South Korean company Force defies gravity in this street circus performance and NYC premiere. Suzik—the Korean word for verticality—is a Chinese pole performance that reimagines the vertical as a space of connection, trust, and collective movement. Three performers navigate the precarious heights of the pole, entering a world where balance depends on the presence, strength, […]
South Korean company Force defies gravity in this street circus performance and NYC premiere. Suzik—the Korean word for verticality—is a Chinese pole performance that reimagines the vertical as a space of connection, trust, and collective movement. Three performers navigate the precarious heights of the pole, entering a world where balance depends on the presence, strength, […]
THREE LIVES is an autobiographical solo show that follows Alex Xander Luu and his family’s escape from war-torn Saigon in 1975 to America. Journeying across continents and generations, “Three Lives” presents the Vietnam War story through the eyes and experiences of its oft-forgotten casualty – – its refugees – – his father, grandfather, and Luu […]
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with China Institute of America on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most beloved traditions, with an afternoon of performances, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities for all ages! From live performances to interactive cultural experiences, discover the traditions, artistry, and festive spirit that […]
This year, we're celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival all weekend (Oct 2 to 4), and it's approaching fast so mark your calendars! 🌕 As one of the most celebrated holidays across East & SE Asia, it marks a time of unity, family & gratitude for the harvest. We're hosting the 3-day outdoor event in partnership with @gothamparknyc, […]
CONTEMPORARY DANCE | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm—Followed by a Private Gathering for Artists and Members Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 pm—Followed by an Artist Q&A A sudden force in the Asian dance scene, the sharp choreographic provocateur Reisa Shimojima and her Tokyo-based company KEDAGORO arrive in New York with The Age is Yours, My Liege! A Tale […]
A stone can mark a boundary. Or it can open one… Japanese-American musician Kaoru Watanabe and Lakota performance/visual artist Kite (Suzanne Kite) bring two inheritances together, asking what it means to seek ancestral guidance in a country built on forgetting. On Japanese drums, flute, koto, voice, violin, electronics and invented instruments, they weave a soundscape moving between meditative stillness […]