We're back! 5iveConnected is a collaborative dance production featuring original work created by five San Diego-based college students. With the success of last years showcase, we were able to expand and invite 3 guest choreographers, giving them a platform to share their beautiful work! Join us for two nights and one matinee of immersive dance […]
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 […]
This three-hour intensive offers an in-depth exploration of Horton Technique, focusing on its foundational principles, codified exercises, and technical fundamentals. Through detailed instruction, guided practice, and open discussion, students will deepen their understanding of the technique’s athleticism, precision, and expressive range. *Recommendation - Bring a water bottle and light snack. There will be a short 10 […]
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 […]
This beginning level modern dance workshop is rooted in Graham technique. We begin with a short warm-up to help lengthen and ground our bodies. We then introduce the codified Graham exercises, beginning with floor exercises - bounces, breathings, spirals in 3s & 6s, seated contractions, deep stretches, turns around the back, pleadings, etc. Transitioning to […]
