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
Celebrating the Year of the Rat Magic, Acrobatics, Dance & Music Featuring Culture & Arts Center Presented by the Kingsborough Community College Asian Society Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Time: 11:30AM Place: Kingsborough Community College, CUNY – Mac Theater 2001 Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11235 Free Admission Program Welcome & Lion Dance Graceful River Dance … Read more
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
Art by Wei Ligang Date: Monday, January 23, 2006 Time: 7PM to 8PM Place: Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan (Corner of 34th Street)
Festival Schedule Date: January 21 & 28, 2005 Time: Friday, 6:00PM to 8:00PM Place: Martin Segal Theatre, CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, Corner of 34th Street, Manhattan Nomad: The River, is inspired by Yin Mei’s own search for spiritual meaning – a search which began in a childhood clouded by China’s Cultural Revolution, but … Read more