Nava Dance Theatre Performs ‘Rogue Gestures’ at APAP Conference in New York
Please join Nava Dance Theater at APAP in New York this January, courtesy of Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Nava’s ‘Rogue Gestures’ will be performed in the AAPI Dance Festival, an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre.
AAPI Dance Festival (Sunday)
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026
4:15–6:15 pm
Ailey Citigroup Theatre, 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Featured performances by:
Naomi Funaki (A4’s 2025 Jadin Wong Fellow)
Sun Kim Dance Theatre
Nava Dance Theatre
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Tickets: $25 for each showcase, or $40 for a full festival pass.
The full festival pass includes access to both Saturday and Sunday showcases at Ailey Citigroup Theatre in addition to the Rising Stars showcase at City Center on Saturday, Jan 11 from 7–9 pm.
About the AAPI Dance Festival
The AAPI Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance and choreography that highlights the artistry and innovation of choreographers of Asian descent, presented as part of the Dance Managers Collective’s APAP showcase at City Center and the Ailey Citigroup Theatre.
Organized by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the festival features two showcases at Ailey Studios with performances by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, A4’s Jadin Wong Fellow, and other acclaimed companies, as well as the Rising Stars showcase at City Center, spotlighting emerging choreographic talent.
The AAPI Dance Festival is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and individual donors like you.