San Diego’s annual Asian American Dance Festival

Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers, we presented 34 choreographic works, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served.

In order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists, students, teachers, studio owners, volunteers, sponsors, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!