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30 DAYS To World Premiere SPECTRUM OF CONNECTION f

30 DAYS To World Premiere
SPECTRUM OF CONNECTION full length

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of movement and emotion in our thought-provoking contemporary dance show. Unveil the depths of the human psyche through captivating choreography and powerful storytelling. Join us for a night of artistic exploration that will leave you pondering long after the final curtain falls. Don’t miss this transcendent journey!

OCT 19-21, Betty Oliphant Theatre
OCT 26, Flato Markam Theatre
NOV 02, Kingston Grand Theatre
MAY 09, 2024, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

LPGDC would like to acknowledge the following supporters who have made this project possible:
Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council, and the National Ballet of Canada’s Open Space program and donation.

Video by Victor Tan

Chinese Intensive 2023 completed! Congratulations

Chinese Intensive 2023 completed!

Congratulations to these beautiful dancers completing 2 weeks of intensive learning of three different varieties of Chinese aesthetics and movements. Through three teachers - Yuliya Xu, Lu Li, and Yi Yuan - these professional dancers got a taste of the fan dance, martial arts dance, and folk dance, and the beginner concept of the Chinese movement details.

We hope they’ve enjoyed the process and thank them for the tremendous display of professionalism and passion for dance.

Little Pear Garden Dance Company is publicly funded by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, and the Toronto Arts Council.

First two weeks of September of @littlepeargdc! We

First two weeks of September of @littlepeargdc! We are fortunate to be working so hard💪 flashback 💐

The Legend of Chang'e, the immortal moon goddess.

The Legend of Chang'e, the immortal moon goddess.

Choreographer: Emily Cheung
Original Music: Phoenix Ensemble
Dancers: Zachery Cardwell, Jessica Gomes, Ben Russell

We are very excited to be performing for the Imperial Ball 華讌 on Sep 30th, hosted by the Chinese Cultural Centre of the Greater Toronto. The audience and patrons will witness a dance story about Chang'e, the lady who ate all of her husband's medicine of immortality and flew to the moon, just in time for the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.

Photos by Victor Tan @victoratlarge

Little Pear Garden is publicly funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, and the Toronto Arts Council.

Spectrum of Connection Teaser Toronto: 10/19, 10/

Spectrum of Connection Teaser

Toronto: 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 2023
Markham: 10/26, 2023
Kingston: 11/02, 2023

Visit our bio link for box office links.

Little Pear Garden is publicly funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, and the Toronto Arts Council.

Our Newest Team Member! We are very excited to we

Our Newest Team Member!

We are very excited to welcome Janice Li joining our company today as the Project Coordinator.

Janice holds an Honours Bachelor of Visual Studies degree from Lingnan University in Hong Kong and an M.A. in Research in Film and Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham. From working in education, art, and culture for three years in Hong Kong, the Dominican Republic, and Canada, Janice has gained experience working with a breadth of people, developing interpersonal skills, organization skills, and problem-solving skills. She also gained the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) which is an asset for project coordination.

Come to @myvimf and win a pair of tickets to watch

Come to @myvimf and win a pair of tickets to watch out world premiere ‘Spectrum Of Connection’!

BOX OFFICE OPEN FOR TORONTO SHOWS We are very exc

BOX OFFICE OPEN FOR TORONTO SHOWS

We are very excited to announce the opening of the box office of our world premiere show, the full-length "Spectrum of Connection" performing at the renowned Betty Oliphant Theatre from 10/19 - 10/21. Tickets are $38 to $60. Check our bio link or company website for more detail about the show and to purchase tickets. www.littlepeargarden.com

Little Pear Garden is publicly funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario, and the Toronto Arts Council.

Spectrum of Connection Ontario Tour 2023/24. Com

Spectrum of Connection Ontario Tour 2023/24.

Coming this fall, our full length production of Spectrum of Connection will be touring around Ontario! Stay tune for more updates!

Betty Oliphant Theatre:
Tickets Available Now, https://shorturl.at/mJPW3

Flato Markham Theatre:
Tickets Available Now, https://shorturl.at/evEX3

Kingston Grande Theatre:
Tickets Available Now, https://shorturl.at/lvHVW

Artistic Director/ Choreographer: Emily Cheung

Dancers:
Zachary Cardwell @zacharycardwell
Sarah Di Iorio @sarahdiiorio
Maclean Frey @macleanfrey
Sebastian Hirtenstein @
Lu Li @lilu_430
Aryana Malekzadeh @aryana_malek
Caitlin Meyer @caitjmeyer

Composer: Tony K. T. Leung @tony.kt.leung

Poster: Victor Tan

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts @canada.council , Ontario Arts Council @ontarioartscouncil , and Toronto Arts Council @torontoartscouncil

Spectrum of Connection in Niagara!! Thank you Sp

Spectrum of Connection in Niagara!!

Thank you Sparky Stars Farm for having us at your first Summer Art Festival! We had so much fun!!

Big thank you to your amazing staff! Best of wishes to your festival! @sparkystarsfarm

Artistic Director/ Choreographer: Emily Cheung

Dancers:
Zachary Cardwell @zacharycardwell
Sarah Di Iorio @sarahdiiorio
Maclean Frey @macleanfrey
Sebastian Hirtenstein @bashtheartist
Lu Li @lilu_430
Aryana Malekzadeh @aryana_malek
Caitlin Meyer @caitjmeyer

Composer: Tony K. T. Leung

Thank you Victor and @meghanmcmartin and @megs.schroeder for helping out today!!

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts @canada.council , Ontario Arts Council @ontarioartscouncil , and Toronto Arts Council @torontoartscouncil .

TODAY! Sparky Stars Farm Summer Art Festival We a

TODAY! Sparky Stars Farm Summer Art Festival

We are very excited to be invited by Sparky Stars Farm to perform an excerpt of Emily Cheung's "Spectrum of Connection" on Saturday, July 8th, 4-6pm, at their inaugural Summer Art Festival. Tickets are on sale now. Click on our bio link to find out more details.

In addition to our performance, there will be other art-related activities that are for the entire family. This is an excellent opportunity for you to witness the beauty of art and the creativity that goes into it.

You'll get to see local artists showcasing their finest works, some of which have never been exhibited before.

This event will feature engaging farm workshops, art sessions, captivating performances by professional and community groups, and a mesmerizing lantern exhibition. Perfect for weekend family activities.

Artistic Director/ Choreographer: Emily Cheung
Dancers:
Zachary Cardwell
Sarah Di Iorio
Maclean Frey
Sebastian Hirtenstein
Lu Li
Aryana Malekzadeh
Caitlin Meyer
Composer: Tony K. T. Leung
Poster: Victor Tan

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB O

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Term: Permanent Part-Time, 6 months probation period
Salary: Starting $20-$28 based on experience (10-15hrs per week, more
during certain event periods)
Office Location: Mostly work from home, flexible schedule, some site visits for social media and meetings
Deadline to Apply: July 13th, 2023
Start date: Immediately

About Us:
Little Pear Garden Dance Company [LPGDC] develops and promotes Chinese dance in Canada via the production and presentation of performances, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions on the local and national levels by creating an environment that supports Canadian artists practicing both Chinese traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. We aspire to develop a distinct voice in the dance ecologies and to be the premiere Chinese performing arts company in Canada that features professional artists, innovative programming, stimulating workshops, and creative new works that reflect passion, honesty, integrity and excellence.

The Position:
The Project Coordinator works directly with the Artistic Director and Executive Director. The applicant needs to be proactive, well organized and outgoing person to liaise with various organizations. Candidates must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Skill wanted for the position:
Proficient use of Word, Excel program, or Google Drive applications.
Fluent with social media platforms: FB, IG, Twitter, TikTok.
Strong communications, organizational and writing skills.
Speaking and writing Chinese is an asset but not necessary

How to Apply:
Interested party please send resume to emily@littlepeargarden.com

Nearly a decade ago, The Dance Current profiled ou

Nearly a decade ago, The Dance Current profiled our Artistic Director Emily Cheung as we celebrated 20 years of LPGDC. Now almost 10 years later as we approach our 30th anniversary, Emily talks about LPGDC’s growth and fostering new projects while developing artists and audiences with The Dance Current.

We cannot wait to share with you all we have planned for this remaining year and what we have in store for next year as we celebrate 30 years of Little Pear Garden.

Thank you to everyone for supporting us and showing us great interest throughout the years!

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.

Audition Day! Thank you to all the dancers who at

Audition Day!

Thank you to all the dancers who attended today as well as all of those who applied! We are extremely thankful and grateful for your interest to be part of LPGDC!

Thank you @lilu_430 and our judges @yyyuanyii @jiapeipei131 @emdancelpgc

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.

Our celebration of Asian Heritage Month continues,

Our celebration of Asian Heritage Month continues, as our Artistic Director Emily Cheung, sits down with Dance Ontario’s Samara Thompson to discuss Asian Heritage Month.
Thank you to @danceontario and Samara for the discussion and showcasing the importance of recognizing diversity in the arts.

For the full discussion, you can watch it here https://fb.watch/kC6wQNWZi5/

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.

We are celebrating Asian Heritage Month for all of

We are celebrating Asian Heritage Month for all of May with @prologuearts !!
We are taking our show The Tales of Goddesses and a Painter to schools all across Toronto and the GTA. A performance introducing the history of the Silk Road through classic Chinese storytelling and dance.

If you are an educator and would like to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us at your school, please visit www.prologue.org for more information and booking.

Dancers:
Cheryl Chan @cheryl_yychan
Maclean Frey @macleanfrey
Candace Kumar @candacekmr
Lu Li @lilu_430
Yi Yuan @yyyuanyii

Photos: Victor Tan

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council.

AUDITION CALL We are looking for dancers between

These past few weeks we wrapped up our National Ba

These past few weeks we wrapped up our National Ballet of Canada Open Space Residency. We continued our creation for Spectrum of Connection, the full length will be premiering fall of 2023! We also got to host company classes and had so much fun getting to meet new dancers and to reconnected with our dancers.
To top off a fantastic residency, we performed an excerpt of Spectrum of Connection at the Four Seasons Centre with Dance Ontario as part of their preview of DanceWeekend- 30th Anniversary Edition.
Thank you to @danceontario , @canadianopera and @nationalballet

LPGDC is publicly sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts @canada.council , Ontario Arts Council @ontarioartscouncil , and Toronto Arts Council @torontoartscouncil .

We are thankful to be part of Dance Ontario and pe

We are thankful to be part of Dance Ontario and perform at COC afternoon series free event! April 19th, 2023 at noon! Check the event link in our bio or go to https://www.coc.ca/free-concert-series.

New project today! Thanks @alice_hopingyee and @ts

New project today! Thanks @alice_hopingyee and @tsotography for the inspiration! Looking forward to creating this amazing project!!

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