Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present Asian American Heritage Month Program in NYC
The CitiGroup Theatre will host works by Peter Chu and Ying Shi, led by artistic director Greta Campo.
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present a captivating, cross-cultural program at The CitiGroup Theatre. This season's concert is a special tribute, honoring the past by reviving Nai-Ni Chen's Du, honoring the present by showcasing Flowing Stream under the Moon Light, and looking toward the future with Peter Chu's premiere, Reflections of a Ripple.
The company's unique artistic vision has long resonated with critics and audiences alike. As noted by The New York Times, the company "...stood out for their remarkably smooth blend of new and old, as well as for their confident, intensely personal approach to nature."
Performances will take place at The CitiGroup Theatre on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Saturday: May 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
There will be a VIP reception after the Saturday May 16 performance for the audience to meet the artists, dancers, designers and the choreographers.
Dancers: Sarah Botero, Yuchin "Kiki" Tseng, Madeleine Lee, Madelyn Sarver, Lorenzo Guerrini, Caleb Baker, Kathryn Taylor, Esteban Santamaria, Rio Kikuchi, Candace Jarvis
Artistic Director: Greta Campo
Program Highlights
Carousel A buoyant, abstract work blending childlike wonder with the majestic elegance of equestrian movement.
Flowing Stream under the Moon Light by Ying Shi
Two young women embody youthful purity and elegant softness by a moonlit riverside.
Positioning by Nai-Ni Chen A powerful duet responding to global crises, seeking hope, equality, and justice through movement.
Way of Fire by Nai-Ni Chen, Originally Choreographed for five women, this piece highlights female resilience, honoring Nai-Ni Chen's pioneering spirit.
Reflection of A Ripple (Premiere)
Balances softness and grace with dynamic energy bursts, exploring movement lineage and cultural heritage.
Incense by Nai-Ni Chen was Inspired by temple rituals, dancers embody rising white clouds carrying prayers to heaven.
Du by Nai-Ni Chen
A magnificent, richly textured work influenced by Chinese Buddhism, featuring powerful and measured movements.
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