About this Event
Happy 10th Anniversary, Yin He Dance Center!
We're celcelebrating with free classes and raffle giveaways! Dancers of all ages are welcome to stop by and celebrate with us.
Start the new year by taking one of our Chinese Dance or K-Pop Dance classes! We will be offering free mini lessons for one day only. During the open house, you can learn more about our classes, the studio, and do other fun activities.
Everyone who takes a trial class will receive one free raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase. Raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of every class and the grand prize of a 10 class pass (up to $150 value) will be drawn at the end of the day.
Mission
Yin He Dance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dance organization rooted in Chicago's Chinese American community. We create space for belonging, discovery, and genuine self-expression. Our goal is to contribute to and empower our community through art.
Our main programs are:
Yin He Dance Company presents folkloric, classical, and contemporary Chinese dance. The company bridges east and west, past and present via repertory works passed down by master teachers as well as new works, especially those by members of the Chinese diaspora.
Yin He Dance Center is a haven for movers of all styles, backgrounds, and experience levels. The dance classes we offer reflect our heritage and diversity. Resident artists use our space to rehearse, create, and participate in our creative community.
Through these programs, we hope to build new avenues of cultural dialogue and most importantly, share the joy of dance with all communities.
Origins
In 2011, Dollie Diaz, Angela Tam, and Amy Xie met as members of Chinese dance teacher Qiuyue Jin’s Xiao Xing Xing/Little Star Dance Troupe, a pre-professional performing group. Over the years, they continued to come together over their love for Chinese dance and eventually formed Yin He Dance in 2015. Yin He (银河) means Milky Way in Chinese.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Doors Open
Info: You can check in and talk with the staff at Yin He for more information about our classes. In between session, there will be children activities and an ongoing raffle for some prizes.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Kids K-Pop Dance Class (6-9 years old)
Host: Marissa T.
Info: Miss Marissa will be leading the Kids K-Pop Dance Class. This class is best for children who have no dance experience, but loves K-Pop.
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:35 PM
Kids Chinese Dance Class (4-6 years old)
Host: Angela T.
Info: Miss Angela will be leading the Kids Chinese Dance Class. Dancers will warm up with basic stretching exercises and finish with some Chinese ribbon dancing.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:10 PM
Kids K-Pop Mini Class (10-17 years old)
Host: Lauren Christine
Info: Mrs. Lauren will be leading the Pre-Teen/Teen K-Pop Class. Dance to song from Idol groups like KATSEYE, CORTIS, BTS, and BLACKPINK.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Kids Chinese Dance (7-14 years old)
Host: Angela T.
Info: Come learn Chinese handkerchief dance! Trial students will learn how to spin and throw their props in this lively folk dance style from northeastern China.
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PM
Adult K-Pop Dance (Girl Group)
Host: Shannon W.
Info: Miss Shannon will be leading the Adult K-Pop Dance with girl group style dance. No experience needed!
🕑: 03:35 PM - 04:15 PM
Adult Chinese Dance
Host: Angela T.
Info: Miss Angela will be leading the Adult Chinese Dance.
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Adult K-Pop Dance (Boy Group)
Info: Mrs. Lauren will be leading the Adult K-Pop Dance with boy group style dance. No experience needed!
Event venue & nearby stays
Yin He Dance, 547 West 31st Street, Chicago, United States
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