Jadyn Brick & Luisa Lynch

Halo-Halo: Mixed-Mixed is about two individuals honoring each of their experiences of being mixed-race: all of their confusion, joy, excitement, struggle, and everything in between. Halo-Halo (pronounced hah-lo hah-lo) is a Philippine dessert that directly translates to “mix-mix” in Tagalog. It is a combination of sweet toppings added to evaporated milk and crushed ice. In the same way that there are lots of variations on how to make halo-halo, there are lots of ways to be mixed-race when it comes to heritage and experience. We are making an honest piece about being mixed-race, and we intend to investigate the many complicated layers of our mixed-race lives. We don’t want to create one set definition of “what it means to be mixed-race;” We only aim to shine a light on our experiences in the hope that it will inspire others to be as honest and compassionate toward their mixed-race experiences.

Content Warning: mild use of swearing or coarse language, mild references to grief

Jadyn and Luisa started creating together after Luisa approached Jadyn one day, and asked if they would be interested in creating a dance about both of their mixed-race identities. Since then, Jadyn and Luisa have performed small snippets of a soon-to-be evening length work at Rhizome DC in Takoma, Atlas PAC through NACHMO DC 2024 on H Street, and Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt Rainier, MD as a part of Lauren DeVera and The Lion’s Den first ever KINTSUGI showcase. When they’re not dancing, Luisa is making friendship bracelets for Jadyn, Jadyn is crocheting earrings for Luisa, and together they’re having long talks about life.