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🎤 Dance Education Symposium Highlight | Ms. Shin Yue Wang “Dance carries culture, and culture shapes identity.” 🌏✨ At the 2025 PACDA Dance Education Symposium during the Taoli World Grand Finals, Ms. Wang reflected on what it takes to plant and nurture the seeds of Chinese dance abroad. Drawing from 30+ years of teaching in the U.S., she spoke about perseverance, community support, and collective effort in keeping traditions alive far from home. 💡 This is just one of many powerful insights shared during our Symposium — a morning of conversation, collaboration, and cultural exchange bringing together educators, artists, and students from China and the global diaspora. 🎥 Watch the full talk now on our YouTube channel (@ PACDA Dance) and explore how each speaker is shaping the future of Chinese dance education around the world. 📍 Irvine, California 📅 2025 PACDA Dance Education Symposium | Taoli World Grand Finals 📸 Video: @shutterfoo @pacda_dance #PACDA #DanceSymposium #DanceEducation #ChineseDance #CulturalExchange #TaoliWorld #TaoliDance

From Vancouver to Santa Ana, PACDA Master Classes have featured some of the most inspiring educators in Chinese dance and beyond. Each instructor brings a wealth of artistry, technique, and cultural knowledge to the classroom — shaping dancers across generations and borders. As we reflect on the incredible teachers who’ve shaped our journey, we’re thrilled to unveil our 2025 Summer Intensive faculty! ✨ Joey Hernandez — OCSA faculty, convention educator, and commercial dance professional ✨ Kerry Lee — Co-Artistic Director of Atlanta Chinese Dance Company and seasoned touring artist ✨ Wanlin Luo — Tao Li Cup winner and Beijing Dance Academy UK Alumni Association President Join us for four unforgettable days of training, creativity, and cultural connection. Presented in partnership with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). 🗓 June 30–July 3, 2025 📍 OCSA, Santa Ana, CA 🔗 Link in bio to register now! EDIT: The correct name is Atlanta Chinese Dance Company / 亚特兰大中华舞蹈社. #PACDA #TaoliWorld #OCSA #DanceIntensive #SummerDance #ChineseDance #CulturalDance #MasterClass #DanceEducation #SoCalDance #DanceTeachers #DanceWorkshop #TrainWithTheBest #PACDASummerIntensive #TaoliMasterClass #DanceCommunity

Title: Taoli Dancers 桃李舞者 Organization: Taoli World Dance Competition Finalists 国际桃李杯决赛选手 @taoliworld Restaging: Shin Yue Wang Performers: Taoli World 2023 Finalists Description: PACDA celebrates the vibrant 2022-2023 Taoli World season with the Taoli Dancers, as they present a breathtaking compilation of Taoli World finalists, curated by Taoli World Judge Shin Yue Wang. Experience the incredible talent, dedication, and artistic brilliance of our contestants through a diverse range of performances. From the rich heritage of Chinese folk dance to the refined beauty of classical masterpieces, the spirit of Taoli unites us all. ❤️ Pan America Multicultural Dance Gala 2023 ❤️ Photography: @nevilk.jpg , Kimberly Wu @something_chinese , Leslie #PACDA #ChineseDance #Gala

To all the moms and mother figures in our dance community 💐 From the first hand that guided us into the studio, to the quiet support behind every rehearsal, costume, competition, and performance… thank you. Today, we celebrate not only mothers, but also the teachers and mentors who have cared for generations of dancers with patience, strength, and love. So much of what happens onstage begins with the people who stand beside us long before the curtain rises. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who help our community grow, dance, and believe in themselves ❤️ Dancers, tag your moms, teachers, and dance schools below so we can celebrate them together 💫 #MothersDay #PACDA #TaoliWorld #DanceCommunity #ChineseDance

The semifinal weekend continues with the guidance of esteemed judges and the leadership helping carry it forward. 🔥 At Taoli World, every regional event is more than a competition. It is a space for excellence, exchange, and growth in Chinese dance. Here’s a quick look at some of the artists and leadership shaping NorCal Semifinals as we get ready for the awards later today. 🏆 #TaoliWorld #PACDA #NorCal #ChineseDance #DanceEducation

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we honor the movement traditions that carry us forward 🐎 For many across our global dance community, Lunar New Year is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of lineage, of teachers and elders, of rehearsals that stretch late into the evening, and of the cultural memory embedded in every gesture. Cultural dance has always evolved alongside the people who practice it. From village festivals to university studios, from community centers to professional stages, it continues to live because communities continue to care. May this new year bring clarity in your training, courage in your choreography, generosity in your teaching, and joy in your movement. Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at PACDA 🧧✨ #PACDA #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #DanceEducation #CulturalDance

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance (PACDA) and Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). This spring, PACDA will bring culturally grounded dance education to elementary students near Long Beach — expanding access to movement practices rooted in East Asian traditions and heritage. We are currently seeking dance educators who: • Have a strong dance background • Have experience working with youth • Are professional, reliable, and committed to the full program duration 📅 Program runs March–May 2026 📍 Elementary schools (TK–5) near Long Beach 💼 Competitive hourly instructional rate + paid training At PACDA, we believe dance is not only technique — it is cultural memory, identity, and connection. This collaboration with OCSA reflects our shared commitment to arts education that is inclusive, rigorous, and culturally meaningful. To apply, please email: [email protected] • Resume (if available) • Brief description of dance background • Availability (March–May 2026) Application deadline: 2/20/2026 Help us bring heritage into the classroom. #PACDA #OCSA #CulturalDance #ArtsEducation #AfterSchoolProgram

A legacy, built in community 🔥 Over the years, we have returned to the Irvine Barclay Theatre in so many chapters of our story. Representing our community at the @cityofirvine State of the City, helping bring @ucirvine ’s Lunar New Year back in person after the pandemic, building multicultural dance nights through our parent organization @pacda_dance , and producing our own CDCSC anniversary showcase. 🪭 Each time, this stage has held more than performances. It has held connection, culture, and the people who keep these traditions alive. 🌠 Tonight is different. For the first time, CDCSC is being presented as part of Irvine Barclay Theatre’s official 2025-2026 season through Ignite Dance. This milestone reflects years of trust, shared values, and showing up with care and consistency. It also places our work alongside Orange County’s most established dance institutions, while we stay rooted in cultural authenticity and true to our mission of meaningful cultural exchange. We are premiering Pulse of the Land 🌿🌊⛰️ choreographed by Xue (Snow) Han. This original work traces tradition through nature, featuring dance influences from the Dai, Zhuang, and Mongolian ethnic communities. Each carries its own movement language, music, and cultural roots. Movement becomes memory. Difference becomes dialogue. This is the kind of exchange we believe in—specific, grounded, and alive. Ignite Dance is nearly sold out. 🎟️🔥 One night only, grab your tickets now before they’re gone. Link in bio! Ignite Dance 🔥 🗓️ Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 8 PM 📍 Irvine Barclay Theatre Presented by @irvinebarclay Choreography: @snowhanxue Video: @michellinman @shutterfoo @cityofirvine @chinesedancecompany , Ken L #IgniteDance #IrvineBarclayTheatre #CDCSC #ChineseDance #OCEvents

This Giving Season, help us expand the next round of My Heritage, My Dance (MHMD) grants to empower more AAPI college students to preserve and share their cultural heritage through dance. MHMD, a project by PACDA, uplifts Asian American and Pacific Islander student dancers by funding and spotlighting their work in traditional and cultural dance forms. Whether through grants, sponsorships, or stage opportunities, we help student leaders carry their cultures forward—on and off campus. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us continue this vital work. Let’s make sure these stories, steps, and legacies are not lost. Pictured: MHMD 2025 Grantee @jhushakti #MyHeritageMyDance #GivingSeason #GivingTuesday #SupportTheArts #AAPIYouth #CulturalDance #MHMD #PACDA

✨ Calling all Taoli alumni! ✨ As PACDA celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, we’re launching something truly special — the Taoli Alumni Association 💜 A new community for dancers, teachers, choreographers, and friends who have shared the Taoli stage since 2017. And… we’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Taoli Alumni Reunion, happening July 2026 in Irvine, CA! 🎉 A chance to reconnect, celebrate your journey, and inspire the next generation of dancers. Whether you performed a solo in your living room during the pandemic seasons or danced onstage at our Grand Finals — we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us design meaningful activities, strengthen our alumni network, and honor the spirit that makes Taoli World so unique. 💛 If you’ve participated in any Taoli season since 2017, fill out our Taoli Alumni Interest Survey by Dec 20: 🔗 link in bio! Help us bring the Taoli family together again! We can’t wait to reconnect with you. ✨ #TaoliWorld #PACDA #TaoliAlumni #ChineseDance #DanceCommunity #TaoliDance #DanceFamily #CulturalDance

”Every child who dances is helping carry culture forward.” 💐 This #GivingSeason, we’re honored to share words from Ms. Mei Xu 徐梅老師, a lifelong Chinese dance teacher and judge for the 2024–2025 Taoli World Grand Finals, about why she chose to support My Heritage, My Dance (MHMD) as a donor. 🌏 She reflects on a lifetime of dance, the next generation of passionate students, and what it means to preserve our stories through movement. ✨ Help us continue uplifting AAPI student dancers in preserving and performing their cultural heritage.
 📌 Donate now at the link in bio! #MHMD #PACDA #GivingTuesday #AAPIHeritage #CulturalDance #SupportTheArts #MyHeritageMyDance

This season, we are grateful for the dancers, teachers, families, and supporters who give heart and meaning to everything we do. Thank you for being part of our journey — for every step, every story, and every shared moment of cultural celebration. Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving from all of us at PACDA. 在這個感恩的季節里，我們由衷地感謝每一位舞者、老師、家庭和支持者。 因為有你們的熱情與堅持，泛美的每一步才更有意義。 祝大家感恩節溫暖喜樂，平安順心。 #grateful #givingthanks #感恩的心