Bridging Communities

Bridging Communities — a MindFull Movement initiative cultivating connection, cultural memory, and collective healing through the art of movement , storytelling, and shared space. #MindFullMovement #BridgingCommunities #EchoesOfIdentity #CommunityThroughArt #oceanside

✨MEET THE ARTISTS✨ Get to know the creative minds behind Story Tellers—the choreographers and poets who are shaping movement, memory, and meaning. From the roots of Bharatanatyam to the rhythms of Siva Samoa, from UCLA dance labs to poetry born in Oceanside—these artists carry stories of heritage, resistance, and joy in every step and stanza. 📌Bridging Communities: Echos of Identity & Resistance Spoken Word | Film | Dance 🗓️May 25th at 7:00 pm 📍 At Sunshine Brooks Theatre in Oceanside @oceansidetheatrecompany 🎟️ Link In Bio! 🌺 Choreographers Ian Isles @ianisles | Smrithi Suresh @smrithi.sur | Adie San Diego @adiesandiego | Mikaila Sagapolutele @mikailaa.s 📝 Story Keepers (Poets) Raul Paulo Ragudo Jr. @raulragudo | Tanya A. Lancaster | Daja Marks Together, they honor lineage, reimagine tradition, and breathe life into the stories that connect us all. #StoryTellers #MeetTheArtists #DanceAsResistance #PoetryInMotion #MindFullMovement #BIPOCVoices #NHPIHeritage #MovementAsMedicine #CommunityThroughCulture #StoryKeepers #oceanside

“The ways may change — but the foundations remain.” ✍🏽 Artists of the Revolution & City Champions Bridging Communities: Echos of Identity & Resistance Spoken Word | Film | Dance May 25th at 7:00 pm At Sunshine Brooks Theatre in Oceanside @oceansidetheatrecompany 🎟️ Link In Bio! In collaboration with @aadf.sd this API Celebration is produced by @mindfull.movement , and hosted by @oceansidetheatrecompany . . . 🎥 @insageproduction Oceansides very own, Photographer and Videographer of the community. Collaborator with this Short Film Directed by @d_2_day 🎶 Isa Lei Lia / Samoa Matalasi @kirrahamosa

Bridging Communities: Echoes of Identity & Resistance In collaboration with @aadf.sd the Asian American Dance Festival 🗓️Sunday, May 25, 2025 |📍Oceanside Theatre Company A shared space of expression, remembrance, and community. This multidisciplinary performance uplifts Asian and Pacific Islander voices through dance, spoken word, and storytelling — honoring ancestral memory, resisting cultural erasure, and weaving bridges across generations, identities, and homelands. Stay Tuned! 🎟️ Tickets at oceansidetheatre.org @oceansidetheatrecompany #BridgingCommunities #oceanside #mindfullmovement #api #movementasmemory

Mahalo for Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage with Us!   With gratitude for everyone who joined us in celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at our “The Last Queen” screening and All Play One event series. Your presence helped create a powerful space for connection, education, and joyous celebration of our diverse API communities.   In “The Last Queen,” Jeri Nicolas’ short documentary, we witness a personal exploration of her Hawaiian identity and the often-overlooked history of the Hawaiian monarchy. The film, paired with a Q&A facilitated by Taelani Camacho, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities @empoweredpi Program Coordinator, took us on a profound journey into the heart of heritage, ohana (family), and the intersectionality of identity. This powerful screening reminded us that embracing our past is the torch that lights our way forward.   🔑Takeaways • Jeri’s desire to understand her Hawaiian heritage inspired the film. • She emphasized the deep cultural significance of traditional Hawaiian tattoos (tatau). • Honoring ancestors and legacy is crucial for community strength. • Jeri encouraged those with forgotten histories to seek truth and reclaim their stories. • She sees her identities as enriching each other and her work as a way to humanize, educate, and inspire change. ⏭️Steps “The Last Queen” inspires a deeper appreciation of Hawaiian heritage. Jeri hopes it sparks mindful engagement, respect for Native Hawaiian voices, and greater cultural understanding.   Mahalo to Our Partners @oceansidetheatrecompany , and @prebysfound for their partnership in producing this Arts Unite API event series.    With deepest gratitude,   MindFull Movement

We’re Back Next Week 🌴 #PierSideGetDown 🗓️ Thursday, May 23rd ⏰ 6:30pm - 9:30pm 📍 Studio 219 #wildnation #mindfullmovement #oceansidetheatrecompany #celebratemovement #streetdance #community #freestyle

API Stories: Know history, know self. No history, no self. Sunday, May 19th at 7:00 pm at the Sunshine Brooks Theater in Downtown Oceanside  In celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander (API)  Heritage Month, we invite our community to join us for a  powerful and authentic portrayal of the API Stories here on the side of the ocean.  The show incorporates diverse artistic disciplines such as film fashion , dance, spoken word, and dance, celebrating resilience, diversity, and the shared humanity that transcends racial and cultural boundaries.   This Arts Unite - API event is produced by @oceansidetheatrecompany , MindFull Movement, and sponsored by @prebysfound . **MORE DETAILS COMING SOON** 🖼️ Graphic & Flyer @sexymanteca #asian #pacificislander #heritagemonth #may #oceanside #community #multicultural #mindfullmovement #api #stories