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Premiered in the Year 2000 at the Clark Theatre in Lincoln Center, NYC 
5 female dancers and 2 male dancer Music: Turtle Island String Quartet Costume Design: Hillarie Blumenthal

This dance is inspired by carousel and horse shows that Nai-Ni Chen saw when she visited Europe. She combines the playful and dreamlike carousel with the real horses' elegant movement quality to create a fun piece full of characters.

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In the public parks of Europe, everyone lives the colorful and joyous carousels. It our childhood dream, full of warmth and fun. The dance also reflects the nobility and pride of the real horses.

15 minutes

 

A (2775x1875)

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