SHIFT: An inclusive dance event for dancers with and without disabilities

Monthly Community Event (No.8)

SHIFT: An inclusive dance experience for dancers with and without disabilities.

No dance experience needed.

All levels welcome.

Get your monthly dance boost and connect with mind, body, and soul in a judgement-free supportive environment. Learn from esteemed dance artists, connect with like-minded people, and groove to good vibes.

At SHIFT we are SHIFTing dance class culture. You won’t be shamed for resting, learning at your own pace, and dancing in your own way. Dance is a universal language that belongs to everybody.

For SHIFT.8, we are shifting things up. Infinite Flow Company Artist Ryann Mason will be leading a musical theater workshop.

No dance experience required. No singing experience require. At the same time, for those who have experience, expect to learn something new.

Following the dance workshop, we will transition into social hour and content creation hour where you will have a choice to shoot video of what you learned in class.

Come unleash the DANCER inside of you!

And yes, we will send you your videos!

Limited to 30 dancers.

Save your spot.

ASL interpretation included.

State your access needs in the registration form.

Date: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025

Time: 12:15-3:15pm

Address:

Atomic Ballroom
17961 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614

Schedule:12pm Check in begins. Studio available for warm-up.

12:15-12:45pm Warm-Up

12:45-1:30pm Combo

1:30-1:45pm Break

1:45-2:30pm Combo

2:30-3:15pm Social Hour + #ThisIsDance Dance Challenge Content Creation

Experience Fee: Sliding Scale $15-35

• We are limiting to 30 dancers. Be sure to sign up early.
• On the registration form, state any access needs and accommodations we should be aware of.
• No transfers to other individuals and future events. No refunds. If you sign up and can't make it, consider this a donation you are making to help keep the community programs going.
• If you want to sign up, but are not in a position to pay for it, write to us at info@infiniteflowdance.org - We have 1-2 volunteer roles per event you may be able to fill in, in exchange. Volunteers are expected to show up to the time specified (usually 30 min before the event) and take direction.

** If the event is not sold out, we will allow for attendees to pay in person at check in for $25.

Your Dance Workshop Leads:

Ryann Mason (She/They) - Company Artist, Infinite Flow Dance.

Dress: Come dressed in something you are comfortable moving in. For those who are standing, we recommend shoes with a smooth sole that you can pivot in (vs tennis shoes that have rubbery soles that stick). If you plan to glam up for the videoshoot portion, come dressed and mostly camera ready. There is a small dressing room with some mirrors in case you want to touch up. We have our "When in doubt, dance it out" t-shirts for purchase at $30.

What to bring: Water bottle. Snack donations always welcome!

Contact For Questions:

Marisa Hamamoto

Marisa@InfiniteFlowDance.org

949-267-8751 (Please text first before calling. Autistic folks, you know what I'm talking about lol.)

Infinite Flow Dance is an award-winning Los Angeles-based professional dance company that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with diverse, intersectional identities. As a nonprofit, our mission is to advance disability inclusion, one dance at a time. Since 2015, Infinite Flow has performed over 350 times, from school assemblies to events at Apple, Microsoft, adidas, and Red Bull, and other high-profile corporations. Our dance videos have been viewed over 100 million times across social media, and our dancers have been featured on NBC Today, Good Morning America, PBS, Inside Edition, and other national and international media outlets. Infinite Flow was founded by Marisa Hamamoto, a stroke survivor and late-diagnosed Autistic. Marisa recently became the first professional dancer named People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” Infinite Flow Dance is a robust social justice entity committed to radical inclusion, systems change, and producing transformational experiences. Infinite Flow Dance is available for performances, keynotes, panels, school assemblies, and accessibility & inclusion workshops, virtually and in person.

About Your Workshop Leads:

Ryann Mason (She/They): Ryann "Ry" Mason was born and raised in Bedford, Virginia, at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She identifies as a queer force of nature (she/they) and has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder that necessitates the use of a wheelchair. Ry’s dance journey began 21 years ago when she was recruited for a Nutcracker performance, leading her to train extensively in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, modern, hip-hop, and more. Ry’s advocacy journey began with her Instagram page “Chronically Ry” in 2017, sharing her story and connecting with a broader community. In 2019, Ry won the title of Ms. Wheelchair Virginia, serving through 2021 due to COVID-19, and became a prominent disability advocate. She has spoken at events like the National Institute of Health’s celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and has been featured in publications like Women’s Day, Forbes, and Teen Vogue. With over 16 years of healthcare experience, Ry has worked as an EMT, registered nurse, school nurse, postpartum bedside nurse, and acute care case manager.  Ry first heard about Infinite Flow during a challenging time and joined in 2023, rediscovering her confidence as a dancer and a disabled woman. Since then, she has been involved in performances and advocacy work with Infinite Flow, combining her love of dance and disability advocacy. Ry’s favorite quote, “Fear is temporary, regret is forever,” epitomizes her journey of embracing new challenges and continuing her advocacy work.

Marisa Hamamoto (She/Her):Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer named People Magazine “Women Changing the World.” A leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Marisa was recently named LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC Today, Forbes, Fast Company, amongst other media outlets. As a sought-after international speaker and performing artist, Marisa has shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ’s Steve Jobs Theater, and her clients and partners include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Red Bull, Deloitte, adidas, PayPal, Farmers Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, among other forward-thinking brands. Marisa is a spinal stroke survivor, a late-diagnosed Autistic, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow Dance, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with diverse, intersectional identities, with a mission to advance disability inclusion, one dance at a time. Marisa is bilingual and bicultural. She completed her BA & MA from Keio University, Tokyo.

Contact For Questions:

Marisa@InfiniteFlowDance.org

949-267-8751 (Please text first before calling)