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Jiaping Shi Dance School was founded on April 1,2000, by Ms. Jiaping Shi, a Chinese folk and classical dancer, teacher and choreographer for more than 30 years, as well as a member of the Association of Chinese Professional Dancers in China. The purpose of the school is to disseminate Chinese national folk dances, preserve and expand the excellence of Chinese culture, and to train, develop, and nurture new talents who share a deep love for the oriental arts. Since the foundation of the school, almost two years ago, the students have undergone rigorous, professional, and scientific basic training. Currently, they have learned and mastered 20 national folk dances of various styles and characteristics. They have regularly participated in various performances, arts festivals and community activities. They have presented to friends of different origins, as well as overseas Chinese, some of the masterpieces (arts of excellence) of various nationalities in China. They have contributed to the enrichment of the cultural and recreational activities in the community.
In December 2001, Jiaping Shi Dance School was officially registered with the State of Texas, through LAM & PO CPA's, as a non-profit organizaiton. Going forward, the teacher and students will continue to serve the community warmheartedly. They will intensify their basic training, enhance and improve the quality of their dance techniques and artistic presentation, and will present more brilliant and splendid programs to the community.
For all those who share a love for dance: the door of Jiaping Shi Dance School is always open to everyone from age four and a half to adult, regardless of antionalities, origins and cultural background. The School provides an opportunity to satisfy one's yearning for dance. One will also realize, through these dance classes, that dancing is not only a form of performing art, or a symbol of a certain culture, it is a mean to a physical and mental wellbeing. It is also a tool to mould one's temperament and a way to present one's good posture and pleasant disposition. |
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