2023
About the Program
In 2021, TAIWANfest dialogued with South Korea. The K-wave that has taken over the world in recent years shows no sign of stopping. Kpop not only bridges the gap between languages through catchy songs, stunning visuals, and fun choreography, it shows us the influential power of transformative culture.
Flying Dance Studios returns to the TAIWANfest stage this year to showcase their talent through a variety of dance styles. Dance along to your favourite Kpop songs, learn a fresh move or two with Cpop choreography, and be mesmerized by the Chinese-style dance presentation. Through music and dance, let’s enjoy cultural tango unfolding on stage!
Flying Dance Studio was founded in 2007 by choreographer and instructor YingYing who has been dedicated to dance education for over 16 years. Flying Dance Studios is the first dance school in Vancouver to teach Kpop and Cpop. The studio’s main curriculum includes various street dance and diversified styles such as Kpop, hiphop, Cpop, Popping, Contemporary dance, Ballet, etc.
Flying Dance Studios’ social media platforms track multi-million views, and their students and alumni have went on to become trainees in Asia, successfully debuting as idols. The studio and team members have achieved 1st place in many competitions, garnering numerous awards from local to world levels.
Ms. YingYing is an accomplished dance choreographer. She choreographed for many artists, and in 2019, she produced and debuted the first ever Chinese-Canadian girl group. Their original MV was choreographed by YingYing.
From the Curating Team
Curating community performances at TAIWANfest is like painting a self-portrait, constantly questioning Taiwanese culture's role in a Canadian festival. With these community performances, we aim to foster cross-cultural dialogue and break down ethnic barriers, highlighting Canada’s diverse society.
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TAIWANfest Vancouver is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered here, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples of this land while we engage in meaningful conversations of culture and reconciliation.