This year, we're kicking off the festival with AADF2026 Dance Film Screening at MCASD in La Jolla! Come watch beautiful dance films made by AAPI artists, as well as international films by Asian artists. A panel discussion will be held immediately afterwards, along with an opportunity for audience members to mingle and chat with the […]
After months of research and exploration, the Collaborative Residency choreographers' work culminates in a final presentation held during AADF2026. The format of this showcase is left open to the choreographers - they may present near-completed works, they may present their research in the form of a lecture/demonstration, or they may choose an audience participation format. […]
For AADF2026 Community Day, we once again invite local AAPI student and community artists to share short dance pieces alongside cultural dance troupes. Our goal is to make sure we represent the broad diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. Dance artists are also invited to offer classes from the stage for audiences to […]
We will once again close out the festival with our Mainstage Showcase. Last year, audiences walked away with so many wonderful things to say. Sharing our stories of the AAPI experience proved moving and important work. AAPI audiences felt seen, while others discovered how different and nuanced our experiences are. A curated evening of live […]
