What Parents Say… The workshop was well organized and packed with action! Tammy’s “tell, show, do” approach was effective and her energy and passion of dancing was contagious! My daughter learned to dance and had fun as well. Instructor/student ratio was good for kids to receive individual attention they needed……… ~ Jen Yin Chen |
The Lily Cai Dance Academy introduces students and parents to the classical, folk, and contemporary dances of China. These programs were conceived and designed to complement many subjects and areas of study. Although dance training is the core of the teaching, many tangents branch off, entwine, and complement each other in such a way that the educational possibilities are boundless. There is enrichment to and extension of existing school curriculums in areas of study related to: Dance Education, Social Studies, Geography, Folklore, and Performance Arts. Participating students are also encouraged to perform for special events hosted by the school or different city-sponsored youth arts festivals throughout the school year.
Our Faculty
Our faculty is a highly qualified and experienced group of bilingual teaching artists. In addition to being professional dancers, our faculty devote themselves in creative dance tutoring in the classroom. The professional faculty is carefully selected to ensure that there is a collective philosophy which emphasizes mentoring and nurturing at all levels of instruction and activity.
About Our Programs
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Academy offers students a unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture and dance in a non-competitive and supportive learning environment. Our regular programs are well structured and carefully supervised 13-week programs of dance study. In addition to our regular 13-week programs, we also offer Summer Program annually. A reasonable class size is carefully designed to ensure quality individual attention. In our Elementary/Intermediate program for kids (age 6-8 & 9-12) and adults (age 12+), we focus on students’ basic techniques in order to build up a good foundation for their future advanced dance learning. In addition to a brief introduction to Chinese culture and dance in each class, students will learn basic Chinese dance techniques, movement phrases and a Chinese dance using traditional Chinese dance props such as silk ribbons, fans, handkerchiefs, chopsticks, or hand drums. In our advanced program, students will not only learn Cai’s stylish techniques of Chinese folk dances, and also Cai’s unique basic technique training method. For Advanced program both for kids and adults, please contact our office to request detailed training program & an audition package.
| What Schools Say… …For the past eight years, Chinese Cultural Productions has provided classes in traditional and contemporary dance to students at our Chinese School… …..The company teaches contemporary dance that is rooted in Chinese cultural tradition while at the same time challenges American conceptions of traditional Chinese and Chinese American Culture…. ~ Executive Director, Lisa Tom-French St. Mary’s Chinese Language School |
All programs functions on semester system except the Summer Workshop. Classes are 1.5 hours long provided in most disciplines and knowledge about Chinese culture and dance. We not only offer basic dance techniques to build up students a good foundation, and also offer different Chinese folk dances from Ribbon Dance to Peacock Dance, which represent different ethnic groups of Ancient China.
Enrollment & Tuition
Student applicants are enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strongly advise students to apply early as enrollment is limited. To complete your enrollment, please contact our office for enrollment and tuition information.
