Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company in Concert

The Way of Five

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Fine Arts Center Concert Hall   7:30 pm
$25, $20, $15; Five College students & Youth 17 and under, $15

Bridging tradition and innovation, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company brings the power and elegance of this ancient Chinese art form into the free and dynamic world of contemporary dance. An award winning choreographer, Nai-Ni Chen is blazing a new path for Asian dance heritage in America.

"Nai-Ni Chen is the rare modern dance choreographer who chooses nature as a frequent subject...her impressive young company stood out for a remarkably smooth blend...intensely personal approach to nature",

-Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times

Additional support provided by the Five College Dance Department.

 

Associated Events

Barnes & Noble Nai-Ni Chen Dance Preview

See a free preview and support Asian Arts & Culture Educational Programs!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Barnes & Noble, Hadley, MA
Special Preview and Fundraising Event

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th, from 6 to 7PM in the Hadley, MA Barnes & Noble store for a preview performance of the award-winning Nai-Ni Chen dancers. Bridging tradition and innovation, Chen brings the power and elegance of an ancient Chinese art form into the free and dynamic world of contemporary dance.

As a special fundraising event, Barnes & Noble will be donating a percentage of their net sales on December 9th from 9:00 AM to 10 PM to the Asian Arts & Culture Program's educational efforts. Please help support AACP by shopping for all your Barnes & Noble holiday gifts on December 9th and using the book voucher found here,
Students from the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion School will be on hand to wrap your gifts!

Free,6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

 

Dance Residency Workshops at the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School

w/members of Nai Ni Chen
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

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Dance Master Class at Williston

w/members of Nai Ni Chen
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 

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Post-Performance Reception

w/members of Nai Ni Chen
Thursday, December 11, 2008 

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