{"id":69548,"date":"2025-01-02T12:35:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=69548"},"modified":"2025-01-02T12:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:41:11","slug":"dance-of-oriental-chinas-master-dancers-unite-for-a-one-night-only-world-premiere-in-los-angeles-celebrating-the-nations-artistic-and-cultural-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=69548","title":{"rendered":"Dance of Oriental: China&#8217;s Master Dancers Unite for a One-Night-Only World Premiere in Los Angeles, Celebrating the Nation&#8217;s Artistic and Cultural Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dance of Oriental, a one-night only dance performance in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Downtown Los Angeles<\/span>\u00a0at the Music Center&#8217;s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, January 4, 2025<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">7:30pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69550\" style=\"width: 723px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69550\" class=\"wp-image-69550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-1.jpg 713w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-1-520x278.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">China Oriental Performing Arts Group (COPAG), courtesy COPAG<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine<\/span><\/span>, CA (January 2<span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">, 2025)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4332143-1&amp;h=2538609688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oever.com%2Fen&amp;a=Oever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oever<\/a>, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>-based culture and media company that is committed to celebrating and advancing Chinese cultural legacy and heritage by reimagining classic performing arts and cultural traditions, will present Dance of Oriental, a one-night only dance performance in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Downtown Los Angeles<\/span>\u00a0at the Music Center&#8217;s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, January 4, 2025<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">7:30pm<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Presented by Oever and produced by the renowned China Oriental Performing Arts Group (COPAG), a national performing arts and cultural group of &#8220;cultural envoys,&#8221; fostering friendship and cultural exchanges between\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>\u00a0and countries around the world, Dance of Oriental will create the opportunity for audiences to immerse themselves in Chinese cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<aside class=\"pull-quote\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;We are honored to be the exclusive organizer of the U.S. tour for this legendary dance troupe The China Oriental Performing Arts Group, bringing an extraordinary cultural feast to American audiences,&#8221; said Oever Founder Meng Shi.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;We are honored to be the exclusive organizer of the U.S. tour for this legendary dance troupe The China Oriental Performing Arts Group, bringing an extraordinary cultural feast to American audiences,&#8221; said Oever Founder\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Meng Shi<\/span>. &#8220;Chinese culture is deeply rooted in history while flourishing in the contemporary era. At Oever, we firmly believe that culture transcends borders, and its heritage endures through time.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dance of Oriental is an ensemble dance program featuring\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0top acclaimed dancers, celebrated for their performances on the world&#8217;s most important and prestigious stages. Showcasing vivid Chinese folk and classical dances that embody poetic choreography and a centuries-long tradition of expressing deep emotion through movement, this captivating production aims to inspire audiences of all backgrounds and foster international friendships through its ethereal artistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69552\" style=\"width: 528px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69552\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69552\" src=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-2.jpg 518w, https:\/\/lapost.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250102-Dance-of-Oriental-2-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">China Oriental Performing Arts Group (COPAG), courtesy COPAG<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some of the dance programs that each capture a distinct facet of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0cultural tapestry includes the misty lyricism of Jasmine, evoking southern\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0water towns, to the dynamic Four Practices of Chinese Medicine, which translates healing traditions into graceful choreography, The sweeping blues and greens of Green pay homage to an iconic Song Dynasty masterpiece, while Ink on Water pays tribute to calligraphy, ink-wash painting, and blue-and-white porcelain through fluid movement. Flying Apsaras draws on Dunhuang murals for a celestial blend of dance and mythic imagery, whereas Gaba (Fish Movements) celebrates the Dai people&#8217;s aquatic heritage with lively folk rhythms. Imperial Painting Academy places viewers in the heart of Northern Song creativity, highlighting a young artist&#8217;s passion for his craft. Towards the Light and Sound, performed by Chinese Korean dancers, explores a symbolic journey of discovery through shifting illuminations, and Far and Beyond honors visionary researchers who push scientific frontiers. Additional dances will be revealed during the live performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also included will be select highlights from the internationally-acclaimed dance drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, which has captivated audiences around the world. This spectacular fusion of dance, painting, and poetic imagination celebrates the story behind one of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0most revered artistic painting treasures\u2014A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (\u5343\u91cc\u6c5f\u5c71\u56fe), and pays homage to the brilliant young painter Wang Ximeng, who completed the scroll in the year 1113 at just 18 years old. Preserved in the Palace Museum in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Beijing<\/span>, Wang&#8217;s masterpiece dazzles with its distinctive blue-green palette and sweeping landscapes, offering a timeless vision of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0natural grandeur. This extraordinary production seamlessly blends the splendor of ancient\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>\u00a0with the immediacy of modern performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The production has toured to over 70 cities and traveled internationally, including to\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Turkey<\/span>, with more than 600 performances, each met with packed audiences. It has earned multiple prestigious awards, including\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0highest prize for the arts\u2014the 17th Wenhua Award. The show was featured on CCTV&#8217;s Spring Festival Gala, reaching an audience of over 8 billion viewers. In\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2024<\/span>, it was also adapted into a film and a symphonic concert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;This collaboration with The China Oriental Performing Arts Group not only marks a meaningful cultural exchange but also sets the stage for our upcoming Intangible Cultural Heritage Week at Lincoln Center in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>. We look forward to inviting audiences across\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>\u00a0to experience more timeless and inspiring journeys,&#8221; added Shi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Oever&#8217;s presentation in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>\u00a0is part of a compelling 2025 Arts and Cultural Season and Cultural Heritage Festival, which will also feature performances from China Oriental Performing Arts Group of<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4332143-1&amp;h=1205197938&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidhkochtheater.com%2Ftickets-and-events%2Fpoetic-dance-the-journey-of-a-legendary-landscape-painting&amp;a=Poetic+Dance%3A+The+Journey+of+a+Legendary+Landscape+Painting%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting,<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">at\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">New York&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0Lincoln Center at David H. Koch Theater from\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 10 to 12, 2025<\/span>. As part of its Festival, Oever will organize and produce<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4332143-1&amp;h=971276677&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidhkochtheater.com%2Ftickets-and-events%2Fwestward-spread-of-eastern-opera%2F&amp;a=Westward+Spread+of+Eastern+Opera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Westward Spread of Eastern Opera<\/a>, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">a contemporary interpretation of Peking Opera and the first presentation of its kind in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>\u00a0in a decade, at the same Lincoln Center venue on\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 17<\/span>\u00a0and 18, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dance of Oriental | Los Angeles Performance<\/span><br class=\"dnr\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date\/Time:\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 4, 2025<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">7:30 PM<\/span><\/span><br class=\"dnr\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Venue: The Music Center&#8217;s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 135 N Grand Ave,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles, CA<\/span>\u00a090012<\/span><br class=\"dnr\" \/>Tickets:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4332143-1&amp;h=3698450295&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiccenter.org%2Ftickets-free-events%2Flease-events%2Fdance-of-oriental%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiccenter.org%2Ftickets-free-events%2Flease-events%2Fdance-of-oriental%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.musiccenter.org\/tickets-free-events\/lease-events\/dance-of-oriental\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dance of Oriental, a one-night only&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts","category-ca-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=69548"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69553,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69548\/revisions\/69553"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/69550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=69548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=69548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=69548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}