It would be an understatement to say this has been the most meaningful work of dance theater I’ve had the privilege of working on. Chinese immigrants detained at Angel Island between 1910 - 1940 carved poetry on the walls of their cells, which @huang.ruo immortalized into this stunning oratorio, was brought to life in dance by 7 Asian choreographers alongside the genius of @delsolquartet and @voltisf . What a thrill to bring it to @thesfwarmemorial in year 5 of @oaklandballetcompany annual Dancing Moons Festival, the first dedicated to AAPI choreography. The company is looking so strong right now too, it has been a joy and privilege to work with such articulate and sensitive artists. Thank you to Graham and Bat and the Board for believing in this work — can’t wait to take it on the road soon 🥹 📸 @vin.vuthikorn
What a great opening night of our beautiful and breathtaking ballet-theatre ANGEL ISLAND 「天使島」at Herbst Theater in San Francisco, Bravi Tutti to the amazing 12 dancers of @oaklandballetcompany , 7 Asian-American choreographers, @delsolquartet , @voltisf 🙏❤️. One more show this afternoon 5/9! Join us💪
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Ready to unveil our beautiful and haunting ballet-theatre ANGEL ISLAND at Herbst Theater in San Francisco tonight 5/8 and tomorrow 5/9, with the amazing 12 dancers of @oaklandballetcompany 7 Asian-American choreographers, @delsolquartet@voltisf . Join us❤️
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Step into the ballet world this weekend with these exciting events:
• ABOUT FACE: DISRUPTING BALLET
Making its premiere at CAAMFest, this inspiring documentary follows Oakland Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin (first female AAPI soloist at the New York City Ballet) as they push back against the racial stereotypes long embedded in ballet in classic programs such as THE NUTCRACKER.
📍 AMC Kabuki | 🗓️ May 9 | ⏰ 11 a.m.
Use code CF26OBC for a special discount
Get tickets at CAAMFest.com > ABOUT FACE: DISRUPTING BALLET
@aboutface_film@philschan@georgina_pazcogyn
• ANGEL ISLAND
Presented by the Oakland Ballet Company with Del Sol Quartet and Volti, conducted by Robert Geary. Composed by Huang Ruo, this moving performance brings to life the stories of Chinese immigrants detained on Angel Island. Choreography includes Phil Chan, who is also featured in ABOUT FACE.
@oaklandballetcompany
📍 Herbst Theatre I 🗓️ May 8–9
Tickets are automatically discounted (no code needed)
Purchase at Cityboxoffice.com
A dream come true: premiering “Double Happiness” with @oaklandballetcompany at @greatstartheater — the oldest Chinese theater in North America for the fifth annual Dancing Moons Festival, the first festival dedicated to Asian American choreography by a ballet company. A special thank you to @ballethispanico for having me to workshop this Chino Latino ballet last year, and to @khi430 for her playful costumes and @vin.vuthikorn for these wonderful photos. Of course, my favorite part of any Oakland Ballet performance is the chance to see my dad…
May is the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate and remember, the @oaklandballetcompany is unveiling ANGEL ISLAND, a dance-theatre by 7 AAPI choreographers with music from my Angel Island Oratorio, teaming up with @delsolquartet and @voltisf . Please come join us for our two performances on May 8 and 9, and panel talk on May 5, Herbst Theatre, SF.
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Phil Chan, the visionary for "Double Happiness", hopes that audiences can celebrate humanity by recognizing our differences.
Be sure to catch "Double Happiness" at The Great Star Theater in San Francisco's Chinatown April 30 - May 2nd! Purchase tickets at the link in bio.
#Dance #Ballet #DoubleHappiness #VisitOakland #OaklandBallet
Previously we revealed our NEW summer event, Ballet West Summit Festival: Where Art Meets Elevation. Today we’re back to reveal the details for the second program of the festival, Raising Voices En Pointe Presented by Park City Film and Ballet West. This screening is an exclusive showing of two powerful documentaries:
“About Face” - This film spotlights Georgina Pazcoguin and Phil Chan as they challenge the dance world to rid ballet of offensive stereotypes of Asians and make ballet more inclusive.
“Ten Times Better” - This film tells the story of George Lee, an 88-year-old blackjack dealer who was an Asian pioneer in ballet and on Broadway.
Along with experiencing these moving documentaries, there will also be a Q&A with Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin, the founders of Final Bow for Yellowface, and Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute.
This event is FREE! Just register using the link in bio.
@parkcityfilm@philschan@georgina_pazcoguin
One out of 7 characters “The Narrator”👀 and the lore of the final scene for my music video NEVER FIND OUT🙈
7人のうちのキャラ「ナレーター」👀の最後のシーンを解説し、ます✊
#neverfindout #finalbowforyellowface #yellowface #whitewashing #asianrepresentation
Come for the screening, stay for the ballet! After ABOUT FACE’s screening and Q&A at CAAM Fest in Japantown, head over to the Herbst Theatre to see the Oakland Ballet’s Dancing Moons Festival, featuring choreography by Phil Chan!
#ballet #nutcracker #dancefilm #yellowface #aboutface
