CCI presented it's own dance group in innumerable performances
throughout the New England states. It also brougt groups
from Taiwan and mainland China as well as from New York
to perform in Boston, and organized local talents and present
them in formal dance concerts. Music and dance were important
components of Chinese Culture Instistute's Education Outreach
program which provided systemic instructions, workshops
and performances to area schools free of charge.
Examples of Music and Dance presentations:
July 19, 1980, China Dance Company from Taipei performed
at Josiah Quincy School to perform breathtakingly beautiful
repertoire. It was the first time that a high calibre professional
dance company from Asia was presented to the Boston audience.
July 16 and 17, 1983, China Dance Company from Taipei came
to Boston again under our sponsorship and gave two sold
out performances at the Kresge Auditorium of MIT.
June 16 and 17, 1984, Cross Current: A Showcase of Chinese
Dancers and choreographers-- four Chinese dancers and
choreographers, Fernadina Chan, Nikki Hu, Stephanie Moy
and Da-yong Zhang of very different backgrounds and trainings
were presented in a production at MIT's Kresge Auditorium.
A varied repertoire with a spectrum ranging from traditional
Chinese dance to classical and specially choreographed ballet
was performed..
October 15, 1984, Han Sheng Troupe from Taipei was formed
by singers of folk and popular songs. We co-sponsored their
production in Boston.
October 23, 1984, CCI and NACA cosponsored the Boston appearance
of China Performing Arts First U.S. Tour. Two performances
were given at MIT's Kresge Auditorium and the Mass College
of Arts' Tower Auditorium respectively.
November 1, 1987, CCI produced A Showcase of Chinese
Music and Dance, at Kresge Auditorium of MIT. Featured
dancers included Zhu Ming-ying, Gui Pei-pei, Liu Guo-zhu,
Chou Min and Yu Hisao-yu,Musicians included Tian Ying, Guiping
Deng, Sun Yong , Li Hong-wu, Wang Chang-yuan, Chang Jian-yi.
It was the first time in Boston that performing artists
from mainland China and Taiwan were brought together on
the same stage to present the great diversity of Chinese
culture as expressed in music and dance.
December 29, 1987, CCI co-sponsored Fu-Hsin Chinese Opera
Troupe from Taipei to perform at Kresge Auditorium.
June 11, 1989 CCI produced a concert featuring five outstanding
young musicians, pianist Tian Ying, Violinist Mira Zheng
Rong Wang, Baritone Haijin Fu, Sopranos Guiping Deng, Gao
Man-hua, at the Kresge Auditorium
April 20, 1990, CCI presented Yo Yo Ma in two concerts
with Lynn Chang and Joel Fan.
Nov. 6, 1991 CCI presented pianist Tian Ying at CCI
Nov.7, 1991 CCI presented pianist Tian Ying at the Kresge
Auditorium of M.I.T.
Nov.8, 93, CCI presents Tian Ying, Josephine change, Wu
Yue-qi and Lancy Lee in concert at Northern Essex Community
College Foundation.
August 28, 1997 CCI sponsored Distinguished Vocalists
From China presented by Boston Park and Recreation Deaprtment
at the Emerson Majestic Theatre. The performing vocalists
were Zhang Xing Yan, Wei Jing, Sun Yufeng, Jiang Ning accompanied
by Esther Ning Yau.
October 31, 1997, CCI presented bass Zhang Xing-yuan's
recital at the Kresge Auditorium accompanies by Jung Mi
Lee. The Boston Globe's critic called Zhang's talent "one
in a billion."
January 9, 1999, Rainbow of a Century, a dance concert
featuring Chu Ling and Dancer
For other links of related interest please see
Highlights
CCI Dance Group
Chinese Dance Workshop
and Classes
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