Odessa Uno-Emerging Artist in Residence

Odessa Uno (she/her/hers) is a movement based Filipino American artist based in Southern California. She received her BFA in Dance from California Institute of the Arts where she studied performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Her choreographic commissions include works for Malashock Dance, San Diego Dance Theater, DISCO RIOT, Canyon Crest Academy, Coronado School of the Arts, and the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. She was the recipient of the 2021 San Diego Dance Theater Emerging Choreographers Showcase and Prize. She is currently a Dance Lecturer at San Diego State University.

Odessa's artistic practice is rooted in the belief that movement has the power to foster crucial social connection by creating space for people to share their stories, support one another, and strengthen communities. She views dance as a tool for cultivating critical thinking, embodied adaptability, and emotional awareness. Through dance, she encourages thoughtful engagement with others, nurturing empathy that extends far beyond the studio. At the heart of all of her work is a deep commitment to community, connection, and integrity.

Current Emerging Artist in Residence for Dance Arts with Arts District Liberty Station.

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