Towards Belonging

About the Project

Towards Belonging is a powerful dance film with original spoken-word poetry and music. Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey and her company Maraya Performing Arts create a deeply moving piece that unapologetically acknowledges systemic racism, with an urgent call to act and create change. Filmed at the Arts Park @ Chollas Creek, home to Writerz Blok, this love letter to Southeastern San Diego shares the joys and challenges of the neighborhood through evocative narrative, graffiti art and movement, while shattering biases and celebrating the deep pride, culture and history of the region.

Towards Belonging is Made Possible in Part by Generous Support from Robin and Larry Rusinko.

Jasmine Rafael and Ala Tiatia. Photo by Beto Soto.

(L-R) Ala Tiatia, Gil Sotu and Jasmine Rafael. Photo by Grace Madamba.

Alyssa Junious

Jasmine Rafael

Ala Tiatia

Director/Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey (left) and Director of Photography, Eboni Harvey rehearsing a film angle. Photo by Beto Soto.

(L-R) Jasmine Rafael, Director/Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey (demonstrating lift in air), Ala Tiatia. Photo by Beto Soto.

La Jolla Playhouse’s “Towards Belonging” a harmonious mix of stories told through music, dance, art and poetry
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