ZiRu Dance weaves a tapestry of strength across communities, channeling the universal power of movement to uplift spirits and nurture resilience. Our mission flows through programs that offer gentle yet profound means of healing, extending to Asian Americans and all who seek solace and renewal in movement. We cultivate vibrant, enduring places where individuals—among those of Asian American descent—find connection, growth, and serenity through the art of dance. With every step, we aim to fortify the communities we touch, letting dance serve as a catalyst for positive change and lasting community benefit.
2025-2026 Season
VANTAGE
Pathways to Recovery
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We are excited to announce a new program Move and Release which will be the second phase of the 2022 program Pathways to Recovery in partnership with One Life Counseling. Move and Release will bring mental health support to K-12 schools, community centers, and senior centers. Move and Release classes have already begun at Yoga Health Works in San Carlos.
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Move & Release
ZiRu Dance Artists
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ZiRu Dance Artistic Director
Raised in the Bay Area, Philein Wang is the founder and Artistic Director of ZiRu Dance, an award-winning choreographer, and a cross-sector leader whose work bridges the arts, healing, and social transformation. She trained as a soloist with Janice Garrett and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, and received mentorships from the late Bella Lewitzky, Margaret Jenkins, and Lin Hwai-Min of Taiwan's Cloud Gate Dance. A 2016 AAPI Heroes of San Mateo County honoree and two-time U.S. State Department Renewal grant recipient, she is also the founder of ZiRu Family Foundation, through which she pursues work that extends beyond dance — spanning interdisciplinary arts, community resilience, and youth development.​