About the event Our two AADF2026 Collaborative Residency choreographers Forest Lee and Hannah Joo are offering up their works-in-progress to the "wrecking" process as part of their choreographic research. They will play with each other’s work and remake it live, in front of an audience! Dance artists Adie San Diego and Odessa Uno are also invited to […]
Join us for two weeks of AMAZING dancing! This high caliber and affordable training opportunity is not to be missed. It features top San Diego instructors and a rigorous yet accessible curriculum designed to fit your training needs at whatever level. Don’t wait, spots are almost full! Mesa Faculty: Blythe Barton, Donna Flournoy, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, […]
Get ready to witness transcenDANCE's annual CREATE production "Harvesting Hope" on July 24 - 25, 2026. How is hope a tool for resilience, transformation, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? Our 2026 […]
Get ready to witness transcenDANCE's annual CREATE production "Harvesting Hope" on July 24 - 25, 2026. How is hope a tool for resilience, transformation, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? Our 2026 […]
Mounarath Powell Dance presents “Movement Makers” at the MP Dance Performance Space (8674 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942) on August 7-8, 2026 @ 7:30pm. Movement Makers: A Choreographers Showcase celebrates the creative voices shaping the future of dance in San Diego. Featuring original works by choreographers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and artistic perspectives, this showcase brings together a dynamic range of movement […]
Mounarath Powell Dance presents “Movement Makers” at the MP Dance Performance Space (8674 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942) on August 7-8, 2026 @ 7:30pm. Movement Makers: A Choreographers Showcase celebrates the creative voices shaping the future of dance in San Diego. Featuring original works by choreographers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and artistic perspectives, this showcase brings together a dynamic range of movement […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breaking Boundaries 2026 is a Student Choreographed Dance Concert presented by the Grossmont College Dance Department. This concert will be held on the Performing and Visual Arts Center stage on December 3-4-5, 2026. Dancers interested in performing must participate in the audition held Friday, August 28 2:00-4:00 PM in building 24 room 271 at Grossmont […]
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. […]
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 […]
Special Afternoon w/Studio Artists: September 12, 2026 • 3-6 PM (new time) thestudiodoor.com The Raw & Refined “Open Studios” event offers art enthusiasts the opportunity to interact with the 17+ gallery artists in an informal setting. Stop by Chang Studio to discover our latest dance-inspired creations! See works in progress (Raw) and finished photographic paintings […]
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 […]
