Sponsors
Artists In Motion Bay Area
Westlake School For The Performing Arts
Antoine's Cookies
Thank you to Antoine’s Cookie Shop—our favorite cookie spot—for sponsoring this year’s Good Times! Located in the heart of downtown San Mateo, Antoine’s Cookie Shop is known for its fresh, homemade cookies made with care and creativity. What began as a simple hobby quickly turned into a beloved local business, bringing joy (and the perfect cookie) to the Bay Area and beyond. Learn more or order online at antoinescookieshop.com.
Redbull
Show Lineup
This year’s lineup was handpicked from some of our closest friends, collaborators, and inspirations over the past 20 years. These are the people who have shaped our journey, shared stages, ideas, and memories with us, and who continue to push dance and community forward in their own ways. It’s an honor to celebrate this milestone surrounded by the ones who have made the “Good Times” what they are.
A Message from The Company
Welcome to Good Times!

Tonight, we come together not just for a show, but for a celebration of movement, art, and community. Hosted by The Company, Good Times has been a space for connection and creativity in the Bay Area, bringing together artists, dancers, and audiences for unforgettable moments that have shaped our show into what it is today, and what we hope it can become.

This year is extra special as we celebrate 20 years of The Company—a journey that began in 2005, founded by Pat Cruz and Shaun Evaristo with a vision that has since inspired generations. What started as a team has grown into a legacy, shaped by our passionate dancers, choreographers, and supporters who have poured their hearts into this community.

Through the years, Good Times has remained a home for dance teams, crews, projects, and independent artists—a place where movement transcends the stage and becomes a shared experience. As we reflect on the past two decades, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been a part of this story. To those who have danced with us, watched from the audience, or supported from afar—thank you. You are the reason this continues to thrive.

So let’s celebrate the past, present, and future. Here’s to the memories we’ve made, the ones we’re creating tonight, and the many more to come!

Welcome, enjoy the show, and Cheers to 20 years!

With all our love,
The Company
The COde
Good Times is committed to promoting a safe and respectful environment for all attendees. Discrimination or transgressions based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, all gender identities, physical or mental disabilities, medical conditions, veteran status, physical features, socioeconomic status or class, religions, and other protected categories are not tolerated at any of our events.

This code will apply to all who attend and participate in any events held by The Company and Good Times. We do not tolerate any harassment– either in-person or online– in any form, and all predatory behavior and/or sexual misconduct is strictly prohibited. Failure to uphold The Code will result in restorative action.

The organizers will handle situations on a case-by-case basis for the betterment of the event and all individuals involved. To read more about our policies, click here.
Credits
The Camp
The Company
Directors
Mel Batesting, Jolo Cabrera, Jessie Muñoz
Director of Operations
Vince Chan
Dancers
Alan Manosca, Aliah Hagins, Aljon Amores, Alyssa Mesina, April Huie, Caitie McCoy, Chisom Nzerem, Chris Liu, Cole Lorenzo, Desiree Bravo, Eddie Mina, Izzy Bocanegra-Speed, Jepoy Papas, Jericho Naguit, Jessie Muñoz, Jolo Cabrera, JB Hasegawa-Bongato, Jordan Defiesta, Kyle Lopez, Lai Ling Bisset, Lindsey Wong, Marina Cotton, Mel Batesting, Michelle Dela Cruz, Nikiya Peoples, Qingqing Yang, Sam Yoshikawa III, Tad Racca, Taylor Raymundo, Tori Roye, Vince Chan

Training Ground (TG)
APT
Host / Emcee
  • Christian Rodriguez
Good Times
Production Team
Head of Operations
  • Patrick Cruz
  • Russell Banzon
Project Manager
  • Marina Cotton
Communications
  • Christian Rodriguez
Talent, Merch
  • Vince Chan
Marketing
  • Marina Cotton
  • Vince Chan
Budget Management, Vendors
  • Alan Manosca
Design
  • Lem Manalo
  • JB Hasegawa-Bongato
Website
  • Jolo Cabrera
Special Thanks
  • Media: VIBRVNCY
  • San Mateo Performing Arts Center Staff
  • Westlake School for the Performing Arts
  • Artists in Motion Bay Area

We're excited to bring back our annual community showcase under its new name: Good Times.

05.07.23
San Mateo Performing Arts Center
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Good Times

Circa 2003.

Hosted by The Company, Good Times is a community-based show held in the Bay Area that aims to uplift, engage, and connect artists of all backgrounds through movement, performances, and connections. 

Good Times, formerly known as UP, started in 2003 as a collaboration between WSPA’s (Westlake School for the Performing Arts) hip-hop team, Xplicit, and WSPA’s Polynesian department. The show’s initial intention was to bring a dance performance that both uplifted each of the departments and also offered a show that differentiated from WSPA’s annual recitals. In 2005, The Company was born and continued to collaborate for several years with the Polynesian program now called Te Orama under the leadership of Kumu Hula Anthony Waipa Manaois. UP, under the direction of The Company, became the community-based show we now know and love, while Te Orama hosts their annual luau and showcase of their own to this day.

Over the years, our show has evolved, but our love for dance, art, and people has remained constant. Our show has become a home for not just other dance teams, but for crews, projects, artists, and audiences from all walks of life to come together and celebrate one another.

This year marks the 20th year of the show’s existence, and we wanted to change the name to something that reflected our show’s intentions. For that reason, we have decided to rename our show to “Good Times”, a way to honor the experiences, camaraderie, and love that we have cultivated and continue to bring to our community in the most authentic way possible.

We are committed to fostering a space that cultivates our values of genuine experiences and connections while providing a safe place for artists to continue to share their craft with our community and the world.

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