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La MaMa Moves presents Crossroads by Pioneers Go East Collective + Luminary Award honoring Annina Nosei & Janet Wong + Fundraiser

  • La MaMa- The Club 74 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003 (map)

Sunday May 10th (matinee) - Split bill:


Antonym: the opposite of nostalgia 
by Sugar Vendil


A memoir of a Filipinx American childhood that interweaves chamber music, dance, and nonlinear theater in an interdisciplinary performance. Choreography and music by Sugar Vendil. Premiered at the Out-FRONT! Festival 2026 in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Judson Church

A Sea in Motion
by Pioneers Go East Collective

In collaboration with Alexa Grae (composer), Symara Sarai (choreographer), and Gian Marco Riccardo Lo Forte (director/ filmmaker)

A Sea In-MOTION symbolizes social change, reflecting the unrest and unpredictability we all experience in today’s world. The project is deeply influenced by Françoise d'Eaubonne's Eco-Feminist insights and Guattari's LGBTQ+ theories. Developed with residencies at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park (2024); and Socrates Sculpture Park Fellowship 2025-26)

Luminary Award honoring Annina Nosei & Janet Wong + Fundraiser by Pioneers Go East Collective

Presented as part of the La MaMa Moves Dance Festival

2026 Benefit Committee: Kimberly Bartosik · David Blasher · John C. Robinson · Rachel McKinstry, Triskelion Arts · Jasmine Hearn · Nicky Paraiso

Award Presenter to Janet Wong: Charmaine Warren

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3pm:

3pm - show

3:45pm - Award Ceremony

4pm - food & drinks