MOVE AMERICAN 2024
DISCO RIOT’s Move American 2024 is a campaign and collection of 10 dance films that bring light to social issues and ideas, initiating contemplations of how we can become more civically engaged. In these films, local San Diego movement-artists challenge our viewpoints, investigate the ways we can become collectively healthier, and dream into a world where all humans are considered with dignity, both in policy and culture. DISCO RIOT understands that art has the powerful potential to inspire important social movements. Throughout the campaign, artists urge you to take action and embrace our roles as civilians in a democratic country. Our future is at stake and every single person’s participation is crucial. We hope to inspire San Diego to move to the polls in November and take additional actions that can cultivate change.
Join us in promoting the voices and stories of movement artists as we advocate for action, change, and a more equitable USA. Videos will be shared here and on our social media platforms (Instagram & Facebook) on Fridays in August, September, and October of 2024.
Move American 2024 is funded by the City of San Diego’s Far South/Border North initiative that supports artists and cultural practitioners working in service of the health and well-being of communities in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Commissioned Artists and Organizations
Aisha Reddick (she/her) is a movement artist based in San Diego. She is deeply interested in dynamic play and exploration of movement generated from improvisation to build stories that reflect how she moves through life.
Alyssa Rose (they/them) is a Lebanese-American, disabled, trans and queer radical dreamer of liberation, community organizer, and artist. Alyssa feels called to guide humans home to their bodies and empower marginalized people through embodiment. They use dance and visual art to explore the mystery of being alive and interconnected.
Blindspot Collective is a dynamic theater company known for creating immersive, thought-provoking performances. Their work explores social issues and amplifies underrepresented voices, engaging communities through innovative storytelling and interactive experiences. Blindspot Collective’s unique approach fosters dialogue, inclusivity, and empathy, transforming traditional theater into a powerful social catalyst.
Edrian Pangilinan (he/him) is a Filipino-American filmmaker + dance artist based in SD/LA. His work is greatly inspired by his press for representation as a brown, filipino and queer human. He is grateful to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker focusing on LGBTQIA+ themes that challenge the status quo AND initiate dialogues necessary for change.
Greta Nuñez (she/her) is an artist with a diverse educational background spanning a variety of dance techniques, dance film, and artist entrepreneurship. Through her dedication, she pushes artistic boundaries, inspiring others to leverage art’s community benefits.
Marcella Torres-Sánchez (she/her/hers/Ella) is a first-generation Mexican-American movement artist with a BA in Dance and BS in Education Sciences from UC San Diego. Pursuing an MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California, she is the Dance Education Program Specialist at Heartbeat Music and Performing Arts Academy.
Megan Curet (she/her): Dancer, choreographer, educator, birth doula & PhD candidate at The University of Plymouth. Curet’s choreography, & practice has toured South America, The Middle East, The Caribbean, North America and Europe. Recipient of the 2022 Dancing Futures Artist Residency, finalist at the 2023 ODDFEST Dance Film Festival in NYC and a 2024 EDDIII choreographer for Malashock.
Odessa Mae Uno (she/her/hers) is a Filipino American artist based in Southern California, specializing in movement. She holds a BFA in Dance from California Institute of the Arts and has performed with DISCO RIOT, Fresh Congress Dance, and Maraya Performing Arts. Her work emphasizes movement as a tool for social connection, community building, and emotional awareness.
Samantha Marcial (she/they) is a 24 year old Chicana artist who’s been dancing since the age of 14 years old. Samantha has always used dance and poetry as a form of protest, utilizing her artistic tools to create change and amplify the voices of those who continue to be silenced.
The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts is a 6,000 square foot arts space in Barrio Logan with a dedicated 100-seat theatre, dance studio, visual art classroom, and storefront gallery. The Chrysalis provides theatre, music, dance, and visual arts programs for all ages in the community, including programs for 0-5 and their families.
The DISCO RIOT (R)evolution Mentees, a dynamic group of six movers, are united by their passion for community building through movement. They share the drive to cultivate environments where creativity thrives, allowing everyone to express themselves through their art practice.
THE FILAM FILM COLLECTIVE, founded by Trixi Anne Agyao, Edrian Pangilinan and Marissa Roxas in 2020, amplifies Filipino-American and AAPI voices in today’s media, dedicated to creating a platform for diverse stories and perspectives.
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