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Interview: Andy Chiang of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and YEAR OF THE HORSE at NJPAC
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 30, 2026

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Chiang of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company about the dance company and the upcoming performances to celebrate Year of the Horse at NJPAC.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Perform Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Horse at Hostos Community College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present Red Firecrackers at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. This performance, led by Artistic Director Greta Campo, celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year traditions through dance, music, and storytelling.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Celebrate The Year Of The Horse At Kupferberg Center For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, will perform at the Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Art.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Will Present YEAR OF THE HORSE Lunar New Year Celebration At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will return to NJPAC with Year of the Horse, a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration featuring new and returning works. The annual event remains a cornerstone of NJPAC’s winter season and a celebration of renewal for the Newark community.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Celebrate Lunar New Year Year Of The Horse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will celebrate Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and more. The company will present two world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring New Works By Lawrence Jin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has unveiled unveil its 2026 season of performances, residencies, and community events, featuring world premieres and more. Learn more!

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Launches New Resident Choreographer Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has announced a new resident choreographer program, which will serve as part of the Company’s artistic foundation. In the upcoming year, two prominent Asian American choreographers will join the Company to create new works and lead public and private workshops.

Zhongmei Li To Join Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company In Celebrating The Lunar New Year Of The Black Water Rabbit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2023

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will begin its celebration of the Lunar New Year of the Black Water Rabbit at four different venues around NYC.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes September 20-23
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level September 20-23, 2021.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes August 16-19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2021

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level August 16-19, 2021.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 8/16-8/19 Schedule For The Bridge
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2021

The Institute’s aim is to bring together dancers, choreographers and directors around the world to experience the master teachers of color whose practices are embedded in the community and are focused on advancing the art of dance that transform the personal, environmental and metaphysical spaces. 

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes April 12-16
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2021

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences from April 12-16, 2021.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 4/5-4/9 Schedule for The Bridge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2021

The Bridge's core program is based on Nai-Ni Chen’s Kinetic Spiral, which is a cross-cultural dance vocabulary that integrates the Chinese martial arts philosophy in TaiChi with contemporary dance practices she studied in America. Guest artists will cover a wide range of folk and classical dance styles.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Receive $10K Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2021

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has been approved for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the Company's Year of the Golden Ox Celebration.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Year Of The Golden Ox National Presenting Partners And Program Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2021

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company continues its 20+ years tradition of presenting a special production of the Chinese New Year. The Company is announcing a series of events for a colorful and vibrant special Chinese New Year Celebration of the Ox online.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces The Bridge Classes January 11-15
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2021

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level January 11-15, 2021. Interested dancers can join the class by registering on Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company's website.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 12/14-12/18 Schedule for The Bridge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2020

As a virtual dance institute, The Bridge will invite world renowned as well as up and coming dancers and choreographer to come to guest teach the class. Advanced/Intermediate level professional or pre-professional dancers who are looking to explore beyond their own boundaries and looking for new dance experiences are encouraged to participate. 

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Bridge Classes October 12-16
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY has announced The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level Featuring Guest Artists: Juana Cala and ZhongMei Li October 12-16, 2020.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Offers Free Online Class 4/20-24
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2020

In the midst of the current health crisis, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is keeping its dancers in shape by conducting regular Company Classes online from Nai-Ni and Company dancer's living rooms using Zoom.

Initial Casting Announced for FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, 10/27; Hannah Elless, Mamie Parris, Jonah Platt and More!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016

New York, New York: National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the first round of casting for the 28th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Today, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival will kick off on Wednesday, October 26 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute, which features songs from Festival shows you will not get to hear in the 45-minute presentation.