Upcoming Events

May 11-12, 2012
Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm & 8pm
Tickets: $15-$20
On sale at http://fellowtravelers-eorg.eventbrite.com/

 

Performing artists and Bay Area expats Cynthia Adams of Fellow Travelers Performance Group (FTPG) and Li Chiao-Ping of Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) will present an imaginative concert of multimedia work, spoken word and dance/theater performance at CounterPULSE, Friday-Saturday, May 11-12, 2012.

Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with this concert of five works by Adams and Li.

In "109th Bead," a multimedia solo, Ms. Adams interacts with pre-recorded, projected video characters. The ensuing effect is the three sides of the self converge to create an intimate dance dialogue, illuminating the range of roles and dimensions inherent in human nature. Continuing her tradition of blending spoken word, video, music and dance, Ms. Adams gives the audience a peek at an examined life. "109th Bead" was developed through a CHIME scholarship in 2008 with Izzie award winner Deborah Slater, and in collaboration with video artist Douglas Rosenberg and "avant-cabaret" composer Amy X. Neuburg.

Ms. Li's "RE: Joyce" is a solo dance with spoken word and video projection about her mother's journey to America, accompanied by the music of sound artist Stephen Vitiello. Los Angeles Times called it "…a beautiful solo...a tribute to her hard-working laundress mother. Combining film and spoken word, the sturdy Chiao-Ping brought muscular grace to this poignant tale of immigration through crisply articulated hand and footwork."

"Shifting Ground" by Ms. Li features fast-paced, kinetic choreography that shifts through time and space. Incorporating text from survivors of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the work is a collision of thoughts on natural disasters and geologic processes. Danced by Rachel Krinsky, Nicole Roerick and Liz Sexe, the work includes music composed and performed by Tim Russell and visual projections by Daniel Feiler.

The book "The Secret Life of Water" inspired Ms. Li's "Hado." With mesmerizing projections by award-winning video artist/director Douglas Rosenberg, "Hado" features company dancers and a cast of local performers in a work where water is explored and seen fundamentally, reflecting us and the world in which we live. "Li comes up with some wonderful movement here for herself and her company members. When they danced to François Couperin's music, I was enthralled and satisfied." -Isthmus

Ms. Adams is joined on stage with Bay Area performer Patricia Jiron for "A Women's Perspective Revisited," a humorous duet with movement, text and song based on images of historic and iconic women.

High-resolution photography, interviews with the artists and complimentary tickets for journalists are available by contacting Kelly Rupp at kellyrupp@uwalumni.com or 608-239-9926.

 

Download a PDF with information about this performance at "CounterPULSE"

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Summer Dance Camp and Intensive

A celebration of dance for all ages!

June 25-30, 2012
Monday-Saturday

Study this summer with Li Chiao-Ping Dance and Friends. Workshops for all ages and abilities — from novices to professionals. Spend a week dancing in an idyllic setting in Oregon, WI!

OPTIONS include taking single classes and taking whole sessions:

  1.) COMMUNITY DANCE session
  2.) PRE/PROFESSIONAL DANCE session, or
  3.) a combination of the two

Each session includes 3 daily classes (Pilates, yoga, creative dance, modern contemporary dance technique, and performance) and events (informal/formal performances, gatherings, and a host of special topics offerings).

The $150 registration fee gives you unlimited access to all course offerings and the opportunity to participate in an open-to-the-public performance in a state-of-the-art dance theater—in the historic Lathrop Hall—and home to UW’s Dance Department. $15 is the drop-in fee per class, without you having to commit to the whole week.

Download the schedule and registration forms here.