San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest presents Respect! Podcast hosted by Micaya, founder-producer/ artistic director of DanceFest and Brandy Beazly. Every episode features different artists who are a part of this year's program. You can look forward to witnessing dance related discussions with these artists and getting to know more about them and the pieces they created for the world premiere for this year's SFIHHDF show.
Micaya and Brandy sit down with Tsiambwom “T” Akuchu, a Los Angeles-based hip-hop and theatre artist, choreographer, and movement director.
T is a faculty member at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where he teaches street dance with an emphasis on its history and cultural foundations. Through his project-based company, TanzBlack Theatre, he creates concert dance works that explore the intersection of hip-hop, street dance, and physical theatre.
His work has been presented at notable festivals and platforms, including DANCE NOW NYC, SoloDuo NYC, Dumbo Dance Festival, Austin Dance Festival, and (de) Color-es Festival, among others.
This year, T brings his work FORWARD, Always to the SFIHHDF stage. In this episode, join Micaya and Brandy as they explore T’s artistic journey, cultural influences, creative practice, and the experiences that have shaped his work as an artist and choreographer.
24 Oct 2026
Respect! DanceFest Weekly with Nu.Skin
Hosts Micaya and Brandy sit down with David of Nu.Skin, an emerging Montreal-based breaking collective known for competing, creating performances, and exploring innovative choreographic approaches. Rooted in the culture and traditions of breaking, Nu.Skin champions the dance form as a powerful art form in its own right while continuing to push its creative boundaries.
In this engaging conversation, David shares insights into his personal journey, the collective’s vision and artistic practice, and Cont@ct, Nu.Skin’s featured work at this year’s SFIHHDF. The discussion offers a deeper look into the collective’s approach to breaking, its creative process, and much more.
17 Oct 2026
Respect! DanceFest Weekly with Teté
Micaya and Brandy sit down with Mexican movement artist, dancer, educator, choreographer, and director Teté Hanan Fong for a powerful conversation at the intersection of urban dance, Afro-diasporic roots, and contemporary performance.
A first-place winner at Hip Hop International, World of Dance, and Feel the Bounce, Teté sees dance as more than an art form—it’s a pathway to human development, self-discovery, and collective transformation.
They dive into her company, Lemuria Movers, and Orgullo Latino, the powerful piece they’re bringing to the 28th Annual SF International Hip Hop DanceFest. Exploring our inner demons, our differences, and the power of love to overcome them all, Orgullo Latino is a moving reminder of what connects us. ✨
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