MashUp presents 8th Annual International Women's Day Dance Festival

LOS ANGELES - Feb. 27, 2024 - PRLog -- LOS ANGELES, CA — As International Women's Day approaches on March 8th, MashUp Contemporary Dance Company is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated International Women's Day Dance Festival! Dedicated to honoring women's contributions to dance and cultural sectors, while simultaneously advocating for a more inclusive future, the festival stands out for its consistent commitment to progress.

"Every year there is a tangible energy and robustness to this festival that brings the dance community together to celebrate and support the female-identifying voices within it. Our largest festival to date, this year's program is filled with diverse, dynamic work that showcases the stories, ideas, and unlimited creativity of a multitude of awe-inspiring artists from various backgrounds." says MashUp's Creative Council.

MashUp's leadership believes in the power of dance to drive social change and inspire progress. This Festival is not only a celebration, but also a call to action around International Women's Day (https://www.internationalwomensday.com/)'s annual theme #InspireInclusion.

The 2024 festival will include a dance industry summit including a keynote speaker, mentorship sessions, classes, and pop up expo on Friday, March 8th in West Hollywood, followed by an Opening Party in Frogtown at 7pm that night. Don't miss this unforgettable evening where MashUp will honor two exemplary leaders in dance with delectable food and drink, as well as the premiere of MashUp's short dance film "Thresholds - Chaos to Control," featuring dancer Jess Wick, created in collaboration by Victoria Brown (MashUp Co-Founder), Curious Minds LA (https://curiousminds.la/) (a female-founded architecture studio that specializes in the psychological and behavioral impacts of our media-rich urban cultures), and Homemakelabs (https://www.homemakelabs.com/).

On Saturday, March 9th, MashUp is hosting two showcases featuring work by: Azuki Umeda (https://www.instagram.com/azuki.u/), Gianna Burright (https://www.instagram.com/giannaburright/), Jordan Pelliteri (https://www.instagram.com/jordanpelliteri_/), Waeli Wang (https://www.instagram.com/waeliwang/), Kaley Logan (https://www.instagram.com/kales.lb/), Marcella Lewis (https://www.instagram.com/marcella_thecosmicmirror/), Hannah Millar (https://www.instagram.com/hannahrmillar/), Tori Cone (https://www.instagram.com/_toricone_/), Olivia Liberati (https://www.instagram.com/statueofliberati/), Madison Olandt (https://www.instagram.com/madison_olandt/), and Jasmine Albuquerque (https://www.instagram.com/jasminealbuquerquecroissant/), followed by a day of movement classes for both novice and advanced dancers on Sunday, March 10th. Finally, join MashUp on Support Women Artists Day - Tuesday, March 26th - for an evening of dance films from around the world! Artists to be announced.

The International Women's Day Dance Festival is made possible in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the City of West Hollywood. Full festival information, including participating artist announcements and registration, will be available at mashupdance.com/iwddancefest.

Festival Registration and individual event tickets are available here:

https://www.mashupdance.com/tickets/international-womens-day-dance-festival

LINKS:

Website: www.mashupdance.com