Performance

AAPI Dance Festival: Rising Stars

Saturday, January 10, 2026
7 – 9PM

Please join the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for AAPI Dance Festival: Rising Stars, a showcase celebrating emerging choreographic voices.

Featured performances by:
Gotham Dance Theater
Aishwarya Madhav
Stephanie Shin & Artists
Jie-Hung Connie Shiau & Artists
Chieh&Yoyo–Compound Playground
Umami Playground Dance Inc.

We will update the page with performance details and company bios soon.

Tickets: $25 for the showcase, or $40 for a full festival pass.

About the AAPI Dance Festival
The AAPI Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent, presented in conjunction with the APAP Conference. Organized by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the festival features two showcases at Ailey Studios with performances by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, A4’s Jadin Wong Fellow, and other acclaimed companies, as well as the Rising Stars showcase at City Center, spotlighting emerging choreographic talent.