Join us as Black Futures Artist in Residence Dazaun Soleyn celebrates his artistic works and graduation from California College of the Arts with a Master in Architecture. For one night, Zaccho Dance Theatre will be transformed into an immersive interdisciplinary exhibition displaying both solo and collaborative works that Dazaun created during his pursuit of a graduate degree. This intimate container will also include a live performance of Siblinghood, a duet between Dazaun Soleyn and Jordan Dapney, and an artist talk facilitated by Laura E. Ellis. Join us as we amplify this young Black artist's voice and celebrate a milestone in his career.

Learn more about Dazaun:

With an intention to create art that aims to illuminate the human soul, Dazaun Soleyn (he/they), has presented work in the Bay Area since 2013. Prior to moving to the Bay he received a BFA in Modern Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of South Florida and then continued his dance education at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program. Currently, Dazaun is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco, a Gyrotonic Instructor, Reiki Master, an Apprentice Herbalist, and candidate for a Master's in Architecture from California College of the Arts. His artistic mediums include dance, architecture, sculpture, and interactive installations.

A note from Dazaun:

The intention of ‘amplify’ is to celebrate! On the morning of May 13th I will graduate from California College of the Arts with a Master in Architecture. This event is a moment to celebrate that major milestone and all the healing that has happened along that journey. To be able to pause, reflect, and honor the footprints that I have left on my path.

This interdisciplinary gathering and celebration is beyond anything I envisioned for my graduation. To be able to share this reflection in an intimate setting with those whom I love is a gift that I carry with deep gratitude and respect.

I acknowledge that some folks may not know me personally however this exhibition is a bridge into my world and I invite you to pull up. I invite you to experience that love and healing that exist in the community that has held me so tenderly through many evolutions of my practice over the years.

Thank you to my Zaccho Family for giving me the space to amplify my artistic voice in this way. I am excited to share this vast body of work, and step into this next book of my life with the full support of my community.

Much love, Dazaun S.

This event is supported through Zaccho Dance Theatre's Black Futures Artist-in-Residence Program with funding provided by the City of San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative and Office of Economic & Workforce Development.