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Movement artivist, Choreographer, Dance Scholar in Making, Storyteller, life long learner, and continuing to explore it all ✨

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We brought the Bollywood Groove to The Loft! ✨

This week’s Connection Jam, led by Vrisika Chauhan @queenvrisika21 @abhinayavist , was filled with dancing, laughter, and the joy of moving together. 💛

Thank you, Vrisika, for sharing your energy with us, and thank you to everyone who joined in and made the evening so special!

See you next Wednesday! ✨

@artpoweratucsd @ucsdtheatreanddance

#connectionjam #bollywoodgroove #ucsd #dance #community

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Get ready to move with Vrisika Chauhan this Wednesday for “Bollywood Groove,” our next Connection Jam! Celebrate the energy of Bollywood dance, connect with others, and share the joy of movement together. ⁠
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Wednesday, October 21 from 6:30–8 pm⁠
The Loft⁠
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!⁠ A promotional poster for Connection Jam: Bollywood Groove, led by Vrisika Chauhan. A woman poses in a black and colorful outfit against a pink, orange, and yellow background. The event takes place Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30–8 p.m. at The Loft and is free and open to all, with no experience necessary.

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🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS‼️

CONNECTION JAM is back this fall 🍂

Oct 14 - Daunté Fyall
(dance of the continent: Africa at the Root)
Wagner Dance Building

Oct 21 - Vrisika Chauhan
(Bollywood Groove)
The Loft

Oct 28 - Bernard Brown
(Dunham Get Down)
Wagner Dance Building

Nov 4 - Juan Carlos Blanco
(Move with the Orishas)
Wagner Dance Building

Nov 18 - Dr. grace shinhae jun & Dyno
(Dance Sharing / hip hop is the heart)
Epstein Family Amphitheater

Dec 2 - Melissa Tannús
(rhythm at the root)
Wagner Dance Building

For more info follow @connection_jam and/or visit theatre.ucsd.edu/performances-and-events/dance-performances/connection-jam.html

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💭Still thinking about the 2026 Residency Showcase….

After months of research and exploration, the Collaborative Residency choreographers' work culminated into a final presentation at AADF2026. Our residents are joined by our Rising Artist Mentees. For all, this is a presentation of what they have excavated for themselves so far, and it will most likely be the starting point for deeper work in the future.

Photo Courtesy
Nicole Kim @nicolelizabeth.co

🔗For more info on how to support our CRIF program or join next year's cohort, visit tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026-crif!

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

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👏💐Congratulations to our 2026 CRIF Team for showcasing such beautiful and touching performances at this year's Residency Showcase. We are so proud of our Residents, Forest Lee @_forestlee and Hannah Joo @h.h_joo , as well as our Rising Artist Mentees, Jess Dizon @jessdiz0n and Vrisika Chauhan @abhinayavist , for the work they've all created.

Thank you to Lightbox Theater, our volunteers, and everyone who came to support our dancers. For a glimpse into what our performers shared, check out our recap and follow for more about our programs!

📸Courtesy
Photography: @nicolelizabeth.co
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

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🎞AADF2026 Film Screening was a beautiful night of movement, community, and artistry at MCASD.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the screening and the talented filmmakers who joined us for the post-screening Q&A. Shoutout to @mcasandiego , @urbankitchencatering , and all our volunteers!

Photo Courtesy by @abhinayavist
Video Editing by @milana_aernova

Check out our video to see what went down at the opening night Film Screening! To see how you can participate next year, 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

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TONIGHT! come see the work from these beautiful creators Repost from @aadf.sd
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Only 2 more days until AADF2026 Residency Showcase! The Resident Choreographers and Rising Artist Mentees have been hard at work all year to present their dance pieces to you this Friday. Reserve your tickets now and join us for a beautiful night of dance and storytelling.

📍Lightbox Theater
September 4 at 7PM

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 .

🔗For tickets, event dates, and more visit https://tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026 ! LINK IN BIO

#aadf #aadf2026 #aapi #dancefilm #asianplusamerican

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Only 2 more days until AADF2026 Residency Showcase! The Resident Choreographers and Rising Artist Mentees have been hard at work all year to present their dance pieces to you this Friday. Reserve your tickets now and join us for a beautiful night of dance and storytelling.

📍Lightbox Theater
September 4 at 7PM

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 .

🔗For tickets, event dates, and more visit https://tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026 ! LINK IN BIO

#aadf #aadf2026 #aapi #dancefilm #asianplusamerican

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Our AADF2026 Rising Artist Mentees Jess Dizon @jessdiz0n & Vrisika Chauhan @abhinayavist will join our choreographic residents for the Collaborative Residency Showcase next month. Here’s a little peak into their practice and what they’re working on for the show.
Come see all our thoughtful artists as they explore different aspects of identity!

AADF2026 Collaborative Residency Showcase
September 4th @ 7pm
Light Box Theater (Liberty Station)

🎟️ AADF2026 Tickets - tiltshiftdance.org/aadf2026
🔗 The Choreographic Residency and Rising Artist Mentorship are part of the AADF2026 CRIF program - tiltshiftdance.org/CRIF
➡️ LINKS IN BIO

#AADF #AADF2026 #aapi #asianplusamerican

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/move-with-me

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Meet our Rising Artists Mentees for AADF 2026! Co-Director Dr. grace jun @dr.mamagrace is thrilled to be working with these two upcoming AAPI artists.

Mentees - Vrisika Chauhan @abhinayavist & Jess Dizon @jessdiz0n

Photo Courtesy
Hana Tobias @hanatobias
James Horvath @snapped.by.james
Ozi Boms @zebomdiggity

#aadf #aadf2026 #aapi #dancementorship #asianplusamerican

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Celebrate the next generation of embodied storytellers and movement makers at NEW DIRECTIONS 2026!

Join us June 4–6 at the @ucsdamphitheater for an exciting evening of original works by emerging choreographers and dance artists.

Directed by Ana Marìa Álvarez, NEW DIRECTIONS 2026 features new works by student choreographers Mark Betancourt, Kelly Callejo, Amanda Carroll, Vrisika Chauhan, Juliana Lawscha, Josie Marasco, James Selby, Teresa Velasco, and J’Sean Wiley.

🎟️ link in bio, or visit theatre.ucsd.edu

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Join us for NEW DIRECTIONS 2026, June 4–6 at the @ucsdamphitheater, celebrating the next generation of embodied storytellers and movement makers!

Directed by Ana Marìa Álvarez, NEW DIRECTIONS 2026 features an evening of new works by student choreographers Mark Betancourt, Kelly Callejo, Amanda Carroll, Vrisika Chauhan, Juliana Lawscha, Josie Marasco, James Selby, Teresa Velasco, and J’Sean Wiley.

🎟️ link in bio, or visit theatre.ucsd.edu

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