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Est. in 1979, Chen Dance Center is dedicated to serving the Asian-American & the Dance communities

Chen Dance Center is a recognized leader in dance and a leading Asian American arts institution. The mission is to provide moving experiences in Asian American and contemporary dance as the umbrella for
* H.T. Chen & Dancers (est. 1978) - a touring modern dance company dedicated to the creation of innovative works and offering quality educational programming.
* SCHOOL (est. 1980) - a year-

round community arts school providing weekly lessons in dance to children, teens and adults.
* THEATER (est. 1988) - a professional performing arts venue that supports the work of artists through production services and series.

04/29/2026

June 8-12: It’s Modern Dance Week with ADG.
Join Dian D**g for a creative exploration at PeriDance Studios!
Register online: https://www.americandanceguild.org/2026-modern-dance-intensive

04/15/2026

Tonight 4/15: 7pm at 14th Street Y Theater
Thank you Clark Center & ADG Festival for including H.T. Chen & Dancers in this special presentation!
Tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/36649/production/1267515

04/14/2026

This week: See OPENING THE GATE excerpts by H.T. Chen & Dancers

The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out
April 14 & April 15 at The 14th St Y Theater

A collaboration between Clark Center NYC and the American Dance Guild, featuring work by:
• SOKOLOW THEATRE/DANCE ENSEMBLE
• Dances We Dance in collaboration with Catherine Gallant (Dances by Isadora)
• Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama
• H.T. Chen & Dancers
• Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company
• Monét Movement Productions: The Collective
• Arthur Avilés Typical Theater
• Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
• The Ghost of P.T. Barnum, as master of ceremonies by Ara Fitzgerald

Ticket link:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36649/production/1267515

03/24/2026

April 14th & 15th: The 14th Street Y with The Clark Center, American Dance Guild, and From the Horse’s Mouth presents Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out.
On both evenings at 7pm, H.T. Chen & Dancers will present OPENING THE GATE excerpts for this shared program.

Tickets online: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36649/production/1267515
Photo: Christopher Duggan Photography

02/17/2026

🍊✨Wishing everyone a happy Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse🔥🐴

Thank you to everyone who attended Teahouse Performances at LaMaMa in January, and to the NYC schools that hosted H.T. Chen & Dancers! Upcoming performances will be announced soon for the Spring.
H.T. Chen & Dancers photo by Karen Zhou

01/31/2026

Tonight at 8PM:
H.T. Chen & Dancers in the Downstairs at LaMaMa Theatre in the East Village.

TEAHOUSE PERFORMANCES is a delightful event that will include a celebration of and reflection on the Chinese in the Americas featuring excerpts from “Heart of Grace,” “Hidden Voices” and “Big Brother.”
H.T. Chen & Dancers has earned critical acclaim for New York performances, national and international tours, and award-winning educational programming. Founder Hsueh-Tung Chen, was a pioneering Asian American artist, choreographer, performer, and arts advocate for five decades.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, January 30 at 8:00pm
Saturday, January 31 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 1 at 4:00pm - includes a post-performance Q&A with the artists

Tickets are available online at lamama.org or in person at the Box office: 66 East 4th Street Manhattan
Photo: Marina Levitskaya

01/26/2026

We are incredibly grateful to return to LaMaMa this week for an early celebration of the Lunar New Year!
TEAHOUSE PERFORMANCES is a delightful program that reflects on the Chinese in the Americas through powerful excerpts from H.T. Chen’s celebrated repertoire.

Show Info

Friday, Jan 30 - Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
LaMaMa The Downstairs, 66 East 4th St NYC
Tickets: https://www.lamama.org/h-t-chen-and-dancers/

Photo by Carol Rosegg

01/05/2026

JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 1:
To welcome the Lunar New Year, H.T. Chen & Dancers will presesnt Teahouse Performances at LaMaMa Theatre.
Journey with us as we present vibrant works addressing political, historical and mythological themes.
Tickets: https://www.lamama.org/h-t-chen-and-dancers/
Photo: Carol Rosegg

10/20/2025

Thank you to Think!Chinatown for hosting H.T. Chen & Dancers

10/14/2025

Join us for two events this week!
Thursday October 16th: Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Gala honors Dian D**g, Christine Toy Johnson, and George Takei.

Monday October 20th: Think Chinatown hosts H.T. Chen & Dancers in honor of H.T. Chen.

📸: Photo Jamie Kraus; courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow.

Address

70 Mulberry Street
New York, NY
10013

Telephone

+12123490126

Website

http://www.chendancecenter.org/

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