Join us for a captivating workshop led by talented dancer and artist Kim Requesto, where you'll discover the grace and beauty of Pangalay ("Gift offering" or "temple of dance" in Sanskrit), the traditional ethnic "fingernail" dance of the Tausūg people of the Philippines and Malaysia. The dance is characterized by elegant hand and wrist movements […]
Join us for an insightful presentation exploring the themes of "learning and unlearning" within the context of Filipino culture, ethnic identity, and folk dance. Under the knowledgeable guidance of Philippine dance and culture practitioner Eric Solano, this engaging session will delve into the complexities of Philippine identity and cultural traditions, challenging us to broaden our […]
“Dance as a Practice” explores the core reasons why we dance: to express, to play, and explore ways to heal. We'll begin with somatic movement practices from the Filipino and eastern traditions and move into contemporary explorations using improvisations. We finish with a channeling of community through a collective dance making. This event is presented […]
