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: Christian Mintah !!

Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level

~meet the artists after the class~

Monday Through Friday at 11:00 AM ET
Free 1-hour Virtual Master Class!
 

+Mon. Jan. 25, 11 AM EST
Kinetic Spiral with Yuka Notsuka
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.  It offers a blend of the dynamic spirit of contemporary dance and the grace of ancient Chinese artistic traditions. Kinetic Spiral helps the dancer to create the universe from within, empower the body to connect with nature, and heal through the changing spiral form.

+Tue. Jan. 26, 11AM EST

West African Dance with Christian Mintah
Christian Mintah is a dancer and choreographer trained in Ghanaian (West African) traditional dances, African Contemporary dances, and popular African dance (now commonly known as Afrobeat). He has worked with singer Adina from Ghana, Lil Shaker and Kojo Que of BBnZ Live of Ghana in the official dance video for the song "Mamayie." Currently, Christian is a third-year MFA in contemporary dance at Case Western Reserve University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Studies and Dance studies from the University of Ghana.

+Wed. Jan 27, 11AM EST

Kinetic Spiral with Nai-Ni Chen
Tapping into the creative energy of the universe through Kinetic Spiral. Nai-Ni Chen's signature technique Kinetic Spiral helps the dancer to create the universe from within, empower the body to connect with nature, and heal through the universal, changing spiral form.

+Thurs., Jan. 28, 11AM EST

West African Dance with Christian Mintah
hristian Mintah is a dancer and choreographer trained in Ghanaian (West African) traditional dances, African Contemporary dances, and popular African dance (now commonly known as Afrobeat). He has worked with singer Adina from Ghana, Lil Shaker and Kojo Que of BBnZ Live of Ghana in the official dance video for the song "Mamayie." Currently, Christian is a third-year MFA in contemporary dance at Case Western Reserve University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Studies and Dance studies from the University of Ghana.

+Fri. Jan. 29, 11AM 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.

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