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Introducing Three New Classes for Fall

1) Wugong class on Mondays from 6:25pm to 7:25pm. This is in addition to Thursday night’s Wugong class.
Please note: 8 is the minimum age to take either Wugong class. Like the Thursday Wugong class, this class is also by instructor invitation. Students who take both Wugong classes will get a discount. In this class students will learn advanced Chinese dance technique. Wugong helps dancers with strength and flexibility and is fundamental to preparing the body for dance.

2)  Chinese Dance Class for Exercise will be on Monday nights from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. This is a new class for adults who want to learn Chinese dance but prefer not to perform on stage. Ah-lan will teach dance styles from different regions of China. Popular Chinese songs will be use to accompany the dances, so you can enjoy beautiful Chinese music while you dance.

3) Boys’ Dance class on Saturday afternoons from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for ages 6-10. This class will focus on Chinese dance techniques and Wugong and learn different styles of Chinese Dance.  This class will prepare for stage performances. Ah-lan and an assistant teacher will prepare the boys for a performance next June.

Learn About our other classes and class expectations on our classes page.

Looking for a summer class? Our Chinese dance classes are on break for the summer, but we still have summer ballet classes.

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Summer Ballet Classes

Please Note: Both Ballet Classes on Saturday July 30th, 2011 are moved to the multipurpose room at Ocean View Elementary School (1000 Jackson Street).  They will be held at the same time as normal.

Take summer Ballet Classes with Alissa. With the longer format more techniques are taught and more individual attention given.  The class will start with a basic floor warm-up, which will be followed by barre exercises and center combinations.  It is a great way to improve your ballet and prepare for the fall Chinese dance classes. Continue reading

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Spring Gala 2011: Mark Your Calendars!

Our grand spring gala is less than a month away. Mark your calendars for Sunday June 5th at 3pm.
Come see what we have been preparing this year. There will be gentle little lambs, flashing swords and a few other surprises.  Jaws dropped in February for the acrobatics performed by Xiaohong Weng and Jennings McGown, faculty of the San francisco Circus Center.  Prepare to once again be amazed, for they are guest performers in the gala. Ms. Sun Wei, a top ranked singer in China, will sing, and there will be more dancing than ever before.

Price: $15"Jasmine Flower" Spring Gala 2010, Photo Credit: Anna An

Ticketing: If you know a performer contact them about securing you tickets.  Otherwise email chineseartsprogram@yahoo.com for ticketing information.

Location: El Cerrito High School Theater
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito 94530

Spring Gala 2011 Poster

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May 1st: We’re at the Albany Arts and Green Festival

Albany Arts and Green - 2010 Manchurian Dance

Manchurian Court Dance from 2010 Albany Arts and Green Festival

Maybe you  saw us perform this year at Albany’s Lunar New Year Celebration, or even last year at Albany’s Arts and Green Festival, but this is your special chance to watch us outside under the sun.  You’ll see a little lamb dance from Xinjiang, and a dance from Tibet.  Additionally you can see a Classical Chinese dance, and a dance about the traditional art of paper cuttings. 

We're going to be performing at 11:25, on May 1st, in Albany's Memorial Park in front of the Veteran's building. This is a free performance, open to audience members of all ages.

For more information about the Festival check out the city of Albany’s webpage.

Enjoyed the performance? Check out our upcoming performances and classes.

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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Dance

We are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with two free performances.

This Thursday, Feb. 3rd find us between 3:30 and 5 performing in the Albany Community Center Chinese New Year Celebration.

Sunday, Feb. 6th come watch us dance in the Solano Avenue Association sponsored performance between 10 am and noon at the Albany Twin Theater.  Then join us after for the Parade along Solano.  For more information you can find the flyer here.

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Register for the New Session!

Dear All,

I hope you all had a great Holidays. It is the time to dance again.
The new Chinese dance session started this past week for both Thursday and Saturday classes. Please register ASAP. Please call to register : 510-524-9283.

Best wishes and Good Luck to you and your family for the coming 2011!

Ah-lan

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