Join Kā Pa Hula O La’akea & Dancers Unlimited for a May Day celebration in Astoria! We will have a fundraiser booth with Merch available for purchase.
Join Kā Pa Hula O La’akea for a day filled with Hula Magic. Join us for a Hula & Oli Workshop, and witness a Hula performance under the blooms at Queens Botanical Garden
Workshop: 11am-1pm
Performance 2pm-3pm
Join us for our annual Spring Community Week. In these workshops you will learn Hula (Dance) and Oli (Chanting) as well as the cultural significance of Hula as an ancient art form.
Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase what they learn in a culminating Ho’ike (Performance) on June 7.
$50 Per Workshop or $100 for All Workshops + Performance Participation.
*If Money is an issue - Please contact us. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
Led by Kumu Hula ‘Auli’i Aweau.
Join us for our annual Spring Community Week. In these workshops you will learn Hula (Dance) and Oli (Chanting) as well as the cultural significance of Hula as an ancient art form.
Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase what they learn in a culminating Ho’ike (Performance) on June 7.
$50 Per Workshop or $100 for All Workshops + Performance Participation.
*If Money is an issue - Please contact us. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
Led by Kumu Hula ‘Auli’i Aweau.
Join us for our annual Spring Community Week. In these workshops you will learn Hula (Dance) and Oli (Chanting) as well as the cultural significance of Hula as an ancient art form.
Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase what they learn in a culminating Ho’ike (Performance) on June 7.
$50 Per Workshop or $100 for All Workshops + Performance Participation.
*If Money is an issue - Please contact us. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
Led by Kumu Hula ‘Auli’i Aweau.
We are performing at La MaMa Moves! Festival! Join us to witness our multimedia experience reflecting on cultural heritage, social justice and sustainability.
📅APRIL 25 & 26
📍Ellen Stewart Theatre
💲$30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Students, $10 La MaMa Members
First ten tickets to every performance $10 each (limit 2 per person)
We are performing at La MaMa Moves! Festival! Join us to witness our multimedia experience reflecting on cultural heritage, social justice and sustainability.
📅APRIL 25 & 26
📍Ellen Stewart Theatre
💲$30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Students, $10 La MaMa Members
First ten tickets to every performance $10 each (limit 2 per person)
Join Dancers Unlimited & Rhythmic Arts Center weekly for Community, Donation based classes
Styles Include:
-House
-Hip-Hop
-Fitness
-Pilates
-Salsa
-Krump
& more!
RSVP required. Suggested Donation $20. Proceeds go directly to facilitator.
Join us at Misha's Flower Shop in Bushwick for Dance performances featuring our guest artist Klassic, Refreshments & Good Vibes.
📅MARCH 22
📍827 Hart Street, Brooklyn NY 11237
💲FREE
Joseph "Klassic" Carella is a renowned figure in the world of flexn, known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the art form. With a passion for teaching and sharing his expertise, he has traveled extensively across the globe, conducting workshops, classes and performing to inspire and educate other artists.
In addition to his teaching endeavors, "Klassic" has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his appearances in various TV shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance", "Showtime At The Apollo", "MTV Awards" "BET Awards", "PBS: Third Rail With Ozy", And many more. His dynamic presence and unique style have captivated audiences worldwide, earning him recognition as a versatile performer with a flair for creativity and innovation. Whether he is showcasing his skills on screen or guiding students through the intricacies of flexn, Klassic continues to leave a lasting impression with his talent, passion, and commitment to the art form.
Klassic was commissioned by Works & Process, and has been to several artistic residencies such as : "Guild Hall", "Kaatsbaan", Bridge Street Theatre", "Catskills Mountain Foundation", "Jacobs Pillow", Bethany Arts Center, and many others. He has also recently been part of the U.S Embassy's Arts Envoy tour to Belgium, to teach about the elements of "Hip-Hop" and showing people/students the importance of community and growth. His contributions have not only elevated the status of flexn, dance and culture, but have also inspired countless individuals to pursue their own creative passions with dedication and enthusiasm.
What is Klassic up to now, you ask? He’s recently appeared in several short films, including Half Past Jump Time, and the nationwide-premiered indie film Once Again (For the Very First Time) . He’s also collaborating with renowned performance groups such as The Missing Element, a world champion beatbox and street dance collective, and Caged Birds, which premiered on PBS and All Arts TV. As he moves forward, Klassic remains dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of artistic expression through body and sound—paving the way for other artists to discover and define their own creative voices.
Dancers Unlimited is seeking Apprentices passionate about social justice and community to be apart of paid/touring projects. Join us at our open rehearsal to learn our repertoire and get a peek at our creative process!
📅March 24th
⏰12:00pm-4:00pm
💲FREE
*Location to be provided upon registration
Dancers should be available for the following PAID rehearsals and performances:
Rehearsals:
April 1st
April 2nd
April 3rd
April 8th
April 10th
April 15th
April 17th
April 20th - Spacing Rehearsal (2:00pm-6:00pm)
April 22nd - Tech and Dress Rehearsal (10:00am-7:00pm)
Rehearsals are 12:00pm-6:00pm and take place in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Locations will be provided as they are confirmed.
Performances:
April 25th & 26th - La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
Dancers Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Join Dancers Unlimited and Rhythmic Arts Center for Weekly Donation Based Classes! Kicking off March with Pop Pilates + an Open Session with Angie from Dancers Unlimited.
POP Pilates® is where strength meets flexibility. Think highly-focused movements that leave your body toned and transformed. This isn’t your average workout. It's a dance on the mat. You'll experience a mix of modern, upbeat, and classical Pilates exercises all set to a heart-pumping playlist. Each song track has a different focus, including Total Body Opener, Hundreds, Crazy Cardio, Ab Challenge, Back Work, Thigh Burnout, Flexibility, and so much more! We mean it when we say no muscle is left untouched.
Designed as an equipment-free class with a range of movement modifications, POP Pilates® is for everybody.
RSVP Required. Donations go directly to Facilitator.
📅March 4th & March 11th
⏰6:00pm-7:30pm
💲Suggested Donation $15
Join Dancers Unlimited and Rhythmic Arts Center for Weekly Donation Based Classes! Kicking off March with Pop Pilates + an Open Session with Angie from Dancers Unlimited.
POP Pilates® is where strength meets flexibility. Think highly-focused movements that leave your body toned and transformed. This isn’t your average workout. It's a dance on the mat. You'll experience a mix of modern, upbeat, and classical Pilates exercises all set to a heart-pumping playlist. Each song track has a different focus, including Total Body Opener, Hundreds, Crazy Cardio, Ab Challenge, Back Work, Thigh Burnout, Flexibility, and so much more! We mean it when we say no muscle is left untouched.
Designed as an equipment-free class with a range of movement modifications, POP Pilates® is for everybody.
RSVP Required. Donations go directly to Facilitator.
📅March 4th & March 11th
⏰6:00pm-7:30pm
💲Suggested Donation $15
Using food-related topics, the production shares embodied experiences, practices, and presentations rooted in BIPOC storytelling and indigenous land stewardship practices. An example is visiting an ancient Hawaiian fishpond to help with restoration efforts, learning about reciprocal ahupuaʻa land-care practices that honor ancestral stories & memories, and talking to community elders about Soul Food and its connections to the Black American experiences and the ancestral flavors from West Africa.
Our community and ancestral stories are transformed into movement narratives performed by intergenerational & multicultural artists.
Join us for the premier of Edible Tales: Ho`oulu
📅February 19th
📍Kaua`i Performing Arts Center at Kaua`i Community College
⏰6pm: pre-show activities, 7-9pm: performance
Families welcome! Seniors, Kama`aina, and students discounts available.
Keiki ages 5 and under FREE with 1 regular ticket purchase.
Edible Tales is supported by New England Foundation For The Arts National Theater Project Creation & Touring Award, Hawai`i Council For The Humanities, National Endowment For The Humanities, Puffin Foundation, Brooklyn Arts Council, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Papahana Kuaola and Waiwai Collective.
Join us for MoveMeant Destination, a transformative 10-day culturally immersive workshop series on the island of Kauaʻi. This unique experience is designed for individuals seeking to explore the intersection of social justice, collective healing, and indigenous Hawaiian culture. MoveMeant Destination offers a profound opportunity for place-based learning, moving beyond the traditional classroom to engage directly with the `āina (land) and the vibrant community of Kauaʻi. Participants will journey to culturally significant places, fostering a deep connection to the island’s rich history and contemporary challenges.
The series features hands-on workshops and intimate discussions led by esteemed cultural practitioners. The curriculum was thoughtfully crafted to address pressing social justice issues through the lens of Hawaiian values and practices, emphasizing holistic healing and community resilience. The experience includes an optional performance opportunity, allowing participants to integrate and express their learning and experiences in a creative presentation for the community.
This is more than just a workshop or retreat; it is an invitation to engage with the practice and spirit of aloha `āina (love for the land) and explore meaningful pathways toward personal and collective transformation.
Come be part of a movement dedicated to understanding, healing, and positive change.
*early-bird pricing, weekend and day passes are available.
**Housing Accommodations NOT included in ticket price. Discounted rooms for Banyan Harbor will be available, Call the front desk (888) 214-0025 and say you are booking with Dancers Unlimited. You are also welcome to book your own accommodations in the surrounding area.
Schedule Subject to change
Friday 2/13: Welcome potluck dinner: Līhuʻe
Saturday 2/14: Niumalu Beach Park: Introductions, orientation, protocol education and hoʻokupu (offerings)
Sunday 2/15: Haleleʻa: Educational site visits. The district of Haleleʻa, located on the north shore of Kauaʻi and including the Hanalei Valley, is a region of immense cultural significance known for its rich agricultural history and traditional Hawaiian sites.
Monday 2/16: Hanapēpē Salt Beds: Educational site visit. The Hanapepe salt beds are an ancient Hawaiian salt-making site where families have harvested paʻakai (salt) for over a thousand years. The process involves collecting seawater in shallow clay ponds to let it evaporate and crystallize, and the resulting salt is used for food, ceremony, and medicine. This traditional and culturally significant practice is passed down through generations and the salt is a sacred item that can be traded or given away, but never sold.
Kōkeʻe State Park: Educational site visit, proper gathering practices and lei making activity
Kōkeʻe State Park is a remote, high-elevation park known for its diverse forests and stunning views of Waimea Canyon and the Kalalau Valley.
Tuesday 2/17: Alakoko Fishpond: Educational site visit and land stewardship project. Alakoko Fishpond is an ancient Hawaiian fishpond, estimated to be 600 years old, features a remarkable half-mile long stone wall or Kuapā. Managed by the nonprofit organization Mālama Hulēʻia, the pond is currently the focus of intensive restoration efforts to remove invasive red mangroves, preserve native ecosystems, and restore the site's cultural and environmental vitality for the community and native wildlife.
Mālama Hulēʻia: Their mission is to educate and lead community efforts to remove invasive mangrove along the Hulē‘ia river, re-establish native wetland ecosystems, manage Alakoko Fishpond, and engage the community through environmental stewardship programs that honor Hawaiian culture and values.
Wednesday 2/18: Kauaʻi Museum: Educational site visit and guided tour. The mission of the Kaua'i Museum is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Kaua'i and its people through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach. They strive to foster cultural understanding, inspire curiosity, and promote the importance of preserving the island's unique history for future generations.
Wailua: Educational site visits. Wailua is rich in cultural sites, most notably the Wailua Complex of Heiaus, a National Historic Landmark featuring ancient temples, the royal birthing stone, and petroglyphs. This area was once a political, religious, and economic center for ancient Hawaiian royalty.
Thursday 2/19:
Edible Tales Performance: Hōʻike prep, rehearsals and culminating event at the Performing Arts Center at Kauaʻi Community College
Edible Tales is a multimedia dance installation exploring cultural heritage, social justice and sustainability. Through a community-centered creative process, we co-create with our audiences and community members and transform food stories into impactful and authentic moveMEANT narratives - on stage, outdoors, and on films.
Friday 2/20: Kīlauea Point. Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a historic and scenic location at the island's northernmost point known for its dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and abundant seabirds. It features the historic Kīlauea Lighthouse which was built in 1913, and serves as a sanctuary for wildlife like the Laysan albatross, red-footed booby, and great frigatebird.
Anini Beach. Anini Beach is a scenic, tranquil beach on Kauai's North Shore known for its calm, shallow waters protected by Hawaii's longest and widest fringing reef.
Saturday 2/21: Anahola: Educational site visit and hula workshop w/guest Kumu Hula Anahola, Kauaʻi, is a community with deep cultural roots, originally part of a traditional Hawaiian land division (ahupuaʻa) system. It is a sacred and historic area, with significant sites like the Kalalea mountains.
Sunday 2/22: Lāwaʻi International Center: Educational site visit and guided tour. The mission of Lāwaʻi International Center is to preserve and nurture the land and its cultural heritage, as a place of compassion and Aloha, by dedicated volunteers welcoming all who come to experience its essence
Join Dancers Unlimited’s Co-Artistic Directors for a Workshop at UH Manoa.
Secure your spot by emailing linda@dunyc-hi.com
Join Dancers Unlimited for a workshop at Leeward Community College taught by Co-Artistic Director, Alaina Cota.
To sign up email linda@dunyc-hi.com
Dancers Unlimited will be in Residency at Castle High School, teaching workshops and working with Castle Dance Ensemble to create a piece for their upcoming concert.
The ʻAhahui Noiʻi Noʻeau ʻŌiwi – Research Institute of Indigenous Performance (ANNO) will host its second biennial conference at the Kennedy Theatre at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, February 5–6, 2026.
This year’s conference celebrates the power of passing knowledge from generation to generation within Indigenous and Hawaiian cultures. The two-day event will host scholars and artists from UHM and Ko Hawai‘i Pae ‘Āina. Through panels, workshops, film screenings, and networking sessions, ANNO’26 stimulates conversations about Indigenous performance, and the importance of intergenerational transference of knowledge, language, and artistic practices.
Dancers Unlimited will be presenting an Edible Tales Movement Workshop on February 5th.
For conference registration and info, visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/anno/anno26/
Join Dancers Unlimited’s Co-Artistic Director and Winner of Endless Styles All Styles Battle 2025, CRT for a Hip Hop workshop! Featuring DJ Ugūm on the 1s & 2s.
Registration Details Coming Soon.
Join Dancers Unlimited & Rhythmic Arts Center weekly for Community, Donation based classes
Styles Include:
-House
-Hip-Hop
-Fitness
-Pilates
-Salsa
-Krump
& more!
RSVP required. Suggested Donation $20. Proceeds go directly to facilitator.
Join Dancers Unlimited & Rhythmic Arts Center weekly for Community, Donation based classes
Styles Include:
-House
-Hip-Hop
-Fitness
-Pilates
-Salsa
-Krump
& more!
RSVP required. Suggested Donation $20. Proceeds go directly to facilitator.
Join Our DU Open Training Sessions
Dancers Unlimited invites artists and the community for transformative Open Training Sessions. Tap into the rhythm and resilience of dance, supporting our mission to nurture joy and cultural survival in Hawai'i and NYC.
Train with our company members and guest teachers
Learn and explore our latest Repertoire
Connect with community
Participate and become a part of our shared journey toward a vibrant, resilient future. Your presence supports our artists and sustains invaluable cultural narratives.
Dancers Unlimited is back to showcase at APAP as a part of Pentacle’s Tour Ready Lab!
The performance features our latest touring repertoire, Edible Tales: Ho'oulu, featuring our bi-coastl company dancers from Hawai`i and NYC!
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 5:55-6:15pm
Location: Ailey Citigroup Theatre
$$: FREE; NO APAP badge required.
Blending Hawaiian land stewardship practices, New York City urban food tours, and rooftop farming, Edible Tales integrates live performance, dance films, and community interviews to illuminate the deep connections between food, ancestry, and identity.
Join Our DU Open Training Sessions
Dancers Unlimited invites artists and the community for transformative Open Training Sessions. Tap into the rhythm and resilience of dance, supporting our mission to nurture joy and cultural survival in Hawai'i and NYC.
Train with our company members and guest teachers
Learn and explore our latest Repertoire
Connect with community
Participate and become a part of our shared journey toward a vibrant, resilient future. Your presence supports our artists and sustains invaluable cultural narratives.
Dec 17 Facilitator: NutellaK
Join Our DU Open Training Sessions
Dancers Unlimited invites artists and the community for transformative Open Training Sessions. Tap into the rhythm and resilience of dance, supporting our mission to nurture joy and cultural survival in Hawai'i and NYC.
Train with our company members and guest teachers
Learn and explore our latest Repertoire
Connect with community
Participate and become a part of our shared journey toward a vibrant, resilient future. Your presence supports our artists and sustains invaluable cultural narratives.
Dec 10 Facilitator: Lesar
Join Our DU Open Training Sessions
Dancers Unlimited invites artists and the community for transformative Open Training Sessions. Tap into the rhythm and resilience of dance, supporting our mission to nurture joy and cultural survival in Hawai'i and NYC.
Train with our company members and guest teachers
Learn and explore our latest Repertoire
Connect with community
Participate and become a part of our shared journey toward a vibrant, resilient future. Your presence supports our artists and sustains invaluable cultural narratives.
Dec 3 Facilitator: Jungle
Join Our DU Open Training Sessions
Dancers Unlimited invites artists and the community for transformative Open Training Sessions. Tap into the rhythm and resilience of dance, supporting our mission to nurture joy and cultural survival in Hawai'i and NYC.
Train with our company members and guest teachers
Learn and explore our latest Repertoire
Connect with community
Participate and become a part of our shared journey toward a vibrant, resilient future. Your presence supports our artists and sustains invaluable cultural narratives.
Nov 19 Facilitator: Jungle
Join us in Honolulu for our Ho`olaulea!
A work-in-progress showing of the newest iteration of our internationally toured piece Edible Tales. This 15-minute presentation weaves together themes of sustainability, ocean destruction, overconsumption, and capitalism. Through movement in harmony and tension, the dancers call attention to urgent, human-created crises while inviting audiences to imagine resistance and collective healing
We are extremely grateful to have been awarded the prestigious New England Foundation For The Arts National Theater Project Creation & Touring Award, which will bring Edible Tales on tour across the country next year. We have been hard at work creating a brand new piece to be included in this show!
📅Nov 1
⏰5pm-6pm
📍The Ailey Studios 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
💲FREE
Space Is Limited - Registration Required!
Join us for a culturally enriched day In the heart of Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens surrounded by the magnificent Koʻolau mountains. Participants will be embraced by the lush and verdant surroundings of Kāneʻohe and Luluku, while learning about the history, names and stories of the area. Attendees will learn a place-based hula and then transform their experience into meaningful art pieces, while enjoying and learning about the medicinal value and cultural significance of ʻawa.
This October, Dancers Unlimited wraps up our Governors Island residency with Ho'oulu, inspired by our roots in NYC and Hawaiʻi. Join us for dance, live art, workshops, and gatherings celebrating growth, renewal, and connection across cultures. Ho'oulu—“to grow” or “to inspire”—invites everyone to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead together.
Join us at The People's Forum NYC for our Annual Gala celebrating Dancers Unlimited and our amazing partners and sponsors!
In celebration of Filipino American History Month, Kinding Sindaw brings the legendary Rinayung, the magical boat of Bantogen from the epic Darangen, to symbolically sail the Hudson River and dock at Governors Island. The daylong event highlights living traditions of the Philippines through performance, craft, ritual, and storytelling, featuring master artists, tradition-bearers, and diaspora voices, grounding ourselves in the tradition of Filipino strength and heritage.
A panel and workshop featuring Filipino American historians, organizers and community workers will discuss and reflect on our history of resilience, coalition-building and organizing, and what we face as a community looking to the future.
This immersive gathering weaves indigenous knowledge, artistic practices, and community
dialogue — making visible the cultural resilience that has withstood displacement and colonization, as inspiration moving forward as a community.
Opening Ritual 11:00AM-12:30PM
Talk Backs, Workshops and Panel 12:30PM-2:30PM
Performances 2:30PM-5:00PM
All Day:
Bead-Making Workshop (Mangyan Tradition)
Visual Arts & Baybayin Exhibit
📅October 5th
📍Governors Island Colonels Row 405B
⏰11:00am-5:00pm
💲FREE
Mahalo Nui Loa to our funders and sponsors: Peridance Center, La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, A.R.T/NY Creative Opportunity Fund, DCLA Cultural Development Fund & Altru Property. We are so grateful for the support that made these events possible!
Featuring:
Film Projections by Katia Barricklow
Dancers from Dancers Unlimited, Angie Miller & Sara Thoreson
Wearable Art by Claire Unabia & Matthew James
Oli Chanting by Kris Kato
It will be a night of mythology and exploration! Space is limited, FREE & RSVP required.
Join us on Governors Island to honor our love for the land and Mother Earth!
All day: Pacific Island Film Festival Presents: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Installation
All Day: Dancers Unlimited dance videos installation
All Day: Artists in Residency with Genevieve Martinez, Matthew James and Claire Unabia
2-4pm Dance Workshop With Dancers Unlimited
Location: Colonels Row 405B, Governors Island NYC
Featured installation: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas
More artists in gallery: Claire Unabia & Matthew James, Sonja John, Paula Walters Parker, Abril Amparo, Genevieve Martinez
Governors Island is accessible by ferry daily year-round.
From Manhattan: Ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run daily from the Battery Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan. Scroll down for schedules and click the green "Purchase tickets" button to purchase tickets.
From Brooklyn: Seasonal ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays from May 24 to September 14, 2025, from two Brooklyn locations: Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Scroll down for schedules and click the green "Purchase tickets" button to purchase tickets.
