Tuesday, October 24
7:30 PM
Keene Theater, East Quad
Free and open to the Public
Jay Peng Zhang, of the Tujia ethnic group from Western Hunan Province, is a folk singer, choreographer, and modern dancer. Known for his research and performance of Tujia vocal traditions, Zhang has spent the last 10 years setting work across China and the United States.
Terry Tsang, is an emerging choreographer and independent dancer, who recently premiered work for City Contemporary Dance Company Hong Kong. In recent years, Tsang has incorporated dance photography into his artist process, intensifying his investigation on dance creation and the human body.
Presented by the Center for World Performance Studies with support from the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.
Part of the U-M Fall 2023 Festival of Asian Music
https://smtd.umich.edu/asian-music-festival/
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Center for World Performance Studies, at cwps.information@umich.edu or call 734-936-2777, at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.
7:30 PM
Keene Theater, East Quad
Free and open to the Public
Jay Peng Zhang, of the Tujia ethnic group from Western Hunan Province, is a folk singer, choreographer, and modern dancer. Known for his research and performance of Tujia vocal traditions, Zhang has spent the last 10 years setting work across China and the United States.
Terry Tsang, is an emerging choreographer and independent dancer, who recently premiered work for City Contemporary Dance Company Hong Kong. In recent years, Tsang has incorporated dance photography into his artist process, intensifying his investigation on dance creation and the human body.
Presented by the Center for World Performance Studies with support from the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.
Part of the U-M Fall 2023 Festival of Asian Music
https://smtd.umich.edu/asian-music-festival/
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Center for World Performance Studies, at cwps.information@umich.edu or call 734-936-2777, at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.
| Building: | East Quadrangle |
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| Event Type: | Presentation |
| Tags: | center for world performance studies, Chinese Studies, Concert, cwps, Dance, Folk, International, music, performing arts |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for World Performance Studies, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Residential College |
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