transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project

Artist Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to Seiha, one of our amazing teaching artists who mentors and guides students. Seiha shared about his work with transcenDANCE, "I'm excited to see the growth of the students through all of the time and energy they have put in…the bonds, the connection, and the community coming together. Performing is a powerful tool - a reset. It’s healing. Seeing the students’ drive keeps me inspired and motivated." Please join us for Rooted & Dreaming! For tickets and to learn more: https://tdarts.org/rooted

Student Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to some of the talented young artists. Today, meet Nakai from the Juniors cohort. He shared about transcenDANCE, "I built more confidence in myself, which helped me improve my dancing and how I interact with my friends at school." Come see the entire cast of inspiring performers at Rooted and Dreaming. For tickets and to learn more, visit https://tdarts.org/rooted

Artist Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to Keomi, one of our amazing teaching artists who mentors and guides students. Keomi shared about her work with transcenDANCE, "Performing is meaningful because it symbolizes completion, watching something grow from a seed, an idea, or inspiration and witness it turn into vision. Witnessing my students, colleagues and staff take risk and be creative in work and in their lives inspires me to do the same." Please join us for Rooted and Dreaming! For tickets and to learn more: https://tdarts.org/rooted

Last chance for $5 off your tickets to Rooted & Dreaming! Visit https://tdarts.org/rooted to get your discounted tickets to see the inspiring cast on April 4th & 5th at Hoover High School's Performing Arts Center! Discount ends 2/28 at midnight.

Student Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to some of the talented young artists. Today, meet Zenaiya from the Youth cohort. She shared about transcenDANCE, "I bloomed by making friends and being more confident. I got better at dancing by feeling the beat." Come see the entire cast of inspiring performers at Rooted and Dreaming. For tickets and to learn more, visit https://tdarts.org/rooted

Student Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to some of the talented young artists. Today, meet Slay from the Teen cohort. She shared about transcenDANCE, "This season I was able to bloom and become more open to others, gain more skills in my dancing, and make others feel welcome." Come see the entire cast of inspiring performers at Rooted and Dreaming. For tickets and to learn more, visit https://tdarts.org/rooted

We are honored to be among the recipients of the California Arts Council grants! This funding will help us continue our mission of providing equitable access to dance and performance, and holistic wraparound services, for young people. The CAC’s support for the arts across California is invaluable. We believe that the arts make us who we are in California! #ArtsCA California Arts Council https://lnkd.in/gaxxC2UN

Student Spotlight! As we head toward our April 2025 CREATE performance, we want to introduce you to some of the talented young artists. Today, meet Anisa from the Junior cohort. She shared about transcenDANCE, "I became more social and made new friends. I got better at dancing and gained more responsibility and passion around it. I learned how to manage my time better between dance, family and school." Come see the entire cast of inspiring performers at Rooted and Dreaming. For tickets and to learn more, visit https://tdarts.org/rooted

Tickets are now on sale for our 2025 CREATE Performance, Rooted and Dreaming! Join us and experience dance, poetry and art co-created by CREATE students and professional artists. Secure your spot now and take advantage of our Early Bird General Admission price of $25—available only until February 28! For tickets and to learn more, visit https://tdarts.org/rooted

Save the date: our CREATE 2025 performance, Rooted & Dreaming, is happening April 4 and 5, 2025! ?? Rooted & Dreaming brings together dance, poetry and art co-created by CREATE students and professional artists that will inspire audiences and celebrate creative expression by young artists of San Diego. Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 7th!