Đoàn Thanh Toàn (Toàn)
HCM City
MoT+++, San Art, A. Farm, Time Between
As a performing artist, Đoàn Thanh Toàn (he/they) finds dance at the convergence of community, justice, and feminist queer world-making. As a dancer, Toan was trained in Contemporary Indian dance with Ananya Dance Theater, and African-based movement with Brown Spirit Ensemble led by choreographer Patricia Brown, both of whom are based in the United States. Born and raised in Quang Ngai, Toan is currently based in Ho Chi Minh city. Here, they have experimented with different modes of performance-making and choreography at MoT+++, San Art, A. Farm, Time Between, and the Goethe Institut in solos as well as collaborative projects with other sound, performance, and visual artists.
In addition to performance, Toan facilitates workshops that foster connections through movement and dance. Toan also works as a project coordinator for development and advocacy, interpreter, and writer.
In addition to performance, Toan facilitates workshops that foster connections through movement and dance. Toan also works as a project coordinator for development and advocacy, interpreter, and writer.