With support from the California Arts Council, UNA will develop and present the SF performances of ‘’Beyond” (working title). Beyond is a performance project that collectively involves dance, drag, live music and set design, and brings representation to Queer and gender queer performers. Beyond asks questions to intentionally deepen themes of Queer intimacy, experiences within the gender spectrum, and what it means to uncover our authenticity and experience life outside societal norms. At least 90% of the collaborators will be LGBTQIA+. We will also bring on a Production Manager role as well as publicist to assist with the successful scope, reach, and execution of our production.
This project will include dance education and community outreach programming that includes sliding scale workshops and free showings throughout the year that specifically engage in themes from the work.
Una’s core programs for the SF Bay Area include dance classes, workshops, studio showings and theater performances. The company also creates dance for film, outdoor performances and online streaming of our performances to create more accessibility to dance and performance.
Una has multiple performances and free studio showings a year in San Francisco, as well as international touring, teaching and choreographic commissions. In the Bay Area, we teach ongoing classes for the LINES Ballet Training Program’s curriculum, affordable public dance classes, as well as seasonal workshops open to the public throughout the year. These classes and workshops are accessible to a range of movement backgrounds and experience levels. Una also provides mentorship for young artists, dancers and choreographers as well as outreach with public schools and youth dance programs that include workshops, showings and q&a discussions. Una is currently a partner/company in residence with Lowell Public High School in SF and Westlake School for Performing Arts in Daly City.
Una has been presented by UCCS/ENT Center, Z Space, the 92NY Harkness Mainstage Series, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, the Chutzpah! Festival/BCMAS in Vancouver, Port Hardy, Campbell River, Sointula and Alert Bay – performing for and engaging in cultural exchange with the ‘Namgis First Nation Community, Fusion International (Japan) in Kaga and Tokyo, co-presented by the ODC Theater, presented by the Spectrum Dance Festival at The Launchpad, Movement Research at the Judson Church, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out, Springboard Danse Montreal, and more.
Chuck has been an Artist in Residence of RoundAntennae, Berkeley Ballet Theater, Fusion International (Japan), Brooklyn College/CUNY Dance Initiative, The Launchpad/Dance Initiative (CO), 92nd St. Y, and a choreographic fellow for the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation NDCL. They were also a recipient of the Inaugural Illume Award, the Rainin Opportunity Fund and a USAI grant from the MidAtlantic Foundation.

