|
Dance Descriptions
Yessenia Chaiu
Level 1-2 dance; 10 or more dancers.
This Tibetan dance illustrates the beauty and livelihood of Tibetan women. The quick-paced, coquettish
and playful dance steps reflect the vibrancy and high spirits of the ladies who live in the high mountains.
The males also partake in the energetic moves and dance along with the females in unison.
Yessenia Chaiu
Level 1-2 dance; 5 or more dancers.
Paper Cut Girls brings life to Chinese paper cut art! The dancers, dressed in costumes that mimic
the Chinese tradition of paper cutting, engage in a lively and cheerful dance to celebrate a long-cherished
artistic practice. The style of dance is Han
Amy Hartendorp
Level 1-2 dance; around 10 dancers.
The title is the literal translation of the dance piece. It's about how we, as individuals,
can express our own individuality within a group or community. There's a sense of organized chaos within
the choreography; the movement is a reflection of life and it's repetitiveness. There's also the feeling
of worshiping life and how we cannot take it for granted. The style is traditional Tajike.
Lillian Chen
Level 1.5+ dance; 10 or more dancers.
This is a Miao dance that depicts the simple joys of girls playing with water as well as the
deeper significances of the relationship between humans and nature. As is characteristic of Miao dance and
culture, the alternatively lyrical and rhythmic sections of the dance reflect the delicate balance needed
to promote and maintain peace and harmony.
Lillian Chen
Level 2+ dance; 10 or more dancers.
This classical fan dance portrays the often fantastical
journeys we take through our dreams and our subconscious minds. As we travel through the alternative
universes of our deepest hopes and fears, the lines between illusion and reality become blurred until
the moment we wake up, slightly disoriented and wondering what all those journeys through our dreams could mean.
Yessenia Chaiu
Level 2-3 dance; 12 or more dancers.
Hua Dan are the vivacious, lively and coy female characters found in Sichuan Opera. This classical dance is a
delightful interpretation of traditional Chinese theater, and its flirtatious, cute, and intimate choreography
make it a wonderfully entertaining piece for dancers and audiences alike.
Michie Cao
Level 2.5+ dance; 7-10 dancers.
It is an expressive contemporary Dai piece highlighting the grace and beauty of the Dai girls
and their intimate relationship with nature. Coupled with a very smooth and free flowing music piece,
it will incorporate the clean simplicity and sharpness of the Dai dance culture as well as the agile
and fluid movements that are found in more modern dance forms.
Lillian Chen
Level 3 dance; 6 or more dancers.
This is a contemporary piece that draws inspiration from the many ways in which our reflections
(both literal and figurative) can be interpreted. People often place the most emphasis on their external
reflection, sometimes forgetting the equal, if not greater, importance of allowing our inner selves
(our other 'reflections') to be displayed as well. Extended silk sleeves will be used as a prop and
integrated into the choreography.
Culture Class
Monica Tie
Level 1; any.
|
)
)
)
)
)
)
