Dancing the Asian American Experience
6 – 7:30PM
Four contemporary Asian American choreographers talk about their work and discuss their experiences in the dance world and in present-day America.
What is it like to be an Asian American choreographer in the United States in 2021? Four talented, contemporary Asian American choreographers, each with a NYC connection and each representing a different dance style, talk about their work and discuss their experiences in the dance world and in present-day America. Moderated by Phil Chan, author of Final Bow for Yellowface: Dancing Between Intention & Impact, and featuring choreographers Rohan Bhargava, Jessica Chen, Brinda Guha, and Edwaard Liang. The program will include discussion, video clips, and a Q&A session at the end.
Registration is required. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. You must register with an email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you the day of the discussion. Space is limited to 250 people.
This virtual program is being presented by Chatham Square Library, and Outreach Services and Adult Programming of NYPL.
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