All Good Things Come in 3's
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Pearl Street Dance Collective presents an evening of three distinctive trios—each work exploring the creative potential of the number 3.
Drawing inspiration from the rule of thirds often used in photography, these pieces highlight dynamic choices in spacing, composition, and relationship.
Featuring new works by San Francisco choreographer Hadassah Perry, Saint Louis artist Monica Zesch, and an exciting new collaborative piece performed by Pearl Street Dance Collective artists Bella Soo-Hoo, and Elizabeth Wiehe performed alongside a quartet of emerging musicians in San Francisco.
The evening also includes a musical interlude to round out this celebration of artistry and connection.
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Join us at the iMPACt Center for Art & Dance—you won’t want to miss it.
Meet Our Guest Choreographer
Hadassah Perry
Hadassah Perry is a queer artist and performer currently based in San Francisco. Originally from Riga, Latvia, she began her training in dance and piano before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee. In 2017, after a year of study with the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, Hadassah joined New Dialect under the direction of Banning Bouldin. While with the company, she had the opportunity to work with choreographers including Alex Ketley, Rosie Herrera, Bryan Arias, and Roy Assaf. Since moving to San Francisco in 2022, Hadassah has performed and collaborated with UNA Productions (Chuck Wilt), Sharp & Fine (Megan and Shannon Kurashige), Detour Dance (Eric Garcia and Kat Gorospe Cole), KT Nelson, and Deborah Slater. Her choreographic work has been presented through New Dialect’s Third Voice installation, UNA Productions’ GLIMPSE, and the Kindling Arts Festival. Hadassah is the co-director of the Contemporary Training Program at the Westlake School for the Performing Arts in Daly City and is on faculty at Training Ground SF. She is thrilled to be creating for Pearl Street Dance Collective.
Meet Our Guest Choreographer
Monica Zesch
Highly motivated, curious, and eager to discover, Monica Zesch (she/her) is a dance artist who communicates through movement. Learning the language and techniques at a young age, she’s trained extensively in classical, contemporary, and commercial genres. She’s had the privilege of working closely in residency with artists Aszure Barton, Daniel Pelzig, Kurt Douglas, and many more. Monica has also learned and performed repertoire by Ohad Naharin, Daniellle Agami, Sharon Eyal, José Limón, and more. Inspired by community, she thrives when working with other like-minded artists, fueled by a passion for the creative process. Her multi-genre choreography is grounded in rich musicality and a dynamic, rhythmic movement quality. Drawing inspiration from the artists she collaborates with, her work celebrates each dancer's individuality while weaving a distinct, collective narrative in every piece."
Meet the Musicians
Brayden Meng
Brayden Meng (b. 2005) is a composer, violinist, and interdisciplinary arts entrepreneur passionate about transforming how audiences experience music and art. He is the youngest-ever artist-in-residence at the Aranya Theater Festival, a Wagner Fellow at Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, and the founder of two creative startups—MBODY, which designs performance-optimized concert attire for musicians, and ArtIs, an immersive arts platform blending disciplines. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under Grammy-winning composer Mason Bates.
Kaz Hudson
Kaz Hudson is a versatile guitarist known for his expressive depth, stylistic range, and commitment to expanding the voice of classical guitar. Equally at home on acoustic and electric guitars, Kaz explores a wide array of musical traditions while keeping classical guitar at the center of his artistry. Kaz’s performances have been featured by the Peninsula Guitar Series, the Lowry Foundation, and NPR’s From the Top. He has received numerous top prizes, including first place at the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition and the Denver Guitar Festival, and is a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. A passionate chamber musician, Kaz was the first guitarist ever accepted into the Yellow Barn Young Artists Program, where he collaborated with composers and performed on both classical and electric guitar in various ensembles. Kaz began his studies in Colorado with Mike Hyland and Jonathan Leathwood while developing a broad musical background in jazz combos, wind ensembles, choirs, and pit orchestras. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music studying with Meng Su. Kaz’s eclectic musical upbringing continues to shape his approach to performance and programming. He regularly collaborates with composers, engages with genres including jazz, folk, rock, and choro, and brings a distinct voice to both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Shaped by his diverse musical experiences, he seeks to create performances that are deeply personal, genre-conscious, and emotionally resonant.
Diego Fernandez
Bio Coming soon...
Carlos Fernandez
Mexican-born percussionist Carlos Alvarez is committed to promoting the importance of classical music through performance and education. He performs regularly throughout the bay area and is an avid educator in the Central Valley and Bay Area. He is currently working toward a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studies with Jacob Nissly and Ed Stephan.