Sara Shelton Mann and Jesse Zaritt: Within the heart

A hybrid gallery installation and performance event by Sara Shelton Mann, Jesse Zaritt, and Niall Jones in Collaboration. Dancing by: Clarissa Dyas, Gabriele Christian, Abby Crain, Gizeh Muñiz Vengel Technical […]

Performance Primer: Hannah Westbrook & Kat Lin

Welcome to our final Performance Primer show of the year, co-curated by Chibueze Crouch and gizeh muñiz-vengel! We are proud to present the work of emerging dance artists Hannah Westbrook […]

Kinetic Light: DESCENT: Online & In-Depth

Inspired by the work of Auguste Rodin and performed on a custom-designed architectural ramp installation with hills, curves, and peaks, DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon. […]

The Cypher, The Circle & The Drums

AfroRooted is something new. And at the same time, has existed long before the name was even created.

Nina Haft & Co: THE SPACES BETWEEN

Join Nina Haft & Co for THE SPACES BETWEEN,  an interactive installation of live dance and sound that explores how our spatial choices are not ours alone but part of […]

Taking Up Space: A conversation between two dancers combating anti-fatness

ALL bodies deserve respect regardless of size, skin color, ethnic background, gender, sexuality, age, health or ability status.

Afro Urban Society: Mo’ Roots Fest

Celebrating the Life, Love, & Legacy of Monica Hastings-Smith. Presented by BoomShake Music, in partnership with Black Cultural Zone, as part of Oakland Juneteenth Liberation Weekend. Performances, Interactive Activities, & […]

Passing

In 2021 I was hired as an artist in residence at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA), a San Francisco high school I graduated from in 2020.

Dancing Earth: Between Underground & Skyworld

In their latest work, mixed-heritage dance company Dancing Earth investigates renewable energy from differing ancestral, cultural, and practical perspectives. Between Underground & Skyworld seeks to balance Elders’ cultural teachings with […]

10 in 10 with Jessica Recinos

You are reading excerpts from Andréa Spearman’s recorded conversation with Jessica Recinos. 10 in 10 theme music: Bright, upbeat pop music that you may hear in a teen-centered drama series. […]