SHIFT Pride 2026

Monthly Community Event (No.9)

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

by Infinite Flow Dance

No dance experience needed.

All levels welcome.

Get your 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.9, we are shifting things up. Guest Artist + LGBTQ Influencer Mitchell Johnson will be choreographing and leading this workshop.

We are also partnering with Queerly Disabled. Founded by Claire Raymond, Queerly Disabled meets at the intersection of the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, creating a safe space for belonging through monthly meetups.

Come unleash the DANCER inside of you!

Official SHIFT Pride video will be released June 1, 2026.

Limited to 35 dancers.

Save your spot.

ASL interpretation available.

State your access needs in the registration form.

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

Time: 2:00-5:00pm

Address:

TMilly Studio
5348 Cleon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Schedule:1:30pm Check in begins. Studio available for warm-up.

2:00-2:20pm Warm-Up

2:20-3:45pm Choreo Session 1 + Video Tape

Break

4:00-5:00pm Choreo Session 2 + Video Tape

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 [email protected] - 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:

Guest Choreographer: Mitchell Johnson (He/They)

Teaching Assistants:

Travis Ammann (He/She)

Ryann Mason (She/They)

Ambassadors:

Claire Raymond (She/They)

Maze Felix (They/He)

Host: Marisa Hamamoto (She/Her)

Dress: TBD. We will email about wardrobe specs via email. Expect rainbow, sparkles, and your special touch.

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

Contact For Questions:

Marisa Hamamoto

[email protected]

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:

Guest Choreographer:

Mitchell Johnson (He/They): Mitchell Gerrard Johnson is a performer, stylist, and content creator turning nostalgic pop culture moments into viral, high-energy content—with glam, chaos, and a strong sense of humor all while doing it With Love. @MGJohns

Teaching Assistants:

Travis Ammann (He/She): Travis Ammann was born and raised in Orange County, California, and proudly identifies as a queer, non-binary, disabled person of color. Travis has been studying dance and theater since the age of 10. A graduate of both the Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and The Academy of the Performing Arts, Travis has performed across Southern California and the U.S. with companies such as Giordano Jazz Chicago, Encore, and Still Standing Co. Travis has also played iconic roles in musical theater, including Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors," Mike in "A Chorus Line," and Action in "West Side Story." Travis is an award-winning choreographer recognized for their work with Cypress College and The Academy of the Performing Arts and has received the Musical Theatre West Scholarship for excellence in musical theater. After sustaining their spinal cord injury and taking a long hiatus from performing, Travis joined Infinite Flow Dance as a Company Artist in 2025. This comeback has marked a meaningful return to creative expression, and the experience is incredibly rewarding, offering a new form of artistry and connection. Travis believes representation matters -- Whether on the stage, screen, or in everyday life, seeing others one can relate to can be inspiring and lead to many new and exciting ideas and opportunities.

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.

Ambassadors:

Claire Raymond (She/They): Claire Raymond was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. She identifies as a queer disabled person living with major depressive disorder, tethered cord syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and spina bifida. Claire’s creative journey began in the fifth grade when she discovered musical theatre and show choir as powerful tools for storytelling and self-expression. Though health challenges limited her ability to perform in high school, rediscovering dance as a wheelchair user reignited her passion for the arts. Sharing her journey on social media allowed her to build a community and empower others through storytelling. Claire is the founder of Wheelie Queer, a space dedicated to uplifting disabled LGBTQ+ voices. Claire’s believes that disabled people deserve respect, with education as the foundation for breaking harmful stereotypes. She is currently pursuing a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Claire has been part of the Disney Creator's Lab, appeared on Good Morning America, and was featured on "Dance with Nia." Claire first discovered Infinite Flow Dance while seeking a dance space truly welcoming to all and has since found a dynamic community where she feels valued and creatively fulfilled. Claire joined Infinite Flow Dance as their first Social Media Intern Jan 2025. Her message: “I hope to encourage others to love themselves for who they are today.”

Maze Felix (They/He): Maze is an actor, model, dancer, and drag king, whose work explores the nuances of embodiment, intersectional identity, and belonging. Their work as an artist is often informed by his own life experiences holding multiple marginalized identities as a queer transmasculine AAPI transracial adoptee. Maze moves through the world with the lens of transformative social justice and unabashed authenticity, which are integral pillars to their personal and professional values[@hi.there.im.maze]

Host:

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.

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Contact For Questions:

[email protected]

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

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