NEWS RELEASE
BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY
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The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome award-winning dance company Little Pear Garden for a free and family-friendly performance and workshop in celebration of Asian Heritage Month on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the Zima Room.
We will be joined by company dancers Yulia Xu and Cheryl Chan, who will demonstrate three styles of East Asian dance: Xinjiang dance (also known as Uyghur dance), Mongolian dance, and Dunhuang dance. The demonstrations will be followed by a fun and welcoming workshop as well as a question-and-answer session. Come and participate, or just sit back and enjoy!
“I’m learning that BWG loves to dance. Two of our events this year (Mosaic of Black Culture and Celebrate Nowruz) have organically turned into community afternoon dance parties for the whole family,” said David di Giovanni, manager of cultural services.
“This is why we’re so excited to bring Little Pear Garden to Bradford: not only is it a fun opportunity to learn more about unique styles of East Asian dance and celebrate Asian Heritage Month, but it’s also a space where our neighbours can come together and move.”
Inspired by the rich and diverse tapestry of Chinese dance, Little Pear Garden Dance Company has created an acclaimed and powerful body of work that encompasses both classical and contemporary productions, warmly received by audiences of all ages and cultures. As a company, they are dedicated to developing and promoting Chinese dance in Canada.
For more information about Little Pear Garden, visit this website.
The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library and Cultural Centre is located at 425 Holland St. W. in Bradford.
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