Flyaway Productions

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Opening in 2 weeks! FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT October 3-17, 2026 Shows at 1PM and 3:15 PM; justice circle at 2PM at 3 branch libraries in San Francisco Saturday, October 3 Visitacion Valley Branch Library 201 Leland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 Saturday, October 10 San Francisco Main Library, Fulton Street Plaza 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Saturday, October 17 Ortega Branch Library 3223 Ortega Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Tickets Free: no reservation required FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT is a dance-based public art project connecting public libraries—designed to freely nourish people and inspire belonging—with the institution of prison—designed for punishment, ostracization, and cruel indifference. It will juxtapose the best and worst of these two American institutions, exploring testimony from currently incarcerated women regarding their specific paths to freedom via commutation, parole, 1170 resentencing, appeals, legislation (like the Racial Justice Act), activism, and art creation. It will uplift their struggle and honor how the soul gets free. Get More Info About Show ESPECIALLY FOR WRITERS and people wanting to preserve democracy: At 2 p.m. on each date, Flyaway, with Empowerment Avenue staff member De’jon Joy, will host a justice circle where audiences are invited to use creative writing to advance freedom in their own lives. FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT is a dance-based public art project connecting public libraries—designed to freely nourish people and inspire belonging—with the institution of prison—designed for punishment, ostracization, and cruel indifference. It will juxtapose the best and worst of these two American institutions, exploring testimony from currently incarcerated women regarding their specific paths to freedom via commutation, parole, 1170 resentencing, innocence habeas corpus, legislation like the Racial Justice Act, activism, and art creation. It will uplift their struggle and honor how the soul gets free. COLLABORATORS: Artistic Direction/Choreography by: Jo Kreiter Dancers: Ai Yin Adelski, Clarissa Rivera Dyas, Emily Hansel, Jhia Jackson, Megan Lowe, Quinn Dior, Saharla Vetsch Writing by: April Harris Music by: Kalyn Harewood Coalition Partnership with: SF Public Library Supported by: The Wattis Foundation, Zellerbach Foundation, Svane Foundation, Fleishhaker Foundation, NEW MUSIC USA and the SFAC Individual Artist Program. Our October 17th 1PM show at Orgtega Branch Library will have ASL interpretation by Kevin Abrams. Help us spread the word! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebration our 30th birthday! Flyaway Recommends Bodies of Empowerment Free Class with Nol Simonse Fri. 9/25, 6:30pm-8pm Joe Goode Annex, SF Conditioning, standing technique, skill building, and phrasework, in a fun, judgement- free space. Register Here Donate Forward

Photo Credits: 1) RJ Muna of Ai Yin Adelski and Quinn Dior for Freedom Comes When One Walks Through It - 2026; 2-5) Mari Amend of Quinn Dior, Megan Lowe, Saharla Vetsch, and attendees of Flyaway’s 30th Anniversary Celebration - 2026; 6) Nol Simonse, graphic by BOE Copyright © 2025 Flyaway Productions, All rights reserved. For more information, please visit: flyawayproductions.com

Aeriosa Dance Society

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Aeriosa’s Fall Updates! *Upcoming Performance: in7inyaxa7en at VanDusen Botanical Garden *Join Aeriosa for Intro to Vertical Dance Classes at The Roundhouse *Aeriosa Workshops: We want to hear from you! in7inyaxa7en at VanDusen Botanical Garden Join Aeriosa and Spakwus Slulem on September 27! Photo: Pablo Palma in7inyaxa7en at VanDusen Botanical Garden September 27, 2026 | 1pm & 3pm VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak St, Vancouver) Free with the price of garden admission or membership Book online in advance to save on admission! The site-specific work will be performed at 1pm and 3pm, and will include a selection of traditional Squamish songs and dances by the Spakwus Slulem dancers and artistic director Bob S7aplek Baker, vertical dance work by the Aeriosa dancers, and the ‘Gathering of Eagles’ social dance.  Learn more about the performance HERE Photo: Ben Z Cooper We will be rehearsing in the gardens September 22 - 26, 2026. Keep an eye out, say hi, and come see what we’re preparing in the lead up to the performances!  *Audience members are welcome and encouraged to bring low lawn chairs or a blanket for viewing the show. *VanDusen Botanical Garden offers free admission to all self-identifying Indigenous Peoples. This offer is available in-person at the admission desk, no pre-booking required. Aeriosa and Spakwus Slulem are pleased to bring ‘in7inyaxa7en’ to the garden with the generous support of The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, The Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association, and the Deux Mille Foundation. Special thanks to the Ari Shiff and Carla van Messel Endowment Fund.  Intro to Vertical Dance Starts September 25th!  Register now for our 4-session series! Photo: Marko Lorenzo Blaslov Intro to Vertical Dance Session 1: September 25 - October 16 Session 2: October 23 - November 13 Registration: 4-class series: $160 Capacity: Maximum 10 participants per session Register HERE Participants are invited to join us for either class series, and those interested in attending both sessions are welcome to express their interest upon registration.  No prerequisites required. Suitable for participants of all levels. No previous dance or climbing experience is needed.  Photo Credit: Adriana Lončarević   Welcoming Workshop Feedback! Photo: Tim Matheson The Aeriosa team is in the midst of brainstorming our 2027 workshop and class offerings, and we've got all kinds of ideas brewing!  We'd love to hear from you as we consider: What workshop content are you interested in? ex: Intro classes, counter balance systems, big wall, outdoor cliff dancing, outdoor tree dancing, rigging and behind the scenes safety, and other classes. What workshop format fits best? ex: A 1, 2, or 3 day weekend intensive, a multi-week series where classes meet once a week ongoing, or other formats. Where should we host workshops? ex: Vancouver, Squamish, Tofino, or elsewhere. Shoot us an email - contact@aeriosa.com - and share your feedback about what workshops you're excited to see next season!

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