Collaborators

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Artist

Trixi Anne Balinggan Agiao’s first experience dancing was with traditional Igorot dance she learned from the Northern California chapter of BIBAK. Her first ties to dance were about heritage, community and joy. Trixi is a socially conscious performer, choreographer and filmmaker using the digital guise of The Thoughtful Beast. Trixi creates work centered on fighting the stigma against mental illness. Utilizing her visual storytelling experience, Trixi sets out to make work that kinesthetically connects with her audience. She is currently a company dancer for Mounarath Powell Dance.

Trixi is also an active volunteer. She is a lead volunteer for the San Diego, Filipino Cinema, United AAPI Artists and Mental Wellness for Artistists. Agiao co-founded The Filam Film Collective which focuses on Filipino American representation in the media. TFFC also provides affinity spaces for the AAPI community.

Website thethoughtfulbeast.com

Instagram @thethoughtfulbeast

Artist

Micah is a multi-facted dance and movement artist and current company member of Malashock Dance. She was born and raised in Vancouver, WA where  she danced with Virtuosity Performing Arts and Groove Nation. She has  since continued her training in intensive programs with NW Dance  Project, The TL Collective, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.  Micah  was the recipient of Disco Riot’s 2022 Space Residency Program. She has  performed works created by Alysia Johnson, Adam McGaw, James Gregg,  Kameron Saunders and Ashley Green. Micah’s other passions include but  are not limited to aerial pole, duo trapeze and visual/tactile arts.

Instagram @micahparra

Artist/Teacher     

Combining partner acrobatics with movement research, Jade centers safety and celebrates creativity. Passionate about deconstructing the dance binary, Jade uses movement exploration to build confidence and encourage curiosity in movers of all ages and backgrounds. She has toured internationally with MOMIX, performed as guest artist with Pilobolus, and guided hundreds of students through their shared love of dance. New to San Diego, Jade is thrilled to join such a thriving dance ecosystem and is honored to be here. 

Instagram @jadeprime

Artist     

Karina Wilson's dance journey began with a foundation in Balanchine ballet training in Los Angeles, where she honed her skills and immersed herself in the world of classical dance. She furthered her dance education by attending summer intensives such as Miami City Ballet, before venturing into more contemporary ballet styles.

Transitioning into the realm of contemporary dance, Karina studied at Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Lines Ballet. These experiences allowed her to explore innovative movement techniques and refine her artistic expression.

Now based in San Diego, Karina is engaging in the local dance community, seeking inspiration and new perspectives. Through her evolving journey in dance, Karina continues to push boundaries and discover the limitless possibilities of movement and creativity.

Instagram @karinawilson

Photos & Links for Past Collaborators

Hannah Cavallaro*

Lydia Clinton

Airha Dominguez

Marty Dorado

Sasha Filistovich

Carlos Guerrero

Devine Hardy*

Liv Isaacs-Nollet

Elise Johnson

Gemiah Kurzfeld

Victoria Manoli

Gustavo Morales

Chelsea Mulholland

Noreen Ostrea

Elizabeth Racely

Zaquia Mahler Salinas

Mariia Sotnikova*

Esther Steele

Gino Alexander Kibby Thomas*

Sharlene Tsui

Geraldine Wong

*Founding member