We are excited to share our inaugural development of the S P A C E Rising Alliance Residency!

 

S P A C E Rising is a new iteration of our residency program, designed specifically to support our (R)evolution Mentorship Mentees. We are pleased to be able to facilitate this new residency program geared towards supporting rising dance-makers in their pursuit to deepen their practice, and explore/develop new ideas and projects in collaboration with their (R)evolution cohort. S P A C E Rising offers organized and mindful cohort-driven experience for creative inquiry, artistic development, networking, creative and cultural exchange, as well as a platform to share work.

 

Join us for S P A C E Rising Showcase on September 27 & 28 at 7pm.

MEET THE ARTISTS

KARINA WILSON + PATRICK LI

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

Karina and Patrick aim to explore how individuals, partnerships, and communities navigate their diverse states of existence. Our focus is on unraveling the dynamics of personal presence, partnership interactions, and collective experience. Technology will subtly underpin these interactions, shaping our lens of interconnected human experiences.

 

 

Karina Wilson (she/her) is a San Diego-based mover with roots in LA. Trained in Balanchine and drawn to contemporary movement, she has explored her artistic style studying at Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Karina aspires to engage in diverse capacities, collaborating with others to play and innovate.

 

 

Patrick Li envisions uniting people from diverse backgrounds through the universal language of dance. Growing up and training abroad, Patrick embraces dance as a potent art form for expressing individuality while exploring common ground. His current movement practice integrates digital innovation with movement to transcend traditional performance boundaries.

 

 

Since 1993, Culture Shock has used the power of Hip-hop to bolster self-worth and a feeling of belonging for all dancers promoting a vibrant San Diego where the beauty of diversity is celebrated through the joy of dance. Their mission is: Culture Shock San Diego utilizes DANCE to cultivate education, entertainment, and empowerment to inspire positive change in the communities we serve.

Patrick and Karina are in residence at Culture Shock San Diego.

Giovanna Francisco + Briele Melahn

Giovanna + Brielle are in residence at Malashock Dance.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

We feel inclined to investigate pedestrian and performer boundaries within a live show context. We are questioning what it means to be authentic while simultaneously being on display in front of an audience. How can we merge performance and process?

 

 

Giovanna Francisco (she/her) is a San Diego-based movement artist. She graduated from UCSD with her BA in both dance and sociology with a minor in education studies. Giovanna has performed and created work in San Diego as both an independent artist and community dancer. Her movement practice centers dance as a tool for exploration and connection.

 

 

Briele Melahn is a newly relocated San Diego artist. After receiving her BFA through the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College she has performed and presented original works in NYC. Melahn works with dance, improvisation, and collaboration to explore the intersection of original movement and intuitive humanness.

 

 

The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational experiences.

We believe dance belongs to everyone. Under the Artistic Direction of Christopher K. Morgan, Malashock Dance facilitates programs that serve the community through its professional company, education programs, and commitment to professional development opportunities that strengthen our dance ecosystem.

EMILY SUTHERLAND + JENNA WU-CARDONA

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

Through the crossover of site-specific dance film with stagework and projection, this piece will expand on common definitions and understandings of bodies. We question both how we can get more fully into and out of our queer, intersectional bodies in order to experience and bring about the most collective freedom.

 

Emily Sutherland (she/they) is a queer San Diego based artist who recently graduated from San Diego State with their Bachelors in Dance. They are a visual artist/ choreographer who uses various art mediums to transform spaces and elevate dance performance.

 

 

Jenna Wu-Cardona (they/them/she) is a queer and multiracial dancer and artist with roots in Los Angeles and San Diego. They studied education and dance at Scripps College and have since worked with Blue 13 Dance Company, DISCO RIOT’s 2024 Queer Mvmnt Fest, and Dance the Yard.

 

 

BalletCenter Studios, based in Mission Hills, specializes in holistic ballet training focused on the individual needs of our students. We develop our dancers at an appropriate pace for their level of understanding, development, and dance goals by basing class placement on a student’s progress and abilities rather than age.

Emily and Jenna are in residence at BalletCenter Studios.