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NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY  has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences from February 15-19, 2021. Nai-Ni Chens signature technique is based on the principle of ever-changing universal forces of Yin and Yang. Dance phrases from Nai-Ni Chens repertory will be taught.

Nai-Ni Chen Announces Dancers For "The Bridge" February 8-12 (FORT LEE, NJ) -- In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the The Bridge. The Institutes aim is to bring together dancers, choreographers and directors around the world to experience the master teachers of color whose practices are embedded in the community and are focused on advancing the art of dance that transform the personal, environmental and metaphysical spaces.   Interested dancers can join the class by registering on Nai-Ni ...

Dancer’s years of dedication pay off with transatlantic call-up );  ); A YOUNG dancer from Emmer Green has been signed up by two prestigious American contemporary dance companies. Teige Bisnought, 21, will perform with Dallas Black Dance Theatre this spring before joining the renowned New York company Ailey II in June. He got the call to join the Dallas company for a five-month contract earlier this month. He will take part in covid-secure virtual and live performances in Texas before return...

Nai-Ni Chen Announces Dancers For "The Bridge" February 1-5 In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has established a new dance institute through Zoom,  The Bridge. The Institutes aim is to bring together dancers, choreographers and directors around the world to experience the master teachers of color whose practices are embedded in the community and are focused on advancing the art of dance that transform the personal, environmental and metaphysical spaces.   Int...

Who is Emma Portner? Dancer Emma, 26, hails from Ottawa, Ontario - while her soon-to-be ex-husband Elliot is also Canadian, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a choreographer, Emma has worked with the man whos arguably her countrys most famous expat, Justin Bieber. She choreographed and starred in his Life Worth Living video, as well as his Purpose world tour. According to Dance Spirit, she is one of 13 young choreographers who are "changing the dance world". She was even named 2012s Young Choreogr...

What the Body Holds was created with filmmaker Matthew McKee and focuses on dancer Jenna Marie. The works dramatic theme focuses on domestic violence inspired by advocate Svetlan Pivchik and her 15 years spent assisting San Franciscos Survivor Restoration Program. What the Body Holds and the programs three other dance films can be viewed online, where donations are appreciated. Believe me, as a former modern dancer, I can attest that it is the most demanding art form, requiring a literal full-b...

What the Body Holds was created with filmmaker Matthew McKee and focuses on dancer Jenna Marie. The works dramatic theme focuses on domestic violence inspired by advocate Svetlan Pivchik and her 15 years spent assisting San Franciscos Survivor Restoration Program. What the Body Holds and the programs three other dance films can be viewed online, where donations are appreciated. Believe me, as a former modern dancer, I can attest that it is the most demanding art form, requiring a literal full-b...