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LXCL:Supports Jock Soto Scholarship Fund for 2027

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Jock Soto Day 2026Join the International Museum of Dance for the second annual Jock Soto Day, an evening of dance honoring Navajo Nation&#39;s own Jock Soto, and celebrating the vitality of dance across New Mexico and the Southwest. Jock Soto, Din&eacute; (Navajo) and Puerto Rican, danced as a Principal with the New York City Ballet for 24 years, originating roles for George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Jock Soto Day was designated by Navajo Nation President in 2025 and is celebrated annually thereafter, presented each year by the International Museum of Dance. <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shandien Larance, award-winning hoop dancer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), Sacred Journeys excerpts: &quot;Chant&quot; and &quot;Drum Battle&quot;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vonn Kronberg (FBA, 2026 Jock Soto Scholar), classical solo, &quot;Copp&eacute;lia,&quot; Act III, Franz variation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ballet Taos, &quot;Wildflower,&quot; choreography by Jock Soto</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vonn Kronberg (FBA, Jock Soto Scholar), &quot;Vonn,&quot; choreography by Jock Soto</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMOD presents: &quot;Who Is Jock Soto,&quot; the Jock Soto Governor&#39;s Award video</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), &quot;Memoir Chaco,&quot; male duet, choreography by Jock Soto</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), featuring Vonn Kronberg, &quot;Across the Universe,&quot; a new piece by Jock Soto</li></ul> 📍 Sandia Prep, 532 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM&nbsp;&nbsp;SUNDAY, August 23, 2026 &middot; 7:00 PM&nbsp;Suggested entry: $25 (sliding scale, pay what you can) *Additional and larger gifts support the Jock Soto Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a dancer continuing their training. Every ticket and every gift helps carry Jock Soto&#39;s legacy, and the next generation of dancers, forward. We can&#39;t wait to celebrate with you!

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Hilary Palanzahilary.palanza@museumdance.org

Jock Soto Day 2026Join the International Museum of Dance for the second annual Jock Soto Day, an evening of dance honoring Navajo Nation's own Jock Soto, and celebrating the vitality of dance across New Mexico and the Southwest. Jock Soto, Diné (Navajo) and Puerto Rican, danced as a Principal with the New York City Ballet for 24 years, originating roles for George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Jock Soto Day was designated by Navajo Nation President in 2025 and is celebrated annually thereafter, presented each year by the International Museum of Dance. <ul><li>Shandien Larance, award-winning hoop dancer</li><li>Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), Sacred Journeys excerpts: "Chant" and "Drum Battle"</li><li>Vonn Kronberg (FBA, 2026 Jock Soto Scholar), classical solo, "Coppélia," Act III, Franz variation</li><li>Ballet Taos, "Wildflower," choreography by Jock Soto</li><li>Vonn Kronberg (FBA, Jock Soto Scholar), "Vonn," choreography by Jock Soto</li><li>IMOD presents: "Who Is Jock Soto," the Jock Soto Governor's Award video</li><li>Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), "Memoir Chaco," male duet, choreography by Jock Soto</li><li>Festival Ballet Albuquerque (FBA), featuring Vonn Kronberg, "Across the Universe," a new piece by Jock Soto</li></ul> 📍 Sandia Prep, 532 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM  SUNDAY, August 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM Suggested entry: $25 (sliding scale, pay what you can) *Additional and larger gifts support the Jock Soto Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to a dancer continuing their training. Every ticket and every gift helps carry Jock Soto's legacy, and the next generation of dancers, forward. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Jock Soto Day 2026

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