Photograph by Tommy Wu
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The Vietnamese Performing Arts Group, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to present its premier performance troupe,
Nguyen Dance Company (NDC).
NDC’s mission is to create,
develop and promote contemporary expressions of U.S.
American culture, highlighting the Asian-American
experience through dance and the performing arts. NDC
aims to share dance and the performing arts with people
of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
NDC’s goals are:
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To encourage cross-cultural understanding through the arts,
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To provide professional opportunities for dance artists,
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To increase participation in the arts, and
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To develop audiences locally, nationally, and internationally.
NDC accomplishes
its mission and
goals through the
following
components:
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Nguyen Dance Company
(est. 1999)
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a professional
company of dancers and musicians who present original
dance productions and perform at community events
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locally, nationally and internationally.
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Community OutReach Efforts (CORE)
(est. 2000)
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offers
regularly scheduled, free dance classes at area senior
centers, recreation centers, schools, colleges, libraries
and other public locations to serve communities with little
or no access to the performing arts. CORE also develops
specialty workshops tailored to the needs of diverse
communities upon request. No one is ever turned away
for lack of funds.
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Apprenticeship Program
(est. 2004)
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provides
opportunities for non-traditional performance artists of all
ages, backgrounds and abilities to rehearse and perform
publicly with Nguyen Dance Company.
Throughout the year, NDC performs at over 50 community
events, produces up to 3 original shows, and teaches
more than 120 free classes throughout the Bay Area and
beyond.
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