10,000 is the biggest number in a lot of Asian languages.
It means an outlet for Asian American excellence, and that’s really what this festival stands for.”
Phil Chan, Founder & President
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10,000 Dreams Choreographic Festival
A challenge to the field to commission and present Asian and Asian American choreographers in partnership with ballet and dance companies, universities, and performing arts centers.
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10,000 Dreams Film Festival
Cementing the importance of film in sharing the AAPI community's choreographic talents and getting professional opportunities in the 21st-century dance ecosystem.
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Commissioned Dreamer Award
A commissioning award championing Asian voices and supporting a culture of creation by providing funds, mentorship, and resources to create a new dance film work.
New York Times
“What began with a mission to update the classical canon — most notably the section of “The Nutcracker” known as “Tea” — has since blossomed into a larger platform celebrating Asian dancers and choreographers.”
ThinkINGDance
“The festival’s content is powerful because it isn’t tangled up in trying to define Asianness for the white gaze. Rather, dance as a form is challenged to prove itself worthy of what each choreographer of Asian descent has to say through their exploration of the human condition.”