Velocity Dance Center

Today’s the DAY! Premiere of Chameleon by Bennyroyce Royon

THERE WILL BE FOOD ON SALE by Chef Jonnah Ayalah so COME HUNGRY

We can’t wait to see you there.

The premiere of Chameleon is TOMORROW!

Sep 4 | 7:30pm
Sep 5 | 7:30pm
Sep 6 | 2pm
Filipino Community Center | 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

Presented by Bennyroyce Royon and Velocity Dance Center at the Filipino Community Center

CHAMELEON: A JOURNEY OF Q***R JOY AND REINVENTION
Chameleon, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance experience by artist Bennyroyce Royon, offers a profound exploration of reinvention, boundless creativity, and q***r joy. This powerful work delves deep into personal lived experiences, confronting past traumas and celebrating the discovery of supportive communities. Through visceral, dynamic movement, innovative visual design, and compelling theatrical elements, “Chameleon” guides audiences on a transformative journey. It illuminates the resilience of the human spirit and the empowering process of shaping an unapologetic future—one that is authentic, vibrant, and filled with hope. The performance serves as a powerful testament to personal evolution and the beauty of self-acceptance.

The premiere of Chameleon is DAYS away!

SEP 4 | 7:30PM
SEP 5 | 7:30PM
SEP 6 | 2PM
Filipino Community Center | 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

CHAMELEON: A JOURNEY OF Q***R JOY AND REINVENTION
Chameleon, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance experience by artist Bennyroyce Royon, offers a profound exploration of reinvention, boundless creativity, and q***r joy. This powerful work delves deep into personal lived experiences, confronting past traumas and celebrating the discovery of supportive communities. Through visceral, dynamic movement, innovative visual design, and compelling theatrical elements, “Chameleon” guides audiences on a transformative journey. It illuminates the resilience of the human spirit and the empowering process of shaping an unapologetic future—one that is authentic, vibrant, and filled with hope. The performance serves as a powerful testament to personal evolution and the beauty of self-acceptance.

OUT THERE FESTIVAL 2026!

SEP 29 - OCT 13 Two jam packed weeks of shows, talks, parties, and workshops

www.velocitydancecenter.org for more info

We can’t wait to see you there! Get a full festival pass and see EVERYTHING (workshops are a separate registration, but they’re also FREE)

Get a FULL FESTIVAL PASS or a HEADLINER PASS and get in the action!

Akoiya Harris jay carlon Vlada Kremenović Jesse Zaritt Sara Shelton Mann kytrnada Tariq Mitri Sadesss kelly langeslay naomi macalalad bragin Milvia Pacheco Alice Gosti

The premiere of Chameleon is ONE WEEK away!

Sep 4 | 7:30pm
Sep 5 | 7:30pm
Sep 6 | 2pm
Filipino Community Center | 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

Presented by Bennyroyce Royon and Velocity Dance Center at the Filipino Community Center

CHAMELEON: A JOURNEY OF Q***R JOY AND REINVENTION
Chameleon, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance experience by artist Bennyroyce Royon, offers a profound exploration of reinvention, boundless creativity, and q***r joy. This powerful work delves deep into personal lived experiences, confronting past traumas and celebrating the discovery of supportive communities. Through visceral, dynamic movement, innovative visual design, and compelling theatrical elements, “Chameleon” guides audiences on a transformative journey. It illuminates the resilience of the human spirit and the empowering process of shaping an unapologetic future—one that is authentic, vibrant, and filled with hope. The performance serves as a powerful testament to personal evolution and the beauty of self-acceptance.

Bridge Project + OUT THERE applications are due SEP 1!

Head to the Opportunities page under Artist Programs on velocitydancecenter.org to find out how to apply, eligibility criteria, and who’s on the panel!

Starting to plan your next few months? Our Fall workshop series in collaboration with Rituals BALLET RITUALS is HERE!

What a huge bounty of creative explorations!

AKOIYA HARRIS
SEP 29 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Horton and hollerin’ INT/PRO

JAY CARLON
OCT 2 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Body as Altar OPEN LEVEL

VLADA KREMENOVIĆ
OCT 6 9:30-11:30am Kerry | Fluid Dynamics OPEN LEVEL

JESSE ZARITT
10/9 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Studio Practice

SARA SHELTON MANN
OCT 13 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Practice as Performance OPEN LEVEL

DAVID ROUSSÈVE
NOV 10 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Speaking and Dancing, A Composition Workshop INT/PRO

All these practitioners are performing in our city as well. Most are part of Velocity’s OUT THERE 2026 West coast Experimental Dance Festival.

David Roussève is performing Becoming Daddy AF at On the Boards DEC 10-12. Be sure to get your tickets!