2023泛美國際舞蹈節精品舞蹈展演節目單

Message from the Chairman of the PACDA Board of Directors

泛美舞蹈联盟的舞蹈盛会，在疫情消散后，隆重推出2023年的国际舞蹈大赛。可谓是不容易的，在线上和线下双重考验下，还增加了大师课的时长，不但为优秀的选手们提供了展示的平台，还让帮助他们进步！真是难得的机会！！！从一整个赛季的节目里精选出来的节目，精选出来的演员，精选出来的编导和指导老师，展现出来的，是最有力量的，最有艺术价值的精品。在舞蹈这个无国界的语言中，中国舞代表了我们最独特、最响亮的声音，为每一位舞者点赞，为每一位老师点赞，为泛美国际桃李杯点赞！！！

泛美理事会主席 潘志涛2023.7月写于北京

“After the dissipation of the pandemic, Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance’s Multicultural Dance Festival proudly presents its international dance competition – the Taoli World of 2023. This year’s event has been an extraordinary journey, marked by overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic and embracing both online and in-person platforms. We have also extended the duration of the master classes, providing a valuable opportunity for growth and progress to our talented contestants. It is truly a precious experience for all participants!

The dance pieces, performers, choreographers, and instructors selected for this event represent the culmination of a season filled with exceptional artistry and passion. In the language of dance, which knows no boundaries, Chinese dance shines as a unique and resounding voice. Let us applaud every dancer and every teacher involved in this remarkable showcase, and let us give a resounding applause to the Pan America Multicultural Dance Festival!”

Zhitao Pan, Chairman of the PACDA Board of Directors. Beijing, July 2023.

Message from the President of the PACDA Board 2022-2024

我以激動和無限感激的心情又一次在泛美舞蹈聯盟主辦的舞蹈節展演中與各位相聚，這其中有我尊敬的師長、有活躍在舞蹈教學、舞蹈編導中的行業精英，更有才華橫溢又意氣風發的青年優秀舞者，還有既對舞蹈事業抱有大愛又事無巨細的為舞蹈節台前幕後辛苦工作的工作人員，也有让我們十分感謝的一路支持我們并走進劇場的觀眾朋友們和家人們。因為舞蹈我們在此相聚並為我們的熱愛和夢想抱團前行。 我是一位從事舞蹈教學辦學多年的舞蹈老師，更是一個見證者，見證了我們泛美舞蹈聯盟在潘志濤教授的倡導下經過多年的努力已經成為了舞蹈愛好者和舞蹈專業人士展現夢想的最好的平台，其中有中國舞考級課；舞蹈比賽；大師課；舞蹈展演等多種的於舞蹈有關的大型的教學以及表演的實踐活動。泛美中國舞聯盟從無到有付出了艱苦的努力也得到了豐碩的收穫。泛美人會一如既往地團結一致的努力的為我們心中的最愛舞動著前行。深深的感謝一路以來給予我們大力支持的親朋好友們，感謝專家學者們精心的指導和扶持，感謝舞蹈專業人士和愛好者們的努力和熱情，我們抱著同一個目標同一個熱愛在不同的國度向著我們心中的美好的舞蹈夢前行。祝福泛美舞蹈聯盟取得更大的成功！感謝大家的支持！祝各位工作順利！生活美好！

泛美理事長 陳進

“With a heart filled with excitement and infinite gratitude, I once again gather with all of you at the Multicultural Dance Festival organized by the Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance. Among us are respected teachers, trailblazers active in dance education and choreography, talented and spirited young dancers, dedicated staff members who tirelessly work behind the scenes of the Dance Festival, and the audience and family members, supporting us throughout our journeys, who have stepped into the theater today. It is through dance that we come together and move forward as a united force for our passion and dreams.

I am a dance teacher with many years of experience in dance education, but more importantly, I am a witness. I have witnessed how, under the guidance of Professor Zhitao Pan and through years of hard work, the Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance has become the best platform for dance enthusiasts and professionals to showcase their dreams. This platform includes the Chinese Folk Ethnic Dance Grade Test, dance competitions, master classes, dance showcases, and various other large-scale teaching and practical activities related to dance. The Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance has put in arduous efforts to build up from scratch and has reaped fruitful results. The PACDA community will continue to unite and strive together, dancing forward for our beloved passion.

I deeply thank our friends and family who have provided us with strong support throughout this journey. I appreciate the guidance and support of our experts and scholars, as well as the efforts and enthusiasm of our dance professionals and dance enthusiasts. We embrace the same goal and passion as we pursue our dreams of beautiful dance in different countries. May the Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance achieve even greater success! Thank you all for your support! Wishing everyone successful work and a beautiful life.”

From the President of the PACDA Board 2022-2024, Jin Chen.

About PACDA

The Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance (PACDA) is a non-profit organization that aims to connect the global Chinese dance community by empowering individuals through opportunity and performance. By connecting Chinese dancers, teachers worldwide, and dance professionals in China together in cross-cultural exchanges and events, PACDA seeks to improve the overall experience of learning, teaching, and performing Chinese dance.   

Founded in 2015 with the hopes of spreading the beauty of Chinese dance internationally, PACDA has connected individuals across the globe together and has gained the support of thousands. Now, PACDA collaborates with dance students, teachers, and groups from locations such as Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and Australia, and still hopes to expand its mission to an even greater audience. 

For centuries, Chinese dance has been a source of beauty and truth that continues to spread joy across the world and inspire future generations.  Originally seen solely as cultural entertainment by outsiders, Chinese dance is now renowned for its beauty as it continues to touch the lives of people everywhere. Though the 56 officially recognized ethnic groups in China each have its unique history and culture, they all unite through the collective spirit of the Chinese people. Through Chinese folk dance, their cultures are told from physical movement. Through Chinese classical dance, history is reflected and stories are celebrated. These moments are the core of PACDA.

PACDA is also the organizer of some of the most well-known events for Chinese dance overseas, among them: PACDA is the organizer of the Taoli World Dance Competition which is the world’s largest competition that features Chinese dance styles and beyond; PACDA is the official North American organizer of The Chinese Folk & Ethnic Dance Certification Exam authorized by the Beijing Chinese Folk & Ethnic Dancers Association, and PACDA is the parent organization for the Chinese Dance Company of Southern California (CDCSC) in collaboration with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC). With each endeavor, PACDA hopes to inspire the new generation to find their own meaning in Chinese dance by giving them the opportunity for self-expression through a shared passion.   

About the Pan America Multicultural Dance Festival

The Pan America Multicultural Dance Festival, organized annually by the Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance (PACDA), is a dynamic celebration of diversity through the art of dance. This esteemed event provides a global platform and a vibrant community for passionate dancers worldwide, offering them a distinguished opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents and connect with like-minded individuals who share their profound dedication to the art form.

At the Festival’s core is the renowned Taoli World Dance Competition (TLWD) World Finals, a thrilling annual culmination of TLWD where outstanding contestants from seasonal competitions gather on an international stage to display their remarkable skills. TLWD serves as a platform to highlight the achievements of dancers and dance instructors from around the world. Through live critiques by experts in dance education, participants receive constructive feedback to enhance their teaching and performance abilities, as well as encouragement for original choreographies. These intentional learning experiences and meaningful interactions foster the growth of the global dance community, enabling dancers to push the boundaries of their craft with resounding brilliance.

Complementing the competition is the enhanced PACDA Summer Intensive, an extended version of the TLWD Master Classes. Guided by renowned experts in the field, including the esteemed Taoli World Judges and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, these rigorous training sessions offer aspiring dancers an unparalleled opportunity to refine their techniques, broaden their artistic horizons, and immerse themselves in a world of inspiration and personal growth.

Culminating the Festival is the captivating Pan America Multicultural Dance Gala. This enchanting showcase features an innovative blend of original and classic choreography, representing a remarkable range of styles that captivate audiences with their sheer beauty and emotional depth. The Gala serves as a triumphant convergence of the most exceptional talents, exemplifying the zenith of multicultural dance excellence.

The Pan America Multicultural Dance Festival stands as an indomitable testament to PACDA’s unwavering commitment to promoting cross-cultural exchange and nurturing cultural confidence and identity in younger generations. Through this unparalleled event, attendees are cordially invited to embark on a mesmerizing journey, immersing themselves in a world of dance, experiencing the profound beauty of cultural expression, and rejoicing in the boundless diversity that enriches the tapestry of the human experience.

About SCCCC

South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) was founded in 1977 as a non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve Chinese heritage, to enrich our life with cultural diversity, and to integrate into the mainstream society. Under SCCCA, there are four functional groups, the Irvine Chinese School, ICS Parent-Teacher Organization, the Irvine Chinese Chorus, and the Second Generation Association. Currently, we have approximately seven hundred member families in the greater South Orange County area. Vital to our accomplishments are generous support and donations of countless volunteers. Our programs rely on over 20,000 volunteer hours every year.

SCCCA offers various arts, musical, and athletic programs and performances to the public. Many of our cultural activities have been passed down for thousands of years and are still a living part of our daily life. Our programs include Chinese Brush Painting, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Knotting, Tai Chi Chuan and Sword, Mu Lan Chuan and Sword, Ping-Pong, Basketball, Badminton, Yoga, Chinese computer, Book Discussion, Chorus, Strings Orchestra, and Ballroom Dance. In addition to participation in the Southern California Chinese American Athletic Competition and the Irvine Public Schools Foundation activities. SCCCA sponsors events such as annual banquet, scholarship program, golf tournament, and family camping trips, and also holds Candidates Forums for candidates running for Irvine City Council and IUSD positions during election years. Expanding beyond SCCCA activities, our members also actively support many community events.

In the heart of SCCCA, Irvine Chinese School (ICS) has over one thousand students from K through 12th grade. The School meets on Saturdays / Sundays and enrollment is open to all children and adults who are interested in learning Chinese language, culture, and customs. For high school students, ICS offers extracurricular credits of Chinese language that are recognized by school districts of Garden Grove, Los Alamitos, Anaheim, Orange, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport-Mesa, Tustin, and Capistrano.

SCCCA started to build the Chinese Cultural Center as our permanent campus since fall of 2003 at 9 Truman in Irvine. Thanks for all the donations and many volunteers’ efforts and dedications, on April 24th, 2005, SCCCA held the Grand Opening for South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. At last, we can set foot onto a campus that we can call our own. This facility is open seven days a week. In addition to weekend Chinese school programs, we offer weekday community classes and after-school programs for children. Owning our own campus presents a tremendous opportunity to ensure the execution of our missions and the stability of our programs, to reach out to broader populations, and to meet the emerging needs of our community. As we enter this historical period of our organization and for the Chinese Americans, our vision is crystal clear. It is focused on how Chinese culture and language program can be best deployed to meet the community needs.

About Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a rare Asian American woman led professional touring company with programs for educational settings, community organizations and mainstage venues. The Company’s mission is to be a premier provider of innovative cultural experiences that reflect the inspiring hope and energy of the immigrant’s journey. It was founded with the vision that the immigrant’s journey of crossing cultures and adapting to a new home provides endless inspirations and opportunities for creative expressions that can enrich the human experience.  Each one of the company’s work is aimed to increase the visibility of the struggle, triumph, despair and joy of this experience. The Company’s productions provide cross-cultural experiences and bring forth issues of identity, authenticity, and equality. The Company’s worldwide touring is represented by Red Shell Management led by Edward Schoelwer.  Prior to 2021, the Company leads the roster of renowned artist manager Joanne Rile who has since retired.  

Choreography is developed with dancers from diverse backgrounds, and each rehearsal is an immersive, boundary-crossing journey that contributes to the creative process under the direction of the choreographers.  Our diverse repertory of Nai-Ni Chen’s original works  bridge the grace and power of Asian arts and American dynamism which incorporated her broad influences.  The company also preserves a variety of festive dances from different regions of China choreographed by guest immigrant artists bearing the tradition.

The Company began to tour in the early 1990s, originally on the East Coast, and later internationally. The dance company is multi-racial and multi-national and has collaborated with a wide range of artists from different disciplines and cultures. Musical collaborators range from New Music, jazz to classical, they include Joan La Barbara, The Chinese Music Ensemble of NY, Jason Kao Hwang, Huang Ruo, Kenji Bunch, Tan Dun, Glen Velez and most recently, the Ahn Trio. Award-winning designers and visual artists such as Myung Hee Cho, Jay Moorthy, AC Hickox and costume designer Karen Young. These collaborations provided us the opportunity to develop innovative productions that carry the timeless essence of the tradition, crossing cultural boundaries without compromising the integrity of the art.

In addition to domestic touring, the company has also performed at international festivals in Mexico, Canada, BVI, Guatemala, Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, South Korea and China with support from Fund for Mutual Understanding, The President’s Committee for the Arts, Arts International and the State Department of the United States. Ms. Chen has received multiple Choreographer’s Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and from New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Her work has also been commissioned by the Joyce Theater Foundation, the Lincoln Center Institute, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Dancing in the Streets, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and New Jersey Performing Art Center.

About the Performances

Title

”Windfire Cosmos” 《巽·离·道》

Studio/Organization + Location

PACDA Summer Intensive

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographers and Instructors: Erdong Hu 胡二冬 & Xue Han 韩雪 Special Thanks: Becky Kong Music Editing: Shenshen Han

List of Performer Names

PACDA Summer Intensive

Description

巽·离·道：巽是代表风，离是代表火，道是我们中国古典哲学的根源，舞蹈表现传统审美与现代审美的碰撞。 Xun, Li, and Dao: Xun signifies the wind, Li symbolizes fire, while Dao is the origin of ancient Chinese philosophy. Through dance, the collision of traditional aesthetics and modern aesthetics is portrayed.

Title

“Vibrant Brocade of Zhuang” 《壮锦涟漪》

Studio/Organization + Location

South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (Irvine, USA)

南海岸中华文化中心（美国尔湾）

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer: 罗铭

Instructor: Xue Han 韩雪

List of Performer Names

Amber Zheng, Annie Xiao, Elina Tsai, Fei Ma, Keily Huang, Margie Gao, Sophia Zheng

Description

壮锦是壮族衣服特点的总称，色彩艳丽，风格粗旷，好像壮族文化，色彩斑斓，浓艳美丽。五彩斑斓的衣服把水也映得五彩斑斓，体现了壮族人民对天地的崇拜和对美好生活的追求与向往。

Zhuang brocade is the general term for the characteristics of Zhuang traditional clothes. It has bright colors and a vibrant style, just like the culture of Zhuang people. The patterns reflect Zhuang people’s respect for heaven and earth and their pursuit and yearning for a good life.

Title

“Rain in Spring” 《且吟春雨》

Studio/Organization + Location

Zhaoli Dance School 赵莉舞蹈学校 （Calgary Canada 卡尔加里 加拿大）

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer: 刘洋、丁莉莉、张蕊

Instructor: Joyce Zhao 赵艺

List of Performer Names

Jennifer Zhang 张文婷

Kayla Zhang 张逸涵

Mikaela Tsang 曾芷珊

Victoria Wang 王若华

Jasmine Sun 孙笑甜 

Rachel Huang 黄嘉慧

Grace Ding 丁来恩

Irene Yang 杨佳雨

Wendy Peng 彭文迪 

Tiffany Li 李雨桐 

Fiona Bao

Chloe Wang

Description

万绿携着晨曦渐渐苏醒，萌动用力啄破生命的壳，在雨露中且吟对未来的期盼。春柳随着微风婀娜，犹如少女轻盈而来,梦想在盎然春意中升腾，祈福在虔诚祝愿中定格。

Myriad greens awaken gradually with the dawn, as sprouts break through the shell of life, singing in anticipation of the future amidst rain and dew. The willows sway gracefully with the gentle breeze, akin to a young girl’s lightness, while dreams soar in the abundant spring atmosphere, and blessings are captured in sincere wishes.

Title

“Dance Of Embroidery – Rhythm of Shanxi” 《绣之舞 – 情韵山西》

Studio/Organization + Location

Jin’s Dance Studio 陈进舞蹈学校 (Diamond Bar, USA美国钻石吧)

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer and Instructor: Jin Chen 陈进

List of Performer Names

宋迎瑜 Vivian Song ,焦彦 Jane Jiao,王芳 Cindy Wang,楊燕霞 Rose Yang,陳菁頤 Michelle Chen,王川 Jean Wang,潘雲锦Olivia Pan,梁娟 Juan Liang,李舒婷 Sue Li,靳少虹 Tina Jin,黄荟 Hui Huang,张鹤千 Queeny Zhang

Description

舞蹈表现山西媳妇用手中的一丝一线绣出心中的柔情。

The dance portrays the tenderness in the hearts of Shanxi wives as they delicately embroider with threads in their hands.

Title

“Way of Fire” (adapted)

Studio/Organization + Location

PACDA Summer Intensive

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer: Nai-Ni Chen 陈乃霓

Instructor: Evan Stewart and Candace Jarvis from Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 陈乃霓舞蹈团

List of Performer Names

PACDA Summer Intensive

Description

Students in Evan and Candace’s contemporary dance class explored foundational techniques, spatial awareness, emotional expression, and they learned the dance movement combinations from Nai-Ni Chen’s Way of Fire! See them light up the stage with the inner fire of the Chinese warrior, and express their passion and strength through contemporary dance and the the Kung Fu Fan.

Title

Dance with Wind 画卷之中

Studio/Organization + Location

Tundra Swan Ltd. 小天鹅舞蹈学校 (Canada 加拿大)

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer: 马莨（Allan Ma)

Instructors: 马莨（Allan Ma)  &  张茜 （Xi  Zhang)

List of Performer Names

Samantha Chen, Peggy Yin, Natalie Liu, Vianna Huang, Chloe Liang,  Estelle Ma, Rosanna Hong

Description

一群从书卷中走出来的妙龄女孩，翩翩起舞， 宛如一幅流动的画卷。

A group of young maidens, emerging from the pages of books, gracefully dance, resembling a flowing tapestry of art.

Title

Paquita Variation 帕基塔变奏

Studio/Organization + Location

UCI Department of Dance

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Instructor: Tong Wang

List of Performer Names

Anna Leong

Title

“Impression of the Prairie” 《草原印象》

Studio/Organization + Location

Chinese Dance Company of Southern California 南加中华舞团 (Irvine 尔湾)

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer and Instructor: Jason Zhou 周斌

List of Performer Names

Annie Yu, Christy Wang, Katelyn Hu, Angel Shen, Amber Zheng

Description

当代是数码的笼罩，干净及纯洁的只有印象。我们印象的美好是那片绿悠悠的大草原、我们印象是那片蓝蓝的天空、我们印象是童年的纯真，我们有太多的印象，但这只是梦。

The modern day is enveloped in digital realms, where only impressions remain pure and untainted. Our impression is of the serene expanse of the lush green prairie, our impression is of the vast blue sky, our impression is of the innocence of childhood. We hold countless impressions, but they are merely dreams.

Title

“Snow Mountain” 《雪山》

Studio/Organization + Location

PACDA Summer Intensive

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer and Instructor: Tong Wang 王童

List of Performer Names

PACDA Summer Intensive

Description

The darkness is most conducive to awakening, the silence is most apt for listening. The music transports the soul to the holiest place, where the distant is no longer distant… The road to the silent world.

黑暗中最适合苏醒，寂静中最适合聆听. 音乐会带着心灵去最圣洁的地方，遥远的不再遥远…

Title

“Coin Stick” 《花棍》

Studio/Organization + Location

FA Dance 史颖舞蹈学校 (New York/United States 纽约/美国)

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer and Instructor: Ying Shi 史颖

List of Performer Names

1. Lily Jin  爱新觉罗·乌兰托娅  2. Amelia Lu 吕美清  3. Emily Cai 肖檬  4. Chelsea Li 李忆乔  5. Audrey Ning 宁何忆  6. Chloe Hao 郝紫恩  7. Isabelle Bao 包朴元  8. Sophie Yao姚奕菲  9. Alice Hou 侯馨妍  10. Alexandra Hsun 荀家桐

Description

The stick is made of bamboo, with four holes and copper coins placed inside. The four holes symbolize the four seasons and the copper coins symbolize the 12 months of the year. Dancers use the coin stick to knock the body, shoulders, knees, and issue a wonderful sound, full of festive atmosphere, with the meaning of blessing.

花棍由一米多长的竹子制成，上面凿四个孔，里面放铜钱。四个孔象征四季，铜钱象征一年12个月。舞者以两端随着舞蹈敲击身体，肩膀，膝盖，发出美妙的声音，充满着喜庆的气息，具有祈福的意义。

Title

“Spring’s Calling” 《筠舞春晓》

Studio/Organization + Location

PACDA Summer Intensive

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer and Instructor: Shin Yue Wang 王馨悦

List of Performer Names

PACDA Summer Intensive

Description

Bamboo, slender yet resolute, Grows in nourishing rainwater.

After countless storms, It remains beautiful and steadfast!

竹，纤细而坚定，在滋润雨水中成长在无数风雨后，依然美丽屹立！

Title

“Whirlwind” (excerpt) 《炫》

Studio/Organization + Location

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company (New York)

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Choreographer: Nai-Ni Chen  陳乃霓

Instructor: Greta Campo

List of Performer Names

Candace Jarvis, Evan Stewart, Greta Campo,  Namhui Kim, Esteban Santamaria, Thibaut Witzleb, Kyle Martin, Emma J Branson

Description

Whirlwind is a phenomenon in the desert caused by the air coming from the mountains to the plain in different directions.  This dance Whirlwind takes inspiration from the choreographer’s journey on the Silk Road which begins in China and passes through Central Asia, connecting China to Europe, crossing many deserts and mountains.  It was the pathway not only connecting trade and merchandise but also cultures, art and religions of many countries.  In Central Asia, some believe Whirlwind is the manifestation of the great breath, the divine energy of the universe.  Whirlwind is an exploration of movements based on trance, rhythmic breathing, sound and spiral motion.

旋風是沙漠中空氣從不同方向、從山峰吹向平原所引起的一種現象。

舞蹈《炫》的靈感來源於編舞老師從經歷的絲綢之路之旅獲得啟發。絲綢之路始於中國，途經中亞，連接中國與歐洲，穿越許多沙漠和山脈。它不僅是連接貿易和商品的通道，也是連接許多國家文化、藝術和宗教的通道。在中亞，一部分人相信旋風是偉大呼吸的體現，是宇宙的神聖能量。旋風是對於有節奏地呼吸、聲音以及螺旋運動的一種探索。

Title

Taoli Dancers 桃李舞者

Studio/Organization + Location

Taoli World Dance Competition Finalists 国际桃李杯决赛选手

Choreography & Instruction Credits

Restaging: Shin Yue Wang

List of Performer Names

Taoli World 2023 Finalists

Description

PACDA celebrates the vibrant 2022-2023 Taoli World season with the Taoli Dancers, as they present a breathtaking compilation of Taoli World finalists, curated by Taoli Judge Shin Yue Wang. Experience the incredible talent, dedication, and artistic brilliance of our contestants through a diverse range of performances. From the rich heritage of Chinese folk dance to the refined beauty of classical masterpieces, the spirit of Taoli unites us all.