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A sneak peek at our new work “Habi” choreographed by our co-founder, Noelle Campos. This footage was from our tech/dress rehearsal for the @shawlanderson Summer Salon.

We are so excited to premiere this new piece. See you at the show!

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“Habi”—the Tagalog word for “to weave”—explores the threads that connect us through our shared human experiences. Drawing from Filipino folk dances shaped by both Spanish influence and Indigenous traditions, interwoven with contemporary movement, the work reflects how our individual stories intertwine.

The choice to weave these movement traditions together acknowledges the complexities of Filipino history—not to celebrate colonization, but to honor a culture that has endured, adapted, and continues to thrive. The use of castanets, inspired by the Philippine Jota—a Filipino folk dance tradition influenced by the Spanish Jota—offers a distinctive performance experience while recognizing one of the many cultural threads that has become part of the evolving tapestry of Filipino dance.

Though our journeys may differ, our joys, struggles, and hopes bind us together. Like threads woven into a single fabric, our stories intersect, reminding us that we are more alike than we often realize.

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Costumes sponsored by @bayareadancewear
Music by @carlangelomusic

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