CelebrAsian Dance 2023: a coming together of four Asian performance traditions
A part of Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Avenue, 2pm, Sunday, May 21, 2023
Program: Chinese Opera Dance: The Autumn River, featuring William Lau, Laura Astwood and Marjolaine Fournier on percussion Thai dance: The Capture of Benjagai, featuring Kai Whitcomb Indonesian Dance: Klana Topeng Sewandono, featuring Eko Nurcahyo Korean Dance: Samgomu, and Buchaechum, featuring Yeonji Hong Chinese Opera Dance: Rainbow Pass, featuring William Lau and Justin Lui
In the lobby there will be an exhibition of prop and costume elements from the four dance traditions, and after the performance the audience will be invited to join the performers in the lobby for a question and answer session and some light refreshments. Audience members will have the chance to learn more about the performance styles and about the items in the exhibition.
With the support of: Ontario Arts Council City of Ottawa Cultural Funding
