The central image features Deaf dancer Zahna Simon illuminated in a pool of greenish light with her face tilted upward and one hand raised, surrounded by bubbles giving the image an underwater feel. Above her, two dancers are mid-air, pulling on opposite ends of a braided rope in a dance game of tug-o-war.

Mx. Antoine Hunter and Urban Jazz Dance Company invite you to our home season October 24 - 26, 2025 with three amazing programs at CounterPulse!
Program A – Friday, October. 24th, 7:30pm
The Power of Shuffling Through Deaf Education
Followed by Post-Show Panel
Program B – Saturday, October 25th, 7:30pm
The Power of Shuffling Through Deaf Education
Ululations and Gurgles of the Invisible
Program C – Sunday, October 26th, 3:00pm
Ululations and Gurgles of the Invisible only

“The Power of Shuffling Through Deaf Education” full-length work addresses the ongoing lack of access to education for Deaf, BIPOC, and disabled children. The piece is inspired by true stories shared by parents, educators, lawyers, and others who have fought for equity in schools. There will be a post-show panel discussion on Friday October 24th moderated by Julie Rems-Smario that includes parents of Deaf child(ren) and Deaf community leaders who have lived these experiences firsthand.
Urban Jazz Dance Company is collaborating with Guerilla Opera to present the San Francisco premiere of Ululations and Gurgles of the Invisible on Saturday October 25th and Sunday October 26th. This chamber opera, composed by Elisabet Curbelo, is a groundbreaking work that blends experimental music, contemporary dance, and American Sign Language. The leading star is the spectacular Zahna Simon, and Artists with UJDC’s dancers!

This venue is ADA accessible

10/24 performance has Live Captions, ASL interpreters and Spanish interpretation

Ticket price(s): $15-$35

Event Information Link: https://www.realurbanjazzdance.com/2025-home-season-show.html