Shen Wei is a choreographer, dancer, painter, and designer who was born in Hunan Province in the south central part of China. From a young age, he studied Chinese opera (a form of theater performed with music, singing, and acrobatics), calligraphy, and painting. This early focus on visual arts shaped his future artistry on the dance stage. In this program hosted by Executive Director of Shen Wei Arts, France Pepper, Shen Wei and his dancers take students on a journey in Re- (I, II, III), a triptych inspired by his travels throughout Asia. Filled with dramatic imagery, movement, and traditional as well as recorded music, students experience Asia through the eyes of this visionary artist known for blending modern dance with elements from theater, visual arts, and opera. Experience the history and culture of Tibet, Cambodia, and China through the choreography of Shen Wei (recorded in 2010 at C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, VA).
Shen Wei Dance Arts Returns (Performance/Demonstration)