Join renowned modern dance choreographer D ana Tai Soon Burgess as he shares how his multi-faceted background as a 4t h generation Korean American inspires his creative process. Burgess will b e interviewed about his dedication to telling APIA stories through dance\, and his new memoir C hino and the Dance of the Butterfly. This insightful journey delv es into an artist's process that is inspired by the intersection of varyin g cultural perspectives\, stories\, and experiences. Candid and intelligen t\, Burgess gives the opportunity to experience up close the passion for a rt and dance that has informed his life.
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His acclaimed compa
ny will perform four excerpts from their repertoire. Burgess will sign cop
ies of his memoir\, also for sale\, at the event.
"Burgess makes a
rt with movement. His memoir illuminates how he has navigated his hyphenat
ed world as a gay Asian American man and his metamorphosis as an artist. F
inding strength in diversity\, his artmaking brings multiculturalism\, soc
ial justice\, and equity to the forefront in the universal language of dan
ce. His voice is honest\, open\, and important."--George Takei \;
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