EIGHT/MOVES

EIGHT/MOVES is a contemporary dance company dedicated to breaking boundaries and creating unity through movement. We bring artists, audiences, and communities together to empower marginalized voices, bridge gaps between communities, and utilize the universal language of dance to generate social and cultural change.

learn about our work.

“Beauty, power, hope, commitment. The dancing was just incredible…the cast had such strong technique and a palette of embodied skills…The [dances] are simply stunning, and the dancers give 110% through and through. The craft and intention sweeps you in.”

— Jill Randall

“For years, Mia J. Chong has stood out as a dancer with several of the Bay Area’s boldest companies, including Post: Ballet and ODC/Dance. Now she’s stepping out with her own choreography — but with some powerhouse mentors by her side.”

— Rachel Howard

“If the debut performance was any indication, this company is certainly going to be one to watch in the coming years.”

— Heather Desaulniers

WHAT'S NEXT

support our upcoming performances.

Donate today to support Season 2, the exciting follow-up to an unforgettable inaugural performance series this past summer. We greatly appreciate contributions of all sizes.

We make our art so we can share it with you! Join our EIGHT/MOVES family by making a tax-deductible donation today!

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watch our dance film.

Our dance film, Sonder, has been selected for numerous film festivals throughout the United States and worldwide! With intricate choreography by Artistic Director Mia J. Chong, stunning direction by RJ Muna, and resonant music by Daniel Berkman, Sonder is EIGHT/MOVES’ first-ever project, marking the start of an exciting new company’s history. Find a screening near you!

SEPT 14 | Boston Dance Film Festival (Boston, MA, USA) - Selected

SEPT 21 | Ketchikan Dance Film Festival (Ketchikan, AK, USA) - Selected

OCT 11 | Inspired Dance Film Festival (Surry Hills, NSW, AUS) - Semi-Finalist

OCT 19 | Exeter Dance International Film Festival (Stepcote Hill, ENG, UK) - Nominee for Best Dance Ensemble, Choreography, and General Category

OCT 19 | Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) - Selected

OCT 20 | San Francisco Dance Film Festival (San Francisco, CA, USA) - Selected

OCT 25 | Seoul Whistler Film Festival (Seoul, Yongsan, SKR) - Selected

NOV 2 | Frame x Frame Film Festival (Houston, TX, USA) - Selected

NOV 8 | Dance Camera Istanbul (Beyoglu-Istanbul, TR) - Selected

NOV 15 | IMMAGI]NA Film Festival (Pozzuoli, NA, IT) - Selected

APR 2025 | Rethink Dance Film Festival (La Crosse, WI) - Selected

MAY 24 | SF Bay Area AAPI Dance Film Night by Megan Lowe + Rose Huey - Selected