Reconsidering Folk: Diasporic Dances of DC

In the context of ‘Reconsidering Folk: Diasporic Dance in DC,’ our program offers a look into the evolving artistry of Chinese classical dance as it is practiced in contemporary China and in Chinese diaspora communities. These pieces use traditional Chinese classical dance elements—”classical” poses, stylized arm movements, and iconic props like fans, swords, and operatic water sleeves—but reflect current choreographic trends and aesthetic sensibilities.