sarAika

movement collective

We make dance for and about people.

All photos are by BeccaVision unless mentioned.

WHAT'S NEXT?

International Human Rights Art Festival 2024

Sunday December 15th, 7 pm EST @The Tank

Premiering a new duet “Skin Deep”(work in progress). This will be the first time we present this work live and this will also be the last performance of the year.

This festival showcases works which revolves around pressing social issues such as climate change, religion, immigration, caregiving, identity, diversity, LGBTQIA+, women’s empowerment, and more.
IHRAF’s mission is to amplify the critical voices of artists who bring human rights issues to the forefront of conversation and to inspire social change around the world.

sarAika movement collective

Guest show for
Et Alia Theater’s Gala

12/12, 6:30 PM  @ The Flea

Join us in celebrating Et Alia Theater’s 5th anniversary at their Gala! This amazing company creates theater for and about international women, empowering voices that deserve to be heard. sarAika had the privilege of directing and choreographing Et Alia’s 2022 production of Stella, Come Home, and we are excited to support them as they continue to inspire and elevate the voices of international artists. Let’s all come together to support this incredible theater company and the powerful work they do! We will perform “When is enough?”.

sarAika movement collective

Spoke The Hub Holiday Benefit Concert

12/14 7:30pm @ Spoke The Hub

An event that brings together Dance, Music, and Theater to raise funds for Spoke The Hub, a key arts hub in Brooklyn. The funds raised will help them purchase and install state-of-the-art LED theater and gallery lighting systems, as well as make much-needed improvements to their studio. Come enjoy a fantastic evening of performances while supporting this vital community space!  We will perform “When is enough?”.

sarAika movement collective

Monthly Hangout
Every 1st Wednesday

Japanese Happy New Year Edition!

1/1/2025 Time TBD
@C5BK (5 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206)

Celebtrate the first day of 2025 with the authentic Japanese celebration food “Ozouni”, a soup dish with mochi!

What to Expect: 

  • A Safe Space: Whether you’re a longtime friend or new to the group, everyone is welcome!
  • Share Ideas: Bring your thoughts and experiences to the table.
  • Enjoy Music & Dance: Let loose and have some fun!
  • Make New Friends: Connect with old friends and meet new ones.

This is a free entrance event designed for everyone to enjoy casually. So, come on over, invite your friends, and let’s make some wonderful memories together!

What we offer

Perform our works at your event

We’ve performed for over 70 events throughout NYC and broadly since 2021.

Create your work

Commision. 
We do commit to maximize your company’s artistry and dancers abilities.

Model for your arts

For students to professional artists.
From basic line to complexed shape.
Your artistry × our artistry

Share our methodology

Full range of motion by:
Joints fluidity, Dynamic weight shifting, Reflective floor-work. And how creating space inside our body reflects outside space.

Our mission

sarAika movement collective advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the dance ecosystem. As spokeswomen of immigrants, women, POC, and queer in NYC, we strive to create art representing and empowering the communities we belong to.

sarAika makes dance for and about people.

About us

Sara Pizzi

Choreographer, dancer, director,

conceptual artist

Sara Pizzi (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, conceptual artist and director from Italy. In 2020, Sara defined her creative space S|R|P|Z collaborating with local artists in order to achieve her goal of creating art as a non-activist documentary of this world to explain what it should be changed, to give some possibilities of change and create space of reflection. 

Aika Takeshima

Dance artist, choreographer,

DEI practitioner

Aika Takeshima(she/her) is a dance artist, choreographer, DEI practitioner, and co-director of the sarAika movement collective from Japan. She is also a founder of “LIVABALL,” a DEI (Diversity Inclusion Equity) consultant. She creates dance works and advocates for a more inclusive society for her ultimate goal: to help people find more freedom and possibilities in themselves, aiming to make society more livable to all.

Our team

Faustine Lavie

dancer

Mayu Nakaya

dancer

Haley Morgan

Dancer, Administrater & Marketer

Maitlin Jordan

Dancer

Arianna Wellmoney

Actoress

REBECCA MARCELA OVIATT/BECCAVISION

PHOTO&VIDEOGRAPHER

Carol Prud’homme Davis

RESIDENCY ARTIST

What others are saying about our past works

Contribution for us means

As immigrants, women, POC, and queer, we strive to create art that represents and empowers the communities to which we belong. Our collective comprises artists from our communities who perform and produce artworks that reflect topical aspects and personal insights delivered for our communities to spark empowerment, reflection, and inspiration.
If you believe in the power of art to empower communities, we would appreciate your support and donation. Every small or large donation is appreciated and fundamental in realizing our dreams and empowering our communities.

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