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mama, wife, artist, educator, scholar, choreographer
@bksoularts UCSD, SD City College @asiansolidaritycollective @streetdanceactivism

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Roots of Loving Us Premiere Tonight
Not only do I get to share the brilliant dancemaking of holly johnston and CONTRA TIEMPO alongside incredible artists, I feel extremely blessed to perform with some incredible artistry by friends Meena and Sabela.
You’re in for treat for the visuals and soundscape tonight.

Friday October 16, 7:30 PM
UCSD ArtPower
Epstein Family Amphitheate taken in Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego by @dr.mamagrace

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CONTRA-TIEMPO @contra_tiempo in residence.
Several of our classes experienced class with the amazing artist of CT.
Thank you Ruby, Ami, Mari, holly and Ana Maria for bringing the snippets of the company’s work to share with out students.

Come see the performance this Friday 10/16 at 7:30PM

Roots of Loving Us: the World Premiere | FRI. OCT. 16th
Epstein Family Amphitheater
Presented by @artpoweratucsd

Embodied Organizer Cast
Ana Maria Alvarez @movementartivist
holly johnston @responsivebody
Amainary Contreras @amainary
grace shinhae jun @dr.mamagrace
Maria Garcia @beingme_mari
Ruby Morales @rubezyo

https://artpower.ucsd.edu/event/contra-tiempo-activist-dance-theater-roots-of-loving-us/ taken in UCSD Theatre & Dance Department by @dr.mamagrace

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I have been so BLESSED to have spent the last year and a half in deep conversation and practice with beautiful and dope artists.
Come see the work this Friday at UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheater

CONTRA-TIEMPO @contra_tiempo
Roots of Loving Us: the World Premiere | FRI. OCT. 16th
Presented by @artpoweratucsd

Experience the transformative power of love.
Directed by holly johnston @responsivebody

Ana Maria Alvarez @movementartivist
holly johnston @responsivebody
Amainary Contreras @amainary
grace shinhae jun @dr.mamagrace
Maria Garcia @beingme_mari
Ruby Morales @rubezyo

https://artpower.ucsd.edu/event/contra-tiempo-activist-dance-theater-roots-of-loving-us/

Link for community discount tickets in my bio. taken in Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego by @dr.mamagrace

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Last night I was honored with an award named after our friend and brother Viet. @mr.viet.mai To be recognized in the same spirit for the quiet work he did day after day for our people is the charge I will continue to do.

I met Viet as he was dancing down the aisle at an Elevated poetry night, at the same time bkSOUL and Collective Purpose began creating together. This artistic collaboration became a foundation of the artistic, academic, and community work for over the past twenty years. And the creative work grew into family, sharing many holidays, weddings, gatherings, and births of the next generation.

Humbly receive this award on behalf of the bkSOUL Collective Purpose Family. Gratitude to be able to create deep work alongside you for all these years : Ant Black, Kendrick Dial, Miesha Rice, Rudy Francisco, Jesse Mills, Shivon Carreño, Christopher Wilson, Lavina Rich, Lauren Dockweiler, Misa Suiter, Keomi Tarver, Jacqui Lang, Anna Spalding, Ian Isles, Jessica Gilmore, Amir Khastoo, Francine Blacksher, Joe Soltero, Jessica Molina

Thank you @risesandiego for creating this award to uplift community in honor of Viet.

❤️❤️❤️ to Kendrick @mrlyricalgroove for the beautiful poetry and sound that was shared last night.

Repost from @risesandiego
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We are deeply honored to announce dr. grace shinhae jun as the recipient of the inaugural Viet Mai Artivism Award at this Monday’s Inclusive Leadership in Action Awards!

This special award holds profound meaning for our community. It was created in loving memory of Viet Mai — a brilliant poet, dedicated activist, former RISE fellow, and dear friend whose art and advocacy touched so many lives before his passing last year. The Viet Mai Artivism Award honors those who carry forward his legacy of using creative expression as a catalyst for justice, healing, and social change.

dr. grace shinhae jun embodies this spirit through her work as a scholar, choreographer, educator, and movement artist, constantly centering Hip Hop culture, community resilience, and art as activism.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Jun’s remarkable contributions and uplifting the enduring legacy of Viet Mai! 🕊️✊

When: This Monday, October 12, 2026
E by @dr.mamagrace

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Sleepless Collective workshop 2026 @sleeplesscollectivedance
It has become an annual gathering where I get to spend time sharing Hip Hop foundations with this team and their new cohort for the year.
Witnessed some fabulous dancing last night and a beautiful example of community building.
Wishing them all the love and growth throughout the year. by @dr.mamagrace

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🌺 💐 🌼
I received this beautiful bouquet, handwritten letter, and donuts from my favorite shop.
Thank you Vrisika @queenvrisika21 for this creative expression of your gratitude. To have been a part of your journey (and will continue to be) these past few years has been one of deep love. I hope you continue to craft your way through spaces with power and curiosity to better our communities. by @dr.mamagrace

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Community Office Hours
Love it when our grads reach out to meet as they are out living life. Happy to be a safe, firm, and loving place to be heard and question, especially living as children of immigrants. Sometimes it’s just about affirming what they already know.
Love you @uli.aguirre and @alexa.rebeccaa by @dr.mamagrace

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15 days ago

Alejandro @_falsecritic and I are hosting a session. And we got @reyrzy on the decks. Come through. Repost from @danceatcity
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DANCE@CITY
Groovy Knights
A community open space to get down, practice, and express together.

Mondays 7:30-9PM
Sept 28
Oct 19
November 30

Room: C-201 @ San Diego City College

Hosted by Dr. grace @dr.mamagrace and Profe. Alejandro
With live sounds by DJ Reyrzy @reyrzy

Questions:
Dr. Grace jun
gjun@sdccd.edu

Photos: Ariana Durazo @principerata_ taken in San Diego City College Dance by @dr.mamagrace

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24 days ago

Celebrating birthdays and sisterhood. @movementartivist @jadepoder
Enjoying a delicious meal together and then being blessed with so many desserts.
New traditions. 🎂❤️🔆 by @dr.mamagrace

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Repost from @aadf.sd
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👏One more round of applause for the talented dancers and choreographers who performed at AADF2026 Mainstage!

Thank you to our choreographers and their talented dancers for sharing their art with us on the big stage!✨️
(Listed alphabetically)
Adie San Diego
Aisha Reddick
Dr. grace shinhae jun
Kimie Parker
Odessa Uno

Photo Courtesy
📸James Horvath @snapped.by.james
📹Milana Aernova @milana_aernova

🔗For more info on our last event day, programs, and more, visit tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026

TILTshift Dance and AADF2026 are fiscally sponsored by San Diego Dance Theater @sandiegodancetheater . AADF2026 is funded in part by City of San Diego Cultural Affairs @sdartsculture and the Prebys Foundation @prebysfound .

#aadf #aadf2026 #aapi #dancefilm #asianplusamerican by @dr.mamagrace

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Repost from @aadf.sd
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⭐️Close, but not finished yet! This past weekend we hosted our Mainstage Showcase at the Saville Theater.

Big thank yous all around to the dancers who could join us and the 4 choreographers who participated at this year’s Mainstage:
Kimie Parker @kimieparker
Aisha Reddick @ahsia and Odessa Uno @odessauno
Adie San Diego @adiesandiego
Dr. grace shinhae jun @dr.mamagrace
(In order of show)

Lighting: @soap_dspencer
Sound/Projection: @caseythebug

🫶HUGE shoutout to our stage crew, volunteers, and attendees who really pushed through to make this night one to remember.

📸Courtesy
Photography: @snapped.by.james
Videography & Video Editing: @milana_aernova

TILTshift Dance and AADF2026 are fiscally sponsored by San Diego Dance Theater @sandiegodancetheater . AADF2026 is funded in part by City of San Diego Cultural Affairs @sdartsculture and the Prebys Foundation @prebysfound .

#aadf #aadf2026 #aapi #dancefilm #asianplusamerican by @dr.mamagrace

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AADF 2026 Mainstage Performance @aadf.sd
Preview Shots by: @snapped.by.james

Thank you!
Aisha, Odessa, Kimie and Adie for bringing your artistry to our festival.

강강 ganggangcypher
grace shinhae jun 전신혜
hannah 하연 joo @h.h_joo
Vrisika Chauhan @queenvrisika21

we just missed each other
Aisha Reddick @ahsia
Odessa Mae Uno @odessauno
Brian Bennett @brianianian
Cielo Chavez @cielo_chavez_
Chloe Rosero @chloerosero
Jeremy Zapanta @airjer_zapanta

meet me in the lake, my swan
Kimie Parker @kimieparker
kira shiina @kirashiina

marie/maria
Adie San Diego @adiesandiego
Celine Sauquillo Davis @celinesauquillodavis
Chloe Madding @chloemadding

Lighting Design: Spencer Duff @soap_dspencer
Audio/Visual Technician: Casey Hall-Landers @caseythebug taken in San Diego, California by @dr.mamagrace

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