Flyer design by Eduardo Daza Taylor IV
SAMMAY “Ritual For Thrivation No. 02”
"ritual for thrivation no. 2 is an intergenerational, movement-based performance that explores the shadows of Philippine history and the inner worlds of Filipinos in the diaspora. Like all shadow work, it uncovers forgotten and unspoken truths as a means of necessary healing and care." - Rayanne Piaña for KQED Arts & Culture
ritual for thrivation no. 2
June 10 + 11 @ 8pm
State of Play Festival presented by ODC
Part of the 25th Annual United States of Asian America Festival: Generations of Power
Costume & Set Design: Stephanie Gancayco
Photos: Robbie Sweeny
Choreography & Artistic Direction: SAMMAY
Dance Artists: Danielle Galvez, Tessa Nebrida, Jai Severson and Harold Albert Quiben Galvez
Visuals: Malaya Tuyay
Music: AstraLogik
Guests: Lisa Suguitan Melnick, Justine Villanueva
Lighting: David Ragaza
Production: Tonilyn A. Sideco, Lynie Abadilla Sharleen ‘Boomer’ Ignacio
SAMMAY “Ritual For Thrivation”
For YBG ChoreoFest, a mini festival of dance within the broader Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Curated by RAWDANCE, its nine site-specific performances highlight the spectacular strength, diversity, and vibrancy of the Bay Area contemporary dance scene.
where is the divine feminine breeding these days?
have you asked her for permission?
can you ask – can we move from survival to thrivation (together)?
This piece was a ritual performance to honor all those who have come before and will come after, for all of us in the trenches healing and actively choosing a different way for our lineages.
Styling: Stephanie Gancayco
Photos: Jim Watkins Photography
Choreography + Text: SAMMAY in collaboration with Cara Zamora Palanca, Danielle Galvez, and Poko ‘Dre’ Devis
Core Coven: Cara Zamora Palanca, Danielle Galvez, Lynie Abadilla, Poko ‘Dre’ Devis, and Sammay Dizon
Ritual Keepers: Frances Sedayao, Jessica ‘Malayasoul’ Lizardo, Kai Gruezo, Lisa Suguitan Melnick, Regina Movillion, and Sharleen ‘Boomer’ Ignacio
Music: AstraLogik ft. Camille Ramirez
Archivist: Erina Alejo