Artist | Educator | Creator
"Not Everyone can be famous. But everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service" - Martin Luther King
My name is Alyssa Junious and I am a San Diego based arts and wellness advocate. As a social conscious artist, I am dedicated to creating work that inspires change and initiates conversation. I am the founder of Continuum Arts & Pilates and I teach, perform and choreograph throughout Southern California. I am fascinated with the moving body and train dancers, athletes and fitness enthusiast at my private studio in Oceanside, California. As co-founder of Soultry Sisters, an arts and wellness collective, I empower women to lead creative and confident lives.
Upcoming Events
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September 11 - December 11 | Soultry Sisters SoulFlow Series | Virtual Event
Join us for a monthly mindful movement practice. Each month co-founders Alyssa and Toni will alternate teaching virtual Pilates and Yoga classes. These virtual movement classes are an extension of our online membership where we provide guided movement practices for our community. This live class is an opportunity for us to collectively practice and reflect on how movement is serving us in our personal healing journey.
When: Sunday's 9:00am PST / 12:00pm EST
Where: Virtual Event (Zoom)
Investment: $15 Drop In *Free for Sanctuary members*
September 11 | Pilates with Alyssa
October 2 | Yoga with Toni
November 13 | Pilates with Alyssa
December 11 | Yoga with Toni
September 24 | Mini Arts & Wellness Retreat | Oceanside Public Library
Join the Soultry Sisters for a mini arts & wellness retreat at the Oceanside Public Library. This community event is curated in response to Brene Brown’s book Atlas of the Heart. The retreat will include holistic arts and wellness sessions including mindful movement, sound healing, and DIY creative crafts. Attendees will have an opportunity to embody their personal reflections on the book through community conversations that explore emotions and language as catalysts to cultivate personal power and meaningful connections. Connect, create & celebrate with us!
Event Outline
Attendee Check-in: 9:30am
Welcome Speech: 9:45am
Mindful Movement | 10:00-11:00am
Sound Healing Session led by Kizzy |11:15-12:15pm
Creative Expression Workshop | 12:30-1:30pm
Social & Closing Speech | 1:30-2:00pm
August 16 - September 18 | Cabaret | Cygnet Theater (San Diego)
Excited to have my debut performance with Cygnet Theater in the musical Cabaret, I will be playing Kit Kat Girl, Frenchie!
"Cygnet is pleased to remount one of its best-selling hit musicals! Cabaret depicts the interlocking stories of a cabaret singer, an American writer and the denizens of Berlin, all caught up in the swirling maelstrom of a changing society. In the seamy, sleazy Kit Kat Klub, on the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, almost anything – including love – is possible. This dark, daring and provocative musical was winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Composer and Lyricist. Based on “The Berlin Stories” by Christopher Isherwood. Welcome to the Cabaret! "
Recent Projects
"Ase / Ibalik is an afro-futuristic dance film that explores the intersection of spirituality, activism and taps into the spiritual power of dance." Alyssa (Ajay) Junious
Director Statement
I believe that movement can be a catalyst for collective healing and social change. My most recent films are centered around spirituality, social justice and the intersectionality of my identity as a Black and Filipina Woman. There is power in creating your own narrative and through the process of storytelling I have learned that sharing our perspectives and human experience can create empathy and compassion. May my work be an offering of inspiration and empower you to tell your story.
"A powerful un-self-conscious and respectful declarative revolutionary piece." LA Dance Chronicle
Future Screenings
Dance Camera West Film Festival
March 24 to April 2, 2022.
Alyssa has a series of dance films available to view OnDemand. Part of her mission as an artist is to create accessible ways for people to experience her work as an artist. Dance Films have been a great creative medium for her to grow as a storyteller. To learn how she go started check out her latest blog post.
Let's work together!
Interested in learning, growing and creating with me?
Private Coaching
Invest in Yourself!
Let's focus on your personal goals and customize a program that works for you. Learn more about the different coaching programs I offer.
Training & Choreography
Enhance your Program!
I provide workshops for dancers on injury prevention, performance skills, and technique
Artist in Residence
Inspire the Community!
Advocate for arts education and programs that provide opportunities for artists to make an impact
Health & Wellness
Elevate your Practice!
Learn effective and practical ways to connect with your mind, body and spirit
Donate & Support!
I am an independent artist and most of my work isn't fully funded. I am passionate about creating work in my community. Oceanside is my hometown and I want to hold space for BIPOC folks to feel seen, supported and celebrated. Why? Because representation matters and it's important to have BIPOC leaders in arts and culture community organizations. Oceanside is a diverse and multi-cultural city and I want to create programs, performances, and events that reflect the arts and culture of my community. Your donation and support will help me reach that goal. You can choose to donate a one time or monthly pledge.
