Chiao Bin Studios

Categories: Dance Studios, Dancers, Artists

1. 
   User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

   by video147

   03/05/2008

   The Chinese New Year Celebration in Carlisle, now in its fourth year,
   has grown more inclusive and more wonderful with each passing year.
   Chiao Bin Huang - producer, director, choreographer, teacher, dancer,
   heart and soul of the celebration - has created a festival atmosphere
   for this event that draws a standing room only audience in the
   Carlisle Public School's Corey Auditorium. For a minimal ticket
   price - $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors - participants are
   treated to an amazing and varied buffet of Chinese food, are invited
   to try their hand at arts and crafts, and then enjoy one of the
   happiest and most colorful performances imaginable! Children of all
   ages and cultures - and even their parents - join in singing Chinese
   songs, doing traditional ribbon, lion and flag dances, and
   demonstrating Chinese yo-yo and martial arts. Brightly colored
   costumes and props add tremendously to the pageantry. One of the
   most delightful elements of the performances is catching sight of
   Chiao Bin herself, discreetly flitting from place to place,
   conducting and prompting the many students in their songs and dances,
   managing the microphones, starting and stopping the recordings of
   traditional Chinese music accompanying the high-energy onstage
   performances, encouraging the shy, and managing the minor snags to
   keep everything running smoothly. Her commitment to giving every
   participant the chance to shine creates a celebration not just of
   talent but of diversity, and of the exuberance of life itself. And
   when Chiao Bin herself dances, the audience is truly transported -
   professionally trained in her native China, she moves through the
   traditional dances with a grace and liquidity that is almost
   magical. Throughout all the day's performances, we are not merely
   impressed, but drawn into a loving and vibrant communal happening.
   We depart uplifted, excited, and filled with a spirit of gratitude
   and wonder - and with memories to carry us through another year.

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2. 
   User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

   by M.D.

   03/05/2008

   What a wonderful team of people made this Chinese New Year Celebration event so fabulous! Chiao Bin, your leadership made all the difference. It was so
   nice to see so many students performing and to see Chiao Bin dance! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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3. 
   User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

   by ccep147

   02/20/2008

   Chiao Bin Huang's graceful and beautiful movements captivated the audience during her performance. Afterward, the students had the opportunity to participate with ribbons as well. Chiao encouraged them to express themselves in similar movements. Having her at the Dallin Elementary School in Arlington was a wonderful opportunity allowing the children a glimpse into the Chinese culture. We look forward to having her return.

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