NEW YORK—Thirty of the world’s best Chinese Classical dancers will perform on Sunday in the final of the International Chinese Classical Dance Competition. The stage at Town Hall Foundation in Manhattan, New York will come alive with ancient tales of China’s rich past.
The final announcement of the winners and award ceremony will be held at Manhattan Center Studios’ Hammerstein Ballroom after a show by the Divine Performing Arts company.
The 41 semi-finalists of the International Chinese Classical Dance Competition on Aug. Impressed the judges and audiences at Town Hall Foundation.
The contestants showed exceptional efforts today in conveying the inner meaning of their dances through techniques, bearings, and forms. Together, they are reviving the rich Chinese culture, history and values through their exhilarating movements and expressions.
“I think today the contestants showed better performances than yesterday. There isn’t the tight, competitive feeling present. The overall performing condition and state of mind are pretty good,” said judge, Vina Lee.
The contestants reveal that this competition is a wonderful opportunity for them to improve and learn from one another other in Chinese classical dance and culture.
“Even though we all grew up in overseas, most of us grew up in China. We all have Chinese blood in us where we share the same love for Chinese classical dance. To have an opportunity to learn such pure dance overseas is something very valuable to all of us,” said Meijing Dong from Adult Female Division.
Rooted from the dynamic 5000 years of Chinese history, the majority of performers this year have chosen to portray legendary heroes and tell stories and tales with their aesthetic movements.
William Li from the Junior Male Division acted out young General Yue Fei from Song Dynasty in his courageous dance during the Individual routine.
“I try to show my inner strength through poses during my dance. The poses are different if I was to portray a kid, but Yue Fei is a hero and a general, so the poses, feeling, and movements are really open and extended.”
Another finalist Brian Nieh shared his experience on playing Suwu, a high ranking official who was sent on a mission and got captured by enemies. The enemies tried to bribe him to surrender, but Suwu was clear on his stand and ended up being a shepherd for 19 years.
The final announcement of the winners and award ceremony will be held at Manhattan Center Studios’ Hammerstein Ballroom after a show by the Divine Performing Arts company.
The 41 semi-finalists of the International Chinese Classical Dance Competition on Aug. Impressed the judges and audiences at Town Hall Foundation.
The contestants showed exceptional efforts today in conveying the inner meaning of their dances through techniques, bearings, and forms. Together, they are reviving the rich Chinese culture, history and values through their exhilarating movements and expressions.
“I think today the contestants showed better performances than yesterday. There isn’t the tight, competitive feeling present. The overall performing condition and state of mind are pretty good,” said judge, Vina Lee.
The contestants reveal that this competition is a wonderful opportunity for them to improve and learn from one another other in Chinese classical dance and culture.
“Even though we all grew up in overseas, most of us grew up in China. We all have Chinese blood in us where we share the same love for Chinese classical dance. To have an opportunity to learn such pure dance overseas is something very valuable to all of us,” said Meijing Dong from Adult Female Division.
Rooted from the dynamic 5000 years of Chinese history, the majority of performers this year have chosen to portray legendary heroes and tell stories and tales with their aesthetic movements.
William Li from the Junior Male Division acted out young General Yue Fei from Song Dynasty in his courageous dance during the Individual routine.
“I try to show my inner strength through poses during my dance. The poses are different if I was to portray a kid, but Yue Fei is a hero and a general, so the poses, feeling, and movements are really open and extended.”
Another finalist Brian Nieh shared his experience on playing Suwu, a high ranking official who was sent on a mission and got captured by enemies. The enemies tried to bribe him to surrender, but Suwu was clear on his stand and ended up being a shepherd for 19 years.
