THE MANIFESTO OF THE COLLECTIVE THE COLLECTIVE SF was co-founded on the site of another dance collective: Oberlin Dance Collective. Seven dance artists first sat down at Robin’s Café after our first improv session together at one of ODC’s studios. We had known each other somewhat from taking classes and attending auditions together. At some point we had all danced alongside each other, tired, sweaty, and anxious, vying for the same limited dance opportunities SF had to offer. After months of colliding with each other, our very own Niara Hardister took the initiative to assemble the most inclusive, supportive, and talented group of folks I know. By John Paul “JP” Alejandro
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