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20222022ANNUAL REPORTANNUAL REPORT

1446 Market StreetSan Francisco, Ca 94102Epiphany Dance Theater acknowledges the custodians of the land on whichwe live and dance. We are based on Yelamu the traditional, unceded lands ofthe Ohlone People.We pay our respect to elders past, present, and emerging. Visit native-land.ca/ to learn more about the Indigenous history of the placewe call Home.

Epiphany Dance Theater creates thought-provoking, accessibledance performances and educational programs, buildingunderstanding across cultures and ages. On the stage and in thestreet, we illuminate the ordinary and the extraordinary,inspiring social change using art as a vehicle.Our programs include annual performance and educationalprogramming; the highly acclaimed San Francisco TrolleyDances (SFTD), now in its 18th year; and community educationand outreach activities for youth and adults in the Bay Area andaround the world.MISSION MISSION STATEMENTSTATEMENT

We weave cultural advisors and community ambassadors into ourdance-making process, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of ourintergenerational, multi-lingual, and varied socio-economic audiencein the Bay Area. Our success is inextricably linked to the communitieswe serve. We’re committed to offering artists opportunities to sharethe unique breadth of their lived experiences; with equity as one ofour core organizational values. We strive to grow ever morecompetent in navigating and honoring race, age, ethnicity, gender,sexual orientation, religion, identity and ability. We acknowledge that there have existed institutional and structuralhurdles preventing equity and racial justice in this country, causinghistorically marginalized communities to navigate systemic andsystematic violence, prejudice, and intolerance. We resolve to do ourpart in dismantling these systems of subjugation, working to repairand renew our relationships through the performing arts. EQUITY EQUITY STATEMENTSTATEMENT

We have developed infrastructures to aid in community self-determination, creating lasting traditions for celebration,inspiration, and empowerment - but work hard to be in frequentevaluation of our values, privileges, implicit biases and practices ininternal and external engagements. We aim to model the inclusiveand equitable practices we wish to see in the world. We upholdclear accountability metrics in our journey of understanding in orderto achieve these goals:• A diverse internal board and staff that reflects the communities weserve• Increased access to our performance and educational programmingfor those facing systemic challenges, providing events free-of-charge and on-site engagement for houseless and those withoutaccess to technology• Transparency and cultural consultation in collaborative decision-making.• Refine and re-evaluate internal and external policies, procedures,goals, and conduct contributing to Company Culture• Language justice in all promotion and programming• Strategic partnerships and equitable relationships with communitybenefit districts, minority-owned businesses, and non-profitorganizations

EDT STAFFEDT STAFF Kim Epifano is a long-time award winning choreographer, director, performer,vocalist, educator and collaborator. Erasing the boundaries between dance, theaterand music, she is acclaimed for her interdisciplinary, site-specific works thatwelcome new and diverse audiences to the world of dance, creating bridges ofcross-cultural understanding. Kim's curation of SF Trolley Dances and nine yearteaching artist residency at Bessie Carmichael Elementary through Yerba BuenaCenter for the Arts continues to thrive.Kim Epifano - Executive Artistic Director - Board member Zoë Klein - Managing Director - Executive TeamZoë Klein is a choreographer, visual artist, acrobat, lighting designer and activist inthe Bay Area and makes work about the importance of origin as an indigenous,international transracially adopted person, born in Colombia. She co-foundedParadizo Dance in NYC which toured 28 countries over 6 continents. In 2014 shefounded Zoë Klein Productions and was nominated for an Isadora Duncan “Izzie”Dance Award for best ensemble 2018. Zoë has been Producing Director atCounterPulse, Communications Manager at Adoption Museum Project, DevelopmentAssociate at Luna Dance Institute, and Managing Director of FLACC. Zoë hasperformed for Kim Epifano, Ramon Alayo, Rosy Simas, Zaccho Dance Theater,Dancing Earth, and FLACC festivals. She is a proud new mama and continues tomake work questioning ethics and policies around adoption and family separation. Kayla May Paz Suarez - Education & Communications DirectorKayla May Paz Suarez is a Bay Area born, now resident of Spanish Harlem. Kayla May is amulti hyphenate and cultural bearer. KMay uses video, movement, humor and storytellingto reclaim their own narrative. Her main focus in recent works is on the decolonization oftraditional forms of expression and returning to her roots. Joining EDT in 2019, her previousarts-admin experience includes Red Ladder Theater, Berkeley Playhouse, and NewConservatory Theater. Kayla May currently spearheads Epiphany's Kids on Trackcoordination, Annual Educational Programming, digital archiving, social media marketing,and the preparation of EDT's annual report. Serena Pickett - Administrative AssistantSerena Pickett, born and raised in New York City, is a dancer, choreographer, and yogapractitioner. She received her 200 hr yoga teacher training certification at YogaWorks inManhattan in 2018. She moved to San Francisco where she received a BA degree inPerforming Arts and Social Justice in a concentration of dance with an EnvironmentalStudies minor at the University of San Francisco in 2022. Serena has practiced differentforms of movement with experience in learning from dance companies; Pilobolus DanceCompany, Battery Dance Company, American Ballet Theater, and Robert Moses Kin. She iscurrently teaching yoga classes in the Bay Area. Her work is inspired by the humanrelationship with nature, because of this, she has found a love for site specific dance. As ateacher and movement artist, Serena is most interested in reimagining spaces, creating newrooms for awareness, healing, compassion, and play.

2022 was a big year for Epiphany! We collaborated on many innovative projects.Our educational programs were larger than ever. We were back teaching inside and outside ofschools, as well as more live performances on the stage and in the street. We are back regularly inour co-working space at Intersection for the arts.San Francisco Trolley Dances 2022 was so fulfilling with so many people back out and about. We so enjoyed working in the Soma and Chinatown with Artists and CommunityCollaborators. We rejoiced in witnessing both neighborhoods coming back to life in front of our veryeyes since the Covid Pandemic. The Staff, Volunteers and Artists worked hard and made magic,creating an exciting andmemorable weekend for all!2023 brings us many wonderful projects and new programs. We are excited to be chosen as one of 6Artists in Residence at Intersection for the Arts from Jan.-June 2023. Epiphany Dance Theatercelebrates its 25th year. San Francisco Trolley Dances will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Howcan that be? But it is real! We have had many years of incredible collaborations. Art filled educationand more. We continue to reach out and make things happen in San Francisco and beyond!Our upcoming Pilot Summer Program with the Children’s Creativity Museum will provide social-emotional creative experiences in safe and nurturing environment. Culminating in a grandperformance in July 2023 at the Children’s Creativity Museum’s Theater. We are excited to continueour work with CCM, YBCA, Intersection for the Arts, Muni, Market Street Railway, Bessie CarmichaelElementary School, Oasis for Girls and many wonderful funders and individuals. We are lookingforward to sharing these events with you!ARTISTIC DIRECTOR,ARTISTIC DIRECTOR,EXECUTIVE TEAMEXECUTIVE TEAMKIMKIMEPIFANOEPIFANOExecutive Artistic Director & FounderEpiphany Dance Theater Kim Epifano

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSJAMES HUNTER - BOARD PRESIDENT, CEO James has served on Epiphany’s Boardsince the organization was founded in1997, and is currently the President of theBoard and CEO. James is a Design Principalwith The Wiseman Group in San Francisco.James received a Masters of Science in ArtEducation (magna cum laude) from theState University College of Buffalo, NewYork.ARLEEN SANTOS - BOARD TREASURER Arleen joined Epiphany’s Board in 2017.Arlene is a Wealth Management ClientAssociate at US Bank and holds severallicenses and professional memberships.Arlene graduated from San Francisco StateUniversity with a BS in BusinessAdministration, with a concentration inFinance.TODD LABY - BOARD MEMBERTodd joined Epiphany’s Board in 2016. Heis a visual artist and has a background inart direction, product, set, furniture anddigital design. He holds a BS in BusinessEconomics, BA in Advertising Design and aBFA in Furniture, Sculpture and ProductDesign.DYLAN RODOLF - BOARD MEMBERDylan has worked in higher educationdevelopment, cultivating donorrelationships to raise money foruniversity initiatives. Currently a third-year law student at UC Berkeley, studyinglegal frameworks that shape the builtenvironment, including property law,urban planning, housing policy, andsustainable real estate development.RICHARD KITTLE - BOARD MEMBERRichard is an aerial design artist andrigger, who has worked in the Bay AreaDance world for 25 years, with manyoutstanding choreographers includingKim Epifano, Amelia Rudolph, SuzanneGallow, Jo Krieter, Jody Lomask andcompanies like Bandaloop and UpSwing.Richard has 45 years of experience in thebuilding trades—from bridges to boats,cars, homes and art pieces.FRÉDÉRIQUE CLAY - ADVISORY BOARD Frédérique joined Epiphany’s AdvisoryBoard in 2021. A graduate of the ArtsInstitute of San Diego, she is a freelancecreative designer. With a focus onfinancial services for the last 20 years,she has been a creative leader atBlackRock, BGI/iShares, Morgan Stanley,and Victory Capital among others.

As President of the Board of Epiphany Dance Theater, I would like to express my gratitude to all of ourpartners and contributors that have helped make our 25th year an amazing success. We could not do thework we do without the communities which support us and which we serve. The commitment of our boardmembers, the dedication of our management team, and the valuable funding support from agencies andindividual donors allows us to continue to provide programming and rich cultural experiences that reachbroad and diverse audiences throughout our work in theaters, in the streets, in schools, and online.This year we welcomed our audiences back with live performances while we continued to offer onlineaccess. This is only a part of what has made 2022 a year of special accomplishment.As we look back on our 25th year, we continued to adapt to a changed world. We transitioned to a hybridapproach with working in the office, in person, and with online meetings. We weathered staffing changesand embraced distributed leadership. We attended training on diversity and inclusion. Our local work andoutreach continues to be a huge part of what makes Epiphany Dance Theater a strong community ally. Our partnership in bringing “Native Land, Native Hands” to audiences and our ongoing production of San Francisco Trolley Dances highlights our success as an organization that is “small but mighty”.We thank our continued list of funders, especially those who have been with us for many years, and thosenew to the Epiphany Dance Theater family. We continue with our fundamental mission to serve a diverseaudience base through socially relevant and thought provoking material. We also thank the many individualdonors that support the art that has touched their hearts, expanded their minds, brought joy to their lives,and enhanced their experience of community.Our staff and board of directors, our dancers, musicians, and performers; as well as our teachers, students,and audiences; reflect the hope and vision we have for a world where all people are treated with dignity andrespect.Thank you for being a part of the Epiphany Dance Theater community. President of the BoardEpiphany Dance Theater James HunterBOARD PRESIDENTBOARD PRESIDENTJAMESJAMES HUNTERHUNTER

2022 WORKSHOPS2022 WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES& RESIDENCIES

TELLURIDETELLURIDE ACADEMYACADEMYMaster teacher Kim Epifano leadstudents on a magical journey ofmovement, improvisation, martialarts, tumbling, circus arts, moderndance, ballet, theater games, music,singing, storytelling and visual arts.They developed a story-line,participated in a variety ofworkshops!

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Kim has returned teaching Storytelling, Dance, Theater and Visual Arts at Bessie Carmichael inSF's SoMa! This is her 11th year as a resident teacher for Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.BESS I E CAR M ICHAE LBESS I E CAR M ICHAE L

The Art of Abstract StorytellingThis workshop will incorporate movement, body percussion, sound,drawing, sourcing, essence, guts, partnering, improvisation, distillation,imagery, vocalization, theater, text, self and world politics. We will takepencil/pen to large paper, a process of body mapping that revealsmaybe what you did not know was there, working independently andwith the greater village of our class. OASIS FOR GIRLSOASIS FOR GIRLS

KIDS ON TRACK Where can dance take place Many of the students thought dance could only take place in certain areas even though we have had dance indoors and outdoors and have live and virtual performances as well It was very interesting to see their perspective with another instructor In 2022 365 students participated in KOT Workshops 415 students attended KOT Day Fri Oct 21 20 Workshops total 7 Schools served throughout the SF Bay Area

KOT CUL T URE BEA R ERSKOT CUL T URE BEA R ERSCultural Bearers are artists/individuals who hold and express cultural values, customs andpractices between communities. Cultural Bearers are integral to our KOT program bybroadening student understanding of diverse artists, dance forms, and cultures. Ourcuration of SFTD artists are invited to participate as Cultural Bearers to participate via inperson and virtual teachings online at our KOT workshops. This exposure increases studentengagement, and prepares them for the performance they see on KOT Day Friday Oct. 21,2022.CHARYA BURTSoMa Culture BearerMaster Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher andFounder of Charya Burt Cambodian Dance.An acclaimed master dancer, choreographer,vocalist, and teacher of Classical CambodianDance.MEGAN LOWE DANCESChinatown Culture BearerWith an affinity for dynamic places andpartners, Megan Lowe Dances is directed bya choreographer of Chinese and Irishdescent. MLD explores complex identitiesand experiences by tackling unusual physicalsituations. MLD deepens connections withAsian American Pacific Islandercommunities.

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE PROGRAMMINGPROGRAMMING

IMPACT & ACCESSIBILITYIMPACT & ACCESSIBILITYIt takes month s of p lannin g to m ake SF Trol l ey Da nces h appen each y ear.Cur ation of si tes an d comp anies happe ns ove r a ye ar pri or to the ev ent, n ot tomen tion city p ermits , and rehear sal sc hedul ing fo r each indiv idual compa n yreq uires caref ul com munica tion a nd or ganizi ng. To say t here a re man y mov ingpar ts is an un dersta tement .In the SF TD 20 22 Fil m, (in partn ership with Loren Rober tson P roduct ions) we ar erem inded of th e resi liency and c ulture of th e SoM a and Chinat own. T he fil m is anint roduc tion t o the histor y of t he Fil ipino and C h inese commu nities in Sa nFra ncisc o. Our dance films serve as an educ ationa l tool for u pcomin g KOTpro gramm ing an d acti vates our st udent s and perfor mers t o rein trodu c ethe mselv es to these sites in a d eeper way. A ll of our p erform ances are fi lmed a ndava ilabl e to v iewing pleas ure ye ar rou nd. W e hope to co ntinue to pr ovideacc essib l e hig h qual ity ar t to o ur exi sting audie n ce, a nd gen eratio ns of artcon sciou s art makers to co me!

Welcome d b ack 3 L eadTour Guide s & 20Volunteers Equipped o ur staf f withbluetooth microph onesCollaborat ed with newBay Area t alent Stationed at the YerbaBuena Cent er for theArts!In 2022 we...PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMINGPERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING WELCOME BACK TO SITE SPECIFIC DANCE TOURS!WELCOME BACK TO SITE SPECIFIC DANCE TOURS!In 2022 we presented to an audienceof over 3000 in person and onlineviews and engagements. We collaborated with over 90 diverseBay Area artists and companiesthrough programming such as… Native Land, Native Hands 5 Site-Specific shows by Urban Jazz Dance Collective SFTD 19th Annual performancesbetween the SoMa and Chinatownneighborhoods.

Directed/Written/Choreographed: Antoine HunterMusic composed: Radha MehtaDramaturgy: Kim EpifanoCostume design: Jhia JacksonLead Deaf Actors: Jac Cook, Sarah Young Bear-BrownUrban Jazz Dance Company: Kelly Garrett, Marissa Head,Cynthia Rodriguez, Danielle Silk, Zahna Simon, PiperThomasson, Korea Venters, Geraldine Wong, Linda Steele IIUJDC Admin Team: Zahna SimonTechnical Dir & Project Manager: Zoë KleinProduction Associate & Stage Manager: Sanie BrockTechnical Assistants: Kim Epifano & Abigail ArmendarisASL Interpreters: Deanna Annie Dieckman, Juan Ramirez,Dane Lentz, Valerie Avila, Pilar Marsh NATIVE LAND,NATIVE LAND, NATIVE HANDSNATIVE HANDS

APRIL 30, MAY 7 & 14 2022APRIL 30, MAY 7 & 14 2022NATIVE LAND, NATIVE HANDSNATIVE LAND, NATIVE HANDS"Who truly owns the sculptures is a reallygood question you just asked. But so is whoowns the land. Why did the City of SanFrancisco place that sculpture there? Whythis street? Why did the street change; whereis the garden that used to be here, the placeI would sit and have lunch, the circle that’snow v-shaped? Why did the people ofBerkeley want to keep Tilden’s Bear Huntsculpture?” - Antoine Hunter

Produced by: Epiphany Dance TheaterCo-curated by: Kim Epifano & Zoë KleinCommunications & Education Director: Kayla May Paz SuarezSound Engineer & Sound Rental: Patrick SimmsPhotographers: Amani Photography & Kyle AdlerVideography: Loren Robertson ProductionsSFTD Theme Song: Essie ThomasVoice Overs: Michelle Gardner, Princess Abuluyan, Kayla May Paz Suarez, Kim EpifanoKids On Track Lead Teachers: Kim Epifano, Kayla May Paz Suarez, KJ DahlawLead Tour Guides: Heidi Erickson, Michelle Gardner, Jenny Perfilio, Kayla May Paz SuarezAssistant Tour Guides: James Hunter, Todd Laby, Dylan Rodolf, Ed WhitemanVolunteers: Eleanor Bronner, Hanna Cai, Amy Carlton, Sharon Shuqing Guo, Yiting Huang,Isabel Ponce, Junhui Ran, Ben Tan, Paula Vallers, Maureen Merrigan-Whiteman, SamsonZhang, Matthew ZhuPERFORMANCES BYBallet22Charya Burt with Alexis AlrichGrrrl BrigadeFlying Angels Chinese Dance CompanyMegan Lowe DancesEpiphany Dance Theater with CelloJoeIn dedication: This 2022 SFTD is dedicated in loving memory of Steven Gluckstern, a lover of the arts and one of the original supporters of this special event. SFTD 2022SFTD 202219TH ANNUAL - SOMA TO CHINATOWN19TH ANNUAL - SOMA TO CHINATOWNONLINE FILM VIRTUAL PREMIERED NOV 5TH 2022

2019 ~1,823 in person 2022 ~1,800 In person 2,193 Virtual2020 Virtual SFTD 5,300 views2021 ~2,000 in person 6,981 VirtualWHO'S WATCHING ?WHO'S WATCHING ?

SOMA SITESSOMA SITES"Best year ever! I cried so much itwas so beautiful,all fantastic. "Welcome Table - Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsSite #1- East Garden, YBCASite #2 - Oché Wat Té Ou Reflection PoolSite #3 - Children's Creativity Museum

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CHINATOWN SITESCHINATOWN SITESWelcome Table/Site #1 -Woh Hei Yuen ParkSite #2 - Willie "Woo Woo" Wong PlaygroundSite #3 -Chinese Cultural Center

FLYING ANGELS CHINESE DANCE COMPANYMEGAN LOWE DANCESEPIPHANY DANCE THEATER

SFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEYSFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEY

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK This was amazing First it was so well organized and left on time The lead tour guides were kind informative funny and competent Kept us all safe and on track Each dance performance was professional and so well done The dancers seemed to be having fun and also conveyed their passion for what they do Serious playful funny and moving are just a few thoughts that come to mind I LOVED them all but was especially moved by GRRRRL Brigade as I have teenage granddaughters I felt their power and love Tears of feminist pride This was best ever Really interesting varied excellent venues nightlines good Love this program and the opportunity to showcase local dance groups in our fabulous neighborhoods I also like the cross section of audience members Thanks for providing a venue and format for our artists to perform and be appreciated So amazing to watch Enjoyed the dances that came along with a little tour around San Francisco would recommend to anyone Very creative and different It was great I love the idea of it being accessible and free for everyone and being professional at the same time I discovered two new sites the reflection garden and Woh Hei Yuen Park All of the dance groups were wonderful

SFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEYSFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEY

SFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEYSFTD 2022 AUDIENCE SURVEY

ONLINE ENGAGEMENTONLINE ENGAGEMENTIn 2022 EDT hired web developer and designer Richard Carrion to give our website a new look!New features include: updated banners and animations on every page, a gallery sorted by year,youth and adult programming registration for workshops, SFTD event page and much more!18.2% returning visitors81.8% new visitorsOur top visited pages in 2022 were SFTD Event Page and the Gallery page

1,084 as of Dec. 20221,064 Likes in Dec. 2021SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTSOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT974 as of Dec. 2022REACHPAGE & PROFILE VISITS TOP CITIES

SPECIAL THANKS TO OURSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS, FUNDERS2022 SPONSORS, FUNDERSAND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

COMING UP IN 2023COMING UP IN 2023Summer Camp at Children's Creativity Museum EDT staff & Teaching ArtistsSan Francisco Trolley DancesCelebrate 25 years of EDT and 20 years of SFTD

CREDITSCREDITS55Photo contributions:Amani WadeKyle AdlerAndrew MoggRichard KittleLaura BurrusKim EpifanoKayla May Paz SuarezZoe KleinJames Hunter

2022 Annual Report Design & Preparation by:Paz Productions