Linking China to Asia-Pacific: Connections, Transformations in Dance Education

On Thursday 16 May, the World Dance Alliance Asia-Pacific is presenting the online discussion ‘Linking China to Asia-Pacific: Connections, Transformations in Dance Education’.

This session is for educators, scholars, or dancers concerned with the development of Asian dance cultures. How have Asian dance cultures undergone transformations in dance higher education? The Asia-Pacific region is rich in dance culture history and resources. What are the implications of these historical legacies for contemporary dance culture and education?

As the first state-owned dance school and the only higher education institution focusing specifically on dance in China, Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) will bring their years of experience in performance, academic research, talent training, and international cooperation on Asia-Pacific dance culture.

This session is part of the Asia-Pacific Dance Dialogues, which explore current issues and viewpoints in dance around the region and the world, with invited dancers, choreographers, scholars and other dance practitioners. This monthly online series is hosted by World Dance Alliance chapters from the Asia-Pacific region, and reflects on topics in education and training, research and documentation, creation and presentation, and support and development.