Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Enjoy a cultural extravaganza to kick off the Year of the Rabbit!

Come see these fantastic dances:

Double Lions Welcoming the Spring
Dance of the Heavenly Flower Maiden
Hubei Coinstick Dance
Dragon Dance
Yung Ge

the Premiere of Whirl Wind

created in collaboration with 4-time Grammy winner, composer & percussionist Glen Velez

and a special performance by the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York

As the spring thunder rolls in, the magical Chinese Dragon wakes up from its hibernation and descends from the high mountains. It swims into the ocean and flies above the clouds to spread its rain making power to ensure a prosperous Year of the Dragon on earth. Come to NJPAC to catch a glimpse of the glorious and majestic spirit of the dragon in this stunning presentation full of visual beauty and excitement. See spectacular dances based on ancient legends and folklore; hear world class Chinese instrumentalists showcase beautiful and exotic sounds from a far away land rich in diverse ethnic tradition; learn the art of Origami from artist Penny Sing and take home a paper cut creation from Master Paper Cutting Artist Hou-Tien Cheng. The Dragon symbolizes potent and auspicious power of the Chinese people. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to mark this significant year in the Zodiac cycle. To complete the celebration, participate in one of the pre-performance workshops and join the Company for the Feast of the Dragon King Gala. Reserve your tickets now!

PERFORMANCES

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:00 PM

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

1 Center St., Newark, NJ

Tickets: $23-25

www.njpac.org

(888) GO-NJPAC

FEAST OF THE DRAGON KING GALA

Saturday, Janaury 21, 2012, 4:00-6:30 PM

Chinatown Restaurant

218 Harrison Ave., Harrison, NJ (map/directions)

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TICKET PACKAGES:

Flying Dragon Combo

$100/adult & children over 12; $35/children under 12

Includes performance ticket to Saturday's matinee or evening performance and Feast of the Dragon King.

Silver Dragon Combo

$150/adult

Includes priority seating at Saturday's matinee or evening performance, Feast of the Dragon King and a color photo taken backstage with Nai-Ni Chen and the Dragon Dancers, personalized and autographed by Ms. Chen.

Golden Dragon Combo

$200/adult

Includes everything in Silver Dragon Combo, plus entry to

pre-performance workshop at NJPAC at noon and invitations to

attend the Company's monthly open rehearsals in Manhattan.

Rain Making Dragon Sponsorship

$1500

Includes 10 Flying Dragon Admissions and 2 Golden Dragon Admissions

call (800) 650-0246 for further details

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This project is made possible in part by funds from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the American Music Center's Live Music for Dance Program, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.