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Dubbed as “the most diverse, colorful and entertaining
stage during SF PRIDE”, the Asian & Pacific Islander
Stage will be making its 8th year of entertainment, HIV education
and commitment. Join us this year at our location on Polk Street
and Golden Gate Avenue. We'll be showcasing the best of the
best Asian & Pacific Islander talents from all over the
country. The rostrum of stars is headed by American Idol’s
JASMINE TRIAS and Canadian Idol, Mickey Bustos and many more!
Meet them all at the A&PI Pavilion and get free CDs and
giveaways!
PERFORMING LIVE:
JASMINE TRIAS
Born November 03, 1986 in Miliani. Jasmine is a Filipina-American
who came in 3rd place in the third season of American Idol.
Not only is she a hit in the States but Jasmine is a big
star in her home country of Philippines. Jasmine was such
a big star when she visited the Philippines, her visit was
called "Jasmania" as Jasmine became the face of
McDonalds (where people purchased "The Jasmine Trio"),
Bench and Smart (the Philippines' biggest cellphone company). Among
the outstanding cuts in the Jasmine Trias album is "Excuses," which
has been charted No. 1 on Wave 89.1 FM, the first local airline
which played songs from the album. Jasmine's fans have endlessly
waited for a recording of "Inseparable," Jasmine's
signature song from American Idol. Jasmine's version of the
Natalie Cole classic is simply mesmerizing.
Jasmine's sweet and sensual singing voice is her greatest
asset. She claims that she began singing as soon as she learned
to speak, and she continues to hone her fine instrument as
a student at the Performing Artist Academy of Hawaii. She
loves to dance almost as much as she enjoys singing -- especially
cutting-edge hip-hop moves and more traditional hula dancing.
MIKEY BUSTOS
 In August 2003, Mikey placed 8th in the Top 11 finals of
Canadian Idol Season One. From his very first audition
where he floored the four judges, he won the hearts of millions,
establishing the largest fan base early in the competition,
and made headlines all over the country. At 25, Mikey has
captivated audiences with his craft since early childhood. To
this day, he has touched the hearts of music lovers all
around the world with his passionated and soulful vocals
and emotionally charged song lyrics.
FREEPLAY
 Freeplay is a hip hop dance group with Chinese, Korean
and Filipino dancers whose members boast over forty years
of dance experience including gigs ranging from the San Francisco
Ballet to hip hop fitness instructors at Crunch, Golds and
24 Hour Fitness. Established in the summer of 2000, Freeplay
since then has grown to a dynamic group of diverse and multi-talented
members. The group boasts a measure of notoriety in Bay Area
circles, having performed at numerous hip-hop dance shows
and other Bay Area venues including Trannyshack, the Faux
Drag Queen Pageant, Club Q, and Gay Day at Great America.
Freeplay regularly donates benefit performances, raising
money for organizations such as Dance Mission, the Jon Sims
Center for the Arts, Mercy High School Performing Arts Program,
the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco, and the Nevada
Theater Company. www.freeplaydance.com
DANNY NGUYEN DANCERS
DNDM is a multicultural performance troupe of dancers and
musicians who present contemporary, traditional, and non-traditional
dance styles from different countries for audiences of all
ages. The troupe embraces ballet, modern, jazz, ballroom,
and theatrical styles to tell stories or describe social
issues in the United States and Vietnam.
Their two primary activities are performance and educational
programs that present dance and music as interdisciplinary
art forms bringing drama, music, dance and storytelling together
to make a unique whole. DNDM is a gateway arts experience
for those who are new to dance. We are primarily committed
to serving communities with little or no access to the arts.
We perform for communities, after school, and private concerts.
We also develop education programs for children and teens
in public schools. www.dannydancers.com
ELEMENTAL REMIX
 Elemental Remix, is a high-energy, all-girl dance company
based in San Jose. The lovely ladies of ER bring many different
dance backgrounds and training to create their unique style--from
hip-hop to jazz to bellydancing. ER believes dance is a way
to create community and inspire others. They hope to inspire
you.
FUNKONOMETRY SF
 Funkanometry San Francisco Dance Company is a community-based,
diverse group of individuals tied together by their love
for dance expression. Funkanometry San Francisco was established
in October 2002 as the sister company to the original Funkanometry
Dance Company, hailing from Southern California. Founded
by dancers and directors Kyle Wai Lin and Emerson Aquino, "FUNKS
SF" was established in response to a desire for more
professional hip-hop dance companies in Northern California.
In its early stage, the group was a mix of invite-only dancers
who had no idea what was to become of the group, blindly
trusting the directors with direction and choreography. Hailing
from all over the Bay Area, Funks SF has emerged as a team
that mixes various dance styles and backgrounds together.
Promoting a positive image, FUNKS SF has set out to redefine
the art form through consistency and a unique style of funk
and hip-hop that sets them far apart from others. They share
their talent and passion through performances and company
classes, giving other dancers an opportunity to learn from
and dance with some of the Bay Area's best. Funkanometry
SF prides itself on being a company in which all members
contribute to its production and success, creating leaders
of every member. Funkanometry SF's dedication to dance and
to teach others help create a unique energy that shines on
stage and off, providing them with the charisma that they
have become known so well for in their short time together.
For more information on Funkanometry San Francisco Dance
Company, please visit www.funkanometrysf.com
DOWNE FX
 DowneFX Dance Company's mission
is to provide continuous education of urban performance arts
as a tool to promote empowerment, creativity and social awareness
for downe, gay, bisexual, lesbian communities of color. DowneFX
has recently been established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) community-based
grassroots organization in March 2005!
In 2001, DowneFX began with five original core members to
promote community awareness of gay men's health issues in
San Francisco. Today, DowneFX has become one of the premier
queer performance arts organization in California with chapters
in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. For more visit www.downefx.org.
CULTURE SHOCK FAMILY(Future, Mini)
Culture Shock was started in 1993 by Angie Bunch, a professional
dancer, international presenter and Nike Fitness Athlete.
Starting the concept as a way of teaching herself how to
dance hip-hop, Angie gathered together a professional performing
troupe of dancers, and by the end of the year, Culture Shock
San Diego was born. In the next few years Culture Shock would
expand to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York.
With each addition of a troupe, the Mission Statement's concept
evolved into a non-profit, youth outreach and community service
program that is fueled purely by volunteerism.
In San Francisco, troupe members donated time to starting
a free dance and performing group concept known as Future
Shock. These troupes made up of young people from 8-17 years
old, are our direct link to the community. By offering free
dance instruction, a safe place in which to learn and play
and a performing outlet, they found that the youth were more
receptive to our healthy lifestyle message.
This is the 7th year Culture Shock will be performing at
the A&PI Stage. www.cultureshockdance.org
MIND OVER MATTER
TITA AIDA
 Tita Aida has been the staple host of the A&PI
Stage since 2000. She also coordinated the production
of the A&PI Stage. As an emcee, she always makes
it a point to be very welcoming and enticing to the audience
that streams through the stage during the day. Aside
from the being the diva at the A&PI Stage, she also keeps
herself busy as part of the San Francisco based world class
restaurant, asia SF, in which she part of an elite cadre
of gender illusionists. Tita also keeps in touch with
the LGBT communities by hosting Club T, Every Thursdays at
the world famous ‘N Touch in San Francisco. She
combines entertainment and education with a flare for wit
and comedy. She honors the rich history of ‘n
Touch Club and A&PI Wellness Center collaboration for
educating and prevention of HIV/AIDS in the A&Pi communities. You
can check her out at www.titaaida.com
MONISTAT
 The
epoch of glamour, style and sex, Monistat can be found most
nights trolling the streets for her next victim. Swathed
in jewels and fur, flanked by a beautiful man on her arms,
she is the queen to be seen.
Always having a good time in couture, she is at every party
on the dancefloor, shaking her groove thang or in the bathroom
servicing the community at large. Ever the fashionista, she
is shopping most sundays at chinatown looking for the cheapest
knockoffs, and fierce dim sum.
Inspired by her whore drag mother Puta, she strives to
overcome all gender and racial barriers in a flawless wig
and the best couture.
Ladies and gentlemen Monistat is a force of nature (much
like a tornado), not to be taken lightly! This is her debut
at the Asian & Pacific Islander Stage.
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