ABOUT US

Founded in 2013, Columbia China Dance is the only dance group at Columbia University that focuses on traditional Chinese dance from around the country. Each year, the club performs a number of shows at prominent cultural events, such as Night Market, Lunar Gala, and the CU TASA Philanthropy banquet. The club holds practices and/or open workshops every Sunday and puts on an annual showcase towards the end of the year. Columbia China Dance hopes to share the beauty and diversity of Chinese culture with the community around it.

Meet the Team

Nikita Tang

President

"Dance offers me something more than just the technical challenge found in rhythmic gymnastics; it includes an emotional and spiritual aspect that allows me to really feel myself and immerse myself into my surroundings."

Asteria Liu

Vice President, Publicity Chair

"Dancing is part of my life. It speaks out the unique beauty to the public through its variously artistic expressions and aesthetic appreciation. To me, dancing truly helps establish a wonderful balance between work and leisure."

Amber Zhao

Secretary, Publicity Chair

"I always enjoyed Chinese Dance as a kid because it allowed me to connect with other kids my age who I shared a similar background with—something that was rare for me at the time."

Olivia Gong

Treasurer

"Through Chinese dance I have been able to further embrace and learn about my cultural heritage as well as spread the beauty of Asian art within the community."

Events and News

Columbia China Dance Spring 2020 Showcase Auditions

Columbia China Dance invites dancers from the greater NYC area to perform at their 2020 spring showcase. Interested individuals should fill out the form linked below and be prepared to audition with the number they plan to perform.

Columbia China Dance Spring 2020 Showcase Production Team

Stage Manager (1)

Providing organizational support to the performers, stage crew, and technicians throughout the showcase production process
Coordinating the work of the stage crew
Overseeing the entire showcase during rehearsals and the final performance backstage
Calling cues and dancers' entrances during the performance

Responsible, organized, and knowledge of stage and performance process
Prior experience preferred

Assistant stage managers (2)

Help facilitate communication between the stage manager, crew, and performers
Preparing the stage and auditorium for performance
Assisting the stage manager in running rehearsals
Qualifications

Responsible, organized, good communication skills, and diligent
Prior experience preferred

Artistic director (1)

Responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the showcase
Work with the lighting technicians on designing the stage lighting
Qualifications

Knowledge about stage lighting
Prior experience with lerner tech and stage lighting preferred

Back Stage (Run Crew) (5-6)

Maintain communication with the dancers backstage
Keeping track of the progress of the showcase and notifying the dancers when they are going to perform
Facilitate communication between assistant stage manager and the performers
Qualifications