The Madrugada is an evening of dance, music, animation, and visual art inspired by the strange, beautiful hours between night and morning. Featuring new and reimagined works by San Diego local choreographer Cecily Holcombe and collaborating artists, the program explores dreams, ghosts, memory, death, and hope. And the things that come alive in the dark. […]
Join us for a free, open-level Men’s Bachata Styling Audition in Oceanside. No styling experience, team experience, or partner is required — complete beginners through advanced dancers are welcome. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet other dancers, build confidence, develop musicality, body movement, styling, and presence, and learn more about our Beginner and Pro
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Grossmont College Dance Department’s annual student-choreographed dance concert “Breaking Boundaries” returns December 3-5, 2026 at 7:30PM to the campus’ Performing & Visual Arts Center. This year’s show will feature new work from 9 student choreographers and 1 guest alumni.
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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
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Join us for the 2026 Tolley Dances™ on the MTS Blue Line Trolley! This iconic event has been bringing San Diego together for 28 years through site-specific dance that highlights our city’s diversity, culture, and community. Choreographers include Erica Buechner, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, Spencer John Powell, SDDT’s Artistic Director Terry Wilson and the Founder of Trolley
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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