This program is offered by KW Chinese School with the
sponsorship of the Central Ontario Chinese Culture Centre (C.O.C.C.C.). The goal
of this program is to keep the richness of the Chinese culture alive through
the art of Chinese Dances. KW Chinese School and COCCC take great pride in enabling
and nurturing the teaching of the various traditional Chinese dances to the
younger generation, in Canada. Every year, students of the Dance Program are
invited to perform in the community, on various occasions, such as several
Chinese New Year celebrations, East Asian Festival, Silk Road Festival,
Multi-cultural Festival and fund raising events for charitable organizations.
Currently, there are three levels of Chinese Folk Dance classes.
Senior Group – requires
considerable dance skill and experience
Instructor and Choreographer – Jing Tang The dancers will be learning a Miao Ethnic Traditional Dance. This dance is exciting and fast paced. Ms. Jing Tang is a highly skilled dancer formally trained in China. Our program is very grateful and fortunate that Ms.Tang has made herself available to instruct our students.Intermediate Group - requires some dance skill and experience Instructor
and Choreographer – Tina Li This dance features a youth modern dance based on the popular Chinese song, Songs and Smiles, “歌声与微笑”. This dance celebrates innocence and wonder, regardless of age, culture or gender. The lyrics and the music contain memories from many generations and delivers a message that friendship can be made any where, at any time. Junior Group - requires no dance experience. Our aim is to build skill and confidence Instructor and Choreographer – Wenjuan Song This is a "Yi Zu" children’s dance called Hong Hong Huo Huo ( 红红火火). "Yi Zu" is one of the minority ethnic groups in China, based mainly in Yunnan, Sichuan and Quizhou provinces. "Hong Hong Huo Huo" means flourishing and prosperous. This dance depicts children dancing happily to celebrate their prosperous life with sweet smiles.这是一个彝族儿童舞蹈。“彝族”是中国的一个少数民族。它主要分布在云南,四川和贵州省。“红红火火”描绘的是旺盛经济优裕的生活。孩子们用甜美的笑容,欢快的舞蹈,庆祝美好优裕的生活! For eqnuiries, please email romy.yee@coccc.net |