AFTACON 2026
Earlier this month, I had the privilege to Represent mi gente Nuevomexicana at AFTACON, I shared stories of indigenous and genízara ancestors on the "From Extraction to Reciprocity: Indigenous Arts in this Moment" panel. It was an honor to share my story and reflect on the nuances, complexity, and complicated histories of the region with the AFTACON community. This session highlighted sovereignty, cultural specificity, and accountability in Indigenous arts, challenging trans
CSUSM Community Cast!
Today we celebrate the Stories from Home CSUSM community cast for their moving work on "In the Heart of the Hills." This dance that was co-devised with Safos choreographers Yvonne Montoya and Ruby Morales was performed twice! First with the cast of Stories from Home and then again at the CSUSM Spring Dance concert in May. This marked the first time a community cast performed the work twice. Felicidades bailaries! We’re deeply grateful to every dancer who brought it to life. A
NAPAMA in Tucson!
NAPAMA in Tucson!🎭 At the NAPAMA retreat on Monday, I joined brilliant Arizona-based arts leaders on the panel "Intersection of Performing Arts & Civic Engagement." I was proud to share Safos Dance Theatre's impactful work co-creating choreographies with community casts while touring Stories from Home. Thank you NAPAMA for the invitation to share these stories.
Thank You MOCA!
Reflecting on the impactful "Pajarito Panel and Performance" at MOCA Tucson. Last month we experienced an unforgettable evening of art and storytelling. As part of the Living With Injury exhibition, we explored environmental justice through a powerful blend of arts, academics, and community knowledge. Highlights of the impactful night included: Thought-provoking panel discussions on our shared history. A moving performance from "Stories from Home" Thank you MOCA and Alisha Va
