the arts are a powerful tool for bringing people together and that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and inspiration that the arts provide. Our annual All Abilities Celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and appreciate the special talents and perspectives that each individual brings. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the remarkable diversity and creativity throughout Orange County. For more information on Disability Pride Month events please visit https://www.scfta.org/shows-events/disability-pride-landing. All events for Disability Pride Month are free with Plaza Pass. This free digital pass is
for individuals 18 and up to access free events on the Julianne and George Argyros
Plaza all year long! Sign up once and no additional tickets or RSVPs are required. Once
downloaded, your Plaza Pass lives in your Apple or Google Wallet and will be scanned
upon entry by our ushers, it’s that easy!
Individuals under 18 years old are welcome to accompany an adult in their household or
another Plaza Pass holder as a guest or register for their own individual Plaza Pass in-
person during a Plaza event.
To sign in or register for a plaza pass, visit https://www.scfta.org/plaza-pass DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH 2024 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Julianne and George Argyros Plaza Free with RSVP Tuesday Night Dance Ballet with Studio D Tuesdays, July 2,9,16, 23, and 20 6:30 – 7:30 pm Silent Disco Saturday, July 13 7 – 10 pm All Abilities Celebration Saturday, July 27th, 2024 11 pm – 2 pm Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an innovative, nonprofit arts organization committed to supporting artistic excellence, creating impactful educational programs, and dedicated to engaging a culturally connected, inclusive and vital Orange County community for all, through the power of live performance. As the leading cultural arts hub, the Center presents a variety of programming with performances by international dance companies, Broadway national tours, jazz and cabaret musicians, chamber orchestras and ensembles, comedy, and speaker series. Through the Education and Community Engagement departments, the Center also delivers family-friendly programming and performances on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza; these events include outdoor movie screenings, concerts, dance classes, diverse festivals and more. With six venues on a beautiful multi-disciplinary campus, Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly serves as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and Orange County Museum of Art. Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and Studio D, Arts School for All Abilities. Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds its corporate partner Kaiser Permanente, Official Health Care Partner. Free Plaza programming is presented by the Samueli Foundation. The information provided is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a public, non-profit organization. “Segerstrom Center for the Arts” and “SCFTA” are registered trademarks.