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BIG NEWS: Ah–Lan Dance Performance at State of California SF CNY Performance!

Ah-Lan Dance recently took part at the Chinese New Year celebration and performance at the State Government Building in San Francisco.  Ah-Lan Dance offered several dances as well as hulusi performance.

Phoenix TV did a nice segment on the celebration which featured lots of Ah-Lan Dance!  Watch it here.

And, our teen dancers posed with Fiona Ma, member of the State Board of Equalization (2nd District).

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Spring 2015 Class Registration is NOW OPEN

Sign up for Spring 2015 classes!  Discounts are available!

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BIG NEWS: Ah-Lan Dance Featured in SF Chronicle!

Ah-Lan Dance’s recent performance at the American Chinese Cultural and Art Association’s Christmas fundraiser at the Chinatown Hilton was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, including a great photo of our beautiful dancers and a special mention of “Mulan Removes Her Armor” from our upcoming 2015 Gala show!

Check it out here.

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COMING SOON: 2015 Gala Show: “Mulan”

Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year at our 2015 Gala Show!  Mulan poster

Two performances:

  • January 31st (1-3pm)
  • February 1st (12-2pm)

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

Ah-Lan Dance will present an exciting dance and arts performance, including…

  • Chinese traditional dances
  • Ballet and modern dance, presented by Ah-Lan Dance’s students and teachers
  • A dance medley introducing the history of China’s uniquely beautiful ladies’ garment, the qipao, featuring members of The American-Chinese Cultural and Art Association performing with Ah-Lan Dance
  • Live vocal performances by two of China’s top ranked singers, onstage with dancers!

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Qipao

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This Gala show will conclude with a newly-designed rendition of the famous Chinese legend of Mulan, with original choreography by Ah-Lan.

Ah-Lan Dance will offer an exciting retelling of the ancient story of the devoted daughter Mulan, who dressed as a man and joined the army to help her aging father escape forced conscription in a time of national emergency.

The dance will evoke the remarkable story of Mulan’s victories on the battlefield, her triumphant return home and her touching devotion to her family in a colorful and enegetic spectacle that all ages can enjoy!

Mulan

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Winter 2015 Registration is Open!!

Registration for Winter 2015 classes is open and can be found HERE

Drop-in Fitness, Ballroom Dance, Modern Dance and Ballet Classes are also available.  Read all about it HERE.
Come on in and dance with us this Winter!

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Announcement: November Holiday Schedule

Hallowe’en is over, November is here, and the holiday season has officially begun.

Ah-Lan Dance will have a reduced class schedule during the last two weeks of November.  Check out the  November Holiday Schedule right here.

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