The Global Search for Education: Unity Through Dance – The Story Behind Sisters: We Are Family
This month, audiences can screen Sisters: We Are Family on the Planet Classroom Network. This film is curated by Planet Classroom. Written and directed by Ying Chu, Sisters: We Are Family features The Chung Wah Dance Group, an ensemble with dancers from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius. Through interviews, the documentary reveals the dancers’ history, dedication, and unique motivations as...
Dancing Together: Sisters: We Are Family
By Rhea Mursalin Sisters: We Are Family, directed by Ying Chu, is a heartwarming documentary that celebrates the culture and community embodied by The Chung Wah Dance Group. This talented ensemble, representing diverse backgrounds from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius, are the focus of this inspiring narrative surrounding dance. This documentary skillfully weaves together interviews, allowing...
The Global Search for Education: With a Capital “A”
“It breaks my heart to think there are children out there who are not being exposed to Arts education. We have to change this!” – Ashley Brown Ashley Brown — Broadway’s Mary Poppins, NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis, and the Artistic Director of Young People’s Chorus of New York City — Francisco Nunez, believe in the transformative powers of the Arts — With a Capital “A”!...
The Next Hit Show?
“This is a story about how love changes over time…The hope is that the emotion of that theme + a twisting thriller plot + great tunes = something unique and exciting for audiences.” – Kyle Jarrow What does it take today to create the next hit musical theater show? What are the critical must have elements? An original and unique story? An unforgettable score? Outstanding performances from talented actors? Or...
The Global Search for Education: Shepherd Sound
“Musicians are all human, that is, we all have issues and things we want to improve but we also have the same goal, and that is to be the best we can be at what we do.”- Niccolo Muti World-renowned violinist, Cho-Liang Lin, Professor of Violin at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, urges all young musicians “to get up in front of people and perform.” And The Shepherd School Orchestra did –...
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