Convergent Waves: NYC (2024)
Dancers : Naoko Brown, IJ Chan, Peter Cheng, Flora Hyoin Kim Han, Lynn Huang, Nelson Enrique Mejia Jr., Miguel Miranda, Mikaela Morisato, Johnny Huy Nguyen, Caleb Patterson, and Brandon Woods
Premiered at 1885 tall ship Wavertree at South Street Seaport Museum at Pier 16 in New York City
Photos : Alice Chacon, Victor Lin (small photos 1), Robbie Sweeny (small photo 2)
This immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance piece uncovers the hidden histories of the laborers on the ships who laid the foundation for New York City’s rise as a global center it is today.
Convergent Waves: SF (2022)
Dancers : Naoko Brown, IJ Chan, Flora Hyoin Kim Han, Lynn Huang, SanSan Kwan, Johnny Huy Nguyen
Premiered at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA
Photos : Robbie Sweeny
“Visitors experience a collective statement for the preservation of community, as neighborhoods across the country face cultural erosion, loss of businesses, and displacement through the pandemic and gentrification.” - Lenora Lee
Convergent Waves: BOSTON (2022)
Dancers : Naoko Brown, IJ Chan, Peter Cheng, Flora Hyoin Kim Han, Lynn Huang, Johnny Huy Nguyen
Premiered at Pao Arts Center in Boston, MA
Photos : LeeDaniel Tran, Olivia Moon (small photos 1, 2)
A site responsive, multimedia dane performance in collaboration with activists and non-profit leaders to celebrate the power of the community and the preservation of Boston Chinatown.
