After months of intense learning and practicing, the inaugural C Dream comes to a conclusion. From August 7 to August 9, over 100 graduates across the country travel to Los Angeles, CA for the very first C Dream Festival in celebration of their achievement. During the weekend, students are invited to attend Gala, participate in Annual Performance, and take C Dream Masterclass.
2016 C Dream Annual Gala
On August 8, over 100 guests, including C Dream graduates, teachers, partners, sponsors, and community friends, gather at Westin Pasadena to celebrate the successful wrap-up of the inaugural C Dream. Outstanding graduates are acknowledged and receive scholarship award. The first C Dream Star, the highest honor for each year’s graduate, is bestowed. At the Gala, a C Dream documentary series is premiered and dedicated to all who contribute to this nascent program.
Gala Pictures
Documentary Series
Passing Torch
Seeking Root
Chasing Dreams
2016 C Dream Annual Performance
Directed by C Dream production team, the first C Dream Annual Performance presents the best of C Dream 2016, featuring Chinese dance repertoires and Peking Opera classics in full costumes, performed by young artists from Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Houston. The performance also includes C Dream short videos and the graduation ceremony of the 2016 Classes.
Award-winning guest dancers take audiences to a fascinating cultural journey, inspired by ethnic Chinese dance and music of Tibetan, Korean, Mongolian styles and much more. This special performance highlights the stunning pieces awarded the top-notch Taoli Cup in China and international prizes in recent years. Show is held on August 9, 2016 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center.
Annual Performance Pictures
Annual Performance Video
2016 Annual Performance
2016 C Dream Dance Masterclass
Hosted by Prof. GAO Du, renowned Chinese dance educator from Beijing Academy Academy, the first C Dream Masterclass is held on August 8 at Pasadena Community College Dance Studio. More than 50 students from Class 16′ are selected to attend this class and benefit from teaching by world-class Chinese dancer and choreographer.