Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Prof. Sitta Sim will give a presentation and demonstration on modern Korean dance fused with traditional elements: My dance emulates natural instinct of all living beings whom longing for the primordial light of universe. The light of beginning goes beyond time and space and also brings freedom to body and soul. My choreography tries to … Read more
This event celebrates the Year of the Rat with a dynamic program featuring a blend of traditional and modern performances. Highlights include a vibrant lion dance, a graceful river dance, mesmerizing Asian magic, captivating sounds of China, and impressive martial arts acrobatics, offering a rich cultural experience through dance, music, and performance.
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of India, which was nurtured in the temples and royal courts of Tamil Nadu in the Southern region. Bharatanatyam encompasses music, dance, drama, poetry and mythology to create a complete and highly stylized artistic endeavor. Sonali will also present a brief lecture on the history, philosophy and modern practice, … Read more
Shall We Dance? (Japan, 1995) A salaried man (played by Koji Yakusho) finds renewed meaning to his life once he starts taking dance lessons from an elegant, remote dance teacher (played by Tamiyo Kusakari). Masayuki Suo’s crowdpleasing comedy is always surprising and genuinely touching; perhaps most surprisingly, it’s not a typical romance. Workshop Instructor: Daryl … Read more
This event presented a solo dance performance exploring the essence of Chinese calligraphy through movement, where the flowing lines of ink and body merge to evoke spirit, form, and cultural heritage. It offered a meditative, abstract experience that invites the audience to engage with the interplay of inner and outer expression.
This event presented a solo dance performance exploring the essence of Chinese calligraphy through movement, where the flowing lines of ink and body merge to evoke spirit, form, and cultural heritage. It offered a meditative, abstract experience that invites the audience to engage with the interplay of inner and outer expression.