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.
Our Mission:
- Promote Chinese Traditional Dance to the Columbia University community and New York City through various performances
- Give dancers the opportunity to learn a diverse range of Chinese ethnic styles through practices and rehearsals
- Share the team's hardwork and artistry in an annual showcase hosted by Columbia China Dance
Spring 2024 Programming:
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- Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Be on the lookout for Fall 2024 auditions!
- Rehearsals are held twice a week on Sundays 10am-12pm & Wednesdays 9pm-10:30pm.
- Each spring, we hold an annual showcase in early-mid April. This year, it was held on April 7, 3-5pm.
Upcoming & Past Events
Happy Lunar New Year!: SinoVision's Lunar Gala
We were honored to be invited to perform at SinoVision TV's Chinese New Year gala in January 2024!
Imperial Dynasty: 2023 President's Inauguration and Night Market
We were delighted to be invited to perform at President Shafik's Inaugration Dance Party! We performed our dance "Imperial Dynasty", which showcases a variety of Chinese dance styles, from traditional to modern.
2023 Showcase | 远黛青山
We welcomed our dancers back on stage for our annual showcase for the first time in three years! Our theme, 远黛青山, encapsulates the beauty and mystery of nature.
Wanderlust | 舞象桃李
We held our second annual showcase on March 8th, 2020. The theme focused on our discoveries of self, culture, and identity as we begin to enter society.
Wanderlust Promotional Video
Check out our promotional video for our second annual showcase! This showcase is titled Wanderlust: 舞象桃李. Join us for a night of traditional and contemporary Chinese dance.
Tao Li Bei Competition
The Performance Team ranked first in its category and received the Gold award with the dance Mountain Spirit.
2023-2024 Board
Meet the board!