Article by Andrew Hamlin about Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus

Michael Dang is an aerial performer and instructor with a background in hip-hop choreography and climbing. After moving to Seattle, he turned to circus arts as a creative outlet, blending artistry with strength. Michael introduces Alison to the aerial discipline of straps, suspending above the ground while combining grace and power.

Interview with Studio 13 Live with Oroki playing The White Rabbit, Skyttle playing Alice, and Cass Bray of Shadow Girls Cult.

On this episode, we welcome Oroki. We discuss the many aspects of Oroki’s performance life. We learn how it started on a date to an aerial class and how that led to producing theatrical shows all over Seattle.

We dive into Oroki’s background in dance, choreography, and a little parkour. A great conversation with a fantastic performer.

Write up of Summer Solstice Cirque produced by Oroki Productions for the 2025 Longest Day celebration commissioned by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

Write up by the Stranger for Seattle Vice '76 produced by Mark Siano and Opal Peachey featuring aerial by Oroki.