Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2026 Asian American Heritage Month Performances

Join us for a spectacular celebration of Asian American Heritage Month featuring the acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company! 🎉 This extraordinary performance will take place at The CitiGroup Theatre and promises to delight audiences with a rich, cross-cultural program that pays tribute to the past, present, and future of dance.

🎭 Program Highlights:

• Du: A magnificent piece inspired by Chinese Buddhism, featuring powerful movements that leave a lasting impression.
• Flowing Stream under the Moon Light: Choreographed by Ying Shi, this piece beautifully embodies the youthful purity of two young women by a serene moonlit riverside. 🌙
• Positioning: A poignant duet addressing global crises, conveying messages of hope, equality, and justice through movement.
• Way of Fire: Originally choreographed for five women, this powerful piece highlights female resilience and honors Nai-Ni Chen’s pioneering spirit. 🔥
• Reflection of A Ripple (Premiere): An exploration of movement lineage and cultural heritage, balancing grace with dynamic energy bursts.
• Incense: Inspired by temple rituals, this piece features dancers transforming into rising clouds of prayer. ☁️

🎟️ Event Details:

Location: 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

Don’t miss the VIP reception after the Saturday performance, offering a unique opportunity to meet the artists, dancers, designers, and choreographers! 🤝

Tickets are available for purchase at Nai-Ni Chen Events!

🌟 Artistic Team:

Dancers: Sarah Botero, Yuchin “Kiki” Tseng, Madeleine Lee, Madelyn Sarver, Lorenzo Guerrini, Caleb Baker, Kathryn Taylor, Esteban Santamaria, Rio Kikuchi, Candace Jarvis
Artistic Director: Greta Campo

💌 Acknowledgments:

The incredible works of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company are made possible through support from various organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts, among others.

🌺 About Nai-Ni Chen:

Established in the NJ/NY area for over three decades, nai-Ni Chen (1959-2021) was a trailblazing choreographer who masterfully blended traditional Chinese cultural elements with modern dance. Her expansive repertoire of over 80 original works has graced stages around the world, breaking cultural boundaries and bringing diverse audiences together through the art of dance.

Nai-Ni Chen is remembered by her contributions to enriching the immigrant cultural experience and continues to inspire future generations of dancers.