H.T. Chen & Dancers
“Opening the Gate” was described by The New York Times as a “throbbing, swirling spectacle”
"Mr. Chen has long been one of New York dance's most persuasive storytellers, addressing issues of acculturation well before they become fashionable in dance." The New York Times
H.T. Chen & Dancers
H.T. Chen & Dancers, presenting two signature works,
Opening the Gate and Mott Street.
Ring in the Lunar New Year with H.T. Chen & Dancers, presenting two signature works, Opening the Gate and Mott Street, celebrating the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community.
H.T. Chen & Dancers is presenting two signature works celebrating the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community. H.T. Chen’s Opening the Gate is a ritualistic journey of struggle, perseverance, and the eventual transcendence of the limitations of the ego and the material world. In the world we live in today, marked by uncertainty, upheaval, and persistent challenges, Opening the Gate reminds us that despite the darkness, there is always a path forward. Excerpts from Mott Street celebrate the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community as we welcome the Lunar New Year of the Snake. Choreography by H.T. Chen has received critical acclaim for its national and international tours, extended residencies in communities throughout the U.S., and award-winning educational programming.
Award winning choreographer H.T. Chen began his career at LaMaMa and went on to found Chen Dance Center in NYC.
Company Name: H.T. Chen & Dancers
Choreography: H.T. Chen
Composer: Bradley Kaus
Composer: Charlie Chin
Lighting Designer: Stephen Petrilli
Set Design: Eric Harriz
Performers: Nicole Arakaki, Karma Chuki, Kelly Guerrero, Seneca Lawrence, Tsubasa Nishioka, Yoshi Sanders, Ari Someya, Wayland Quintero, Glenna Yu