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Sep, 2011
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Aug, 2011
“Reflections” – Art, Visibility, and “This Movement”
I am a dancer, choreographer, and the artistic director of Lenora Lee Dance. For the last few years I’ve been developing large scale interdisciplinary works that are deeply rooted in the stories of the Asian American experience, performed and supported by the artistic and cultural communities I’ve had the honor to be a part of here in San Francisco. What is manifesting is greater in depth, artistry, commitment, and beauty than anything I could have ever envisioned. Growing up I
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Aug, 2011
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Jul, 2011
Reflections
The beauty of the artists I’m working with never ceases to amaze me. When I witness them, I witness the uniqueness of each person’s spirit, each person’s love and passion for her or his art, each person’s gift of giving deeply to the birth of this piece. This creative endeavor is bringing to life the histories stored within our bodies. We convey through movement, martial arts, Chinese lion dance, music, text, and video the depth of what cannot be translated
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May, 2011
The Magic
There is an unmistakable magic that occurs when a group of 16 artists fill a room and reveal their craft. 4 people transform into 2 majestic lions… the spirits and essence of the tradition. It’s hard to express the feeling of watching what is in your mind’s eye manifest in front of you, to the glory of your initial vision. Presence, compassion, love, and wisdom. You hear it. You feel it. You know what you are a part of is