A Dialogue of Choreographers: Wang Yuanyuan Interviewed by Michael Mao

The China Institute in America host Wang Yuanyuan, a world renowned choreographer.

Join us for an intimate dialogue with acclaimed Chinese choreographer Wang Yuanyuan (Raise the Red Lantern, 2005 Next Wave) as we discuss the highly anticipated U.S. Premiere of HAZE at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM),October19–22.

The birth of Beijing Dance Theater in December 2008 created the first contemporary ballet troupe in China and a bright new star in the constellation of dance organizations in the capital. Under the artistic direction of Wang Yuanyuan, one of the most sought after choreographers in contemporary dance in China, the young company boasts 19 dancers all trained in ballet-the first such fusion of ballet and modern dance among Chinese companies. The company’s rich repertoire plays on its strengths in ballet, bringing together traditional elements of Chinese culture and dance with ballet and a modern edge. Through performance, visiting artist programs, and educational outreach, Beijing Dance Theater aims both to lead the cultivation of dance and the arts in China, and to bring a glimpse of the creative visions of modern China to the world stage.

Michael Mao is a leading Chinese-American choreographer and founder of Michael Mao Dance, a critically acclaimed New York based modern dance company with an international corps of accomplished dancers.

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Art Salon: The Culture of Contemporary Chinese Art
Intimate discussions with artists, curators, critics and art historians about contemporary Chinese art from the perspective of social and political contexts, the relationship between contemporary Chinese and Western culture, and the bridge between traditional and contemporary Chinese art. Past Art Salons are available on DVD in both English and Mandarin.