Collaborations

Gibson Mahnke and Sara Yamada present "kami," an evening-length show exploring how culture quietly shapes us as we grow, featuring the Warbler Ensemble and dancers from the USC Kaufman School of Dance (Lead Choreographer: Tyler Chang) (Photo courtsey of Daniel Sun)

Gibson Mahnke and Sara Yamada present "kami," an evening-length show exploring how culture quietly shapes us as we grow, featuring the Warbler Ensemble and dancers from the USC Kaufman School of Dance (Lead Choreographer: Tyler Chang) (Photos © USC 2025; Courtesy of USC Thornton School of Music / Photo credit by Crystal Tang)

Gibson Mahnke and Sara Yamada present "kami," an evening-length show exploring how culture quietly shapes us as we grow, featuring the Warbler Ensemble and dancers from the USC Kaufman School of Dance (Lead Choreographer: Tyler Chang) (Photo courtsey of Daniel Sun)

Gibson Mahnke and Sara Yamada present "kami," an evening-length show exploring how culture quietly shapes us as we grow, featuring the Warbler Ensemble and dancers from the USC Kaufman School of Dance (Lead Choreographer: Tyler Chang) (Photo courtsey of Daniel Sun)

A dance film sponsored by the Movement in Motion collective, directed by Olivia Brancato and choreographed by Tyler Chang. Official Selection for the Boston Dance Film Festival, Fuselage Dance Film Festival, College Dance Film Festival, Inspired Dance Film Festival, Ketchikan Dance Film Festival, and Asian American Dance Festival.

A dance film sponsored by the Movement in Motion collective, directed by Olivia Brancato and choreographed by Tyler Chang. Official Selection for the Boston Dance Film Festival, Fuselage Dance Film Festival, College Dance Film Festival, Inspired Dance Film Festival, Ketchikan Dance Film Festival, and Asian American Dance Festival.

A dance film sponsored by the Movement in Motion collective, directed by Olivia Brancato and choreographed by Tyler Chang. Official Selection for the Boston Dance Film Festival, Fuselage Dance Film Festival, College Dance Film Festival, Inspired Dance Film Festival, Ketchikan Dance Film Festival, and Asian American Dance Festival.

A dance film sponsored by the Movement in Motion collective, directed by Olivia Brancato and choreographed by Tyler Chang. Official Selection for the Boston Dance Film Festival, Fuselage Dance Film Festival, College Dance Film Festival, Inspired Dance Film Festival, Ketchikan Dance Film Festival, and Asian American Dance Festival.

Choreography by: Tyler Chang, Cast: Chris Chun, Tyler Chang

Choreography by: Tyler Chang, Cast: Chris Chun, Tyler Chang

Choreography by: Tyler Chang, Cast: Chris Chun, Tyler Chang

Choreography by: Tyler Chang, Cast: Chris Chun, Tyler Chang

Collaboration at the Centre National de la Danse featuring choreography by Catherine Cruise, Elizabeth Smiley, and Katie Tapalaga

Collaboration at the Centre National de la Danse featuring choreography by Catherine Cruise, Elizabeth Smiley, and Katie Tapalaga

Collaboration at the Centre National de la Danse featuring choreography by Catherine Cruise, Elizabeth Smiley, and Katie Tapalaga

Collaboration at the Centre National de la Danse featuring choreography by Catherine Cruise, Elizabeth Smiley, and Katie Tapalaga

The Warbler Ensemble, joined by Kyson Kai (Photo © USC 2025; Used with permission by the USC Thornton School of Music Office of Communications / Photos by Willow Cai)

The Warbler Ensemble, joined by Kyson Kai (Photo © USC 2025; Used with permission by the USC Thornton School of Music Office of Communications / Photos by Willow Cai)

The Warbler Ensemble, joined by Kyson Kai (Photo © USC 2025; Used with permission by the USC Thornton School of Music Office of Communications / Photos by Willow Cai)

The Warbler Ensemble, joined by Kyson Kai (Photo © USC 2025; Used with permission by the USC Thornton School of Music Office of Communications / Photos by Willow Cai)

Co-Choreographed and performed by Irena Yin, Tyler Chang, and Rhaine Marquardt

Co-Choreographed and performed by Irena Yin, Tyler Chang, and Rhaine Marquardt

Co-Choreographed and performed by Irena Yin, Tyler Chang, and Rhaine Marquardt

Co-Choreographed and performed by Irena Yin, Tyler Chang, and Rhaine Marquardt