THE BRIDGE:
Nai-Ni Chen Virtual Dance Institute
of boundary-breaking dance experiences from leading dance makers and teachers from diverse communities

~~This week's guest artist: Amalia Suryani

Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level
~meet the artists after the class~
Monday through Friday at 11:00 AM EST
Free 1-hour Virtual Master Class!

~~In this trying time of uncertainty, the arts are needed as a source of healing. We would like to please encourage everyone to support dance because it can be an essential medicine for society to recover from the pandemic that has caused injury to our bodies and our hearts.~~

~~Upcoming Sessions on The Bridge

~Mon. June 14, 11 AM EST
~Kinetic Spiral with Greta Campo
Greta Campo is the Associate Artistic Director of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. She began her dance training in her native Milan at the Carcano Theater, where she was first introduced to Martha Graham’s work. She performed with the Martha Graham Dance Company in their 2012 New York Season and later on their international tour. Greta is a recipient of the 2016 Rising Star Award from the Fini Dance Festival.

~Tues. June 15, 11AM EST
~Indonesian Dance with Amalia Suryani
Experience the islands of Indonesia from your living room. Join us for an Indonesian-style warm-up to loosen your joints and muscles. We will then dive into the West Sumatran Dance Style! Starting with the basic body bend posture (kudakuda), hand movements, steps and head movements. Followed by basic choreography from West Sumatran dances.

~Wed. June 16, 11 AM EST
~Kinetic Spiral with Nai-Ni Chen
Tapping into the creative energy of the universe through Kinetic Spiral. Nai-Ni Chen's signature technique is based on the principle of ever-changing universal forces of Yin and Yang. Dance phrases from Nai-Ni Chen's repertory will be taught.

~Thurs. June 17, 11AM EST
~Yuka Notsuka teaches Kinetic Spiral
Tapping into the creative energy of the universe through Kinetic Spiral. Nai-Ni Chen's signature technique is based on the principle of the ever-changing universal forces of Yin and Yang. Dance phrases from Nai-Ni Chen's repertory will be taught.

~Fri. June 18, 11AM EST
~NO CLASS !!!
The Company is traveling to Tulsa for the Summer Heat Festival 2021.

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Experience the power of diverse dance!
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