Future Nguyen Dance Company Events
Sun Jun 1	Nguyen Dance Company perform at Dancing for Joy, at the Expressions Gallery. NDC will perform some modern dances which are, as usual, influenced by traditional Vietnamese folk dance and costumes. A silent auction of paintings donated by NDC will be held to benefit orphans in Vietnam too. Come support the sponsors of this great event as they celebrate the day. Read all about the specific information for this event in the Dancing for Joy brochure (a JPEG file). Or visit the Expressions Gallery (www.expressionsgallery.org) Web site.	Free! NDC performs at 4:00 p.m. Expressions Gallery 2035 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2008)
Sat May 17	Nguyen Dance Company performed at the Fourth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration, a day of traditional and contemporary Asian Pacific America. NDC performed some dances based in traditional Vietnamese folk dance and costumes. Read all about the specific information for this event on the Asian Heritage Street Celebration (www.asianfairsf.com/2008) Web site.	11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. San Francisco’s Japantown Post Street between Laguna Street and Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA
Sun Apr 27	Nguyen Dance Company performed at the Senior Appreciation Day Concert organized by the Lowell Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Au Co Cultural Youth Team. NDC performed some dances based in traditional Vietnamese folk dance and costumes. Every year that Danny Nguyen visits Vietnam he brings back more costumes and props. This year, 2008, is no exception.	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA
Tue Apr 22	Many joined Nguyen Dance Company at the City of San Jose's Earth Day at City Hall. NDC performed some dances based in traditional Vietnamese folk dance and costumes. Every year that Danny Nguyen visits Vietnam he brings back more costumes and props. This year, 2008, is no exception. Support the City of San Jose as they celebrate Earth Day. There was a preview of the Downtown Farmers' Market, a Marketplace of Environmental Ideas, and of course live entertainment. Read all about the specific information for this event in the Earth Day at City Hall brochure (an Acrobat PDF file). Or visit the Earth Day at City Hall (www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/earthday2008.asp) Web site.	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. San Jose City Hall Plaza San Jose, CA
Sun Mar 16	Danny Nguyen taught an hour of Fusion Vietnamese Modern Dance from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information about the event, contact Annie Roake, CCSF, 415-452-7313.	1 - 4:00 p.m. Workshops 2 - 3:00 p.m. Workshop with Mr. Nguyen 6 - 8:00 p.m. Performance City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA 95126 Contact Annie Roake, CCSF, 415-452-7313 aroake@ccsf.edu , or jmhughes1234@earthlink.net
Sat Mar 8	NDC performed at the Song That Dem Song That, a fundraiser for Song That Radio. This event was supported by the Gay Vietnamese Alliance, NDC, and the Billy DeFrank Center. Read all about the specific information for this event in the Dem Song That brochure (a JPG file). Or visit the Song That Radio (http://www.songthat.com) Web site for more information about this event and about them.	6:30 — 10:30 p.m. Billy DeFrank Center 938 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 Tickets $20, $15 in advance Call (408) 476-3977
Fri Feb 29 — Sat Mar 1, and Sat Mar 8	Collaborating with Nitya Venkateswaran, Danny Nguyen helped choreograph A Tale of Modern India: Mirrors of Mumbai. A Tale of Modern India: Mirrors of Mumbai is a presentation by Opera Piccola, a long-standing member of the performing arts community, which Mr. Nguyen has worked with several times in the past. This was an incredible show, performance, and event! Elements included Indian / Jazz Fusion music by award winning composers, dancing, and oratory. Read all about the specific information for this event in the A Tale of Modern India: Mirrors of Mumbai brochure (an Acrobat PDF file). Or visit the Opera Piccola (http://www.opera-piccola.org) Web site.	Previews 8:00 p.m. Fri Feb 29 / Sat Mar 1 Ashby Stage 1901 Ashby Berkeley, CA Premiere 7:30 p.m. Sat Mar 8 Malonga Casquelord Arts Center 1428 Alice Street Oakland, CA Tickets $17, $10 students / seniors, $7 children Call (925) 798-1300
Sun Jan 27	NDC performed at the Oakland Chinatown Chinese Lunar New Year Street Fair on an outdoor stage at 1:00 p.m. This performance, and the local festivities, were free.	Free! NDC at 1:00 p.m. Oakland's Chinatown District 9th Street Between Webster and Franklin Streets Oakland, CA
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2007)
Wed Dec 26 — Thu Jan 10	Do NOT miss this kind of opportunity! Danny Nguyen has teamed up with the College of Alameda to offer this first offering of Winter Intersession in Vietnam. There is an amazing variety of musical style in Vietnam. The number of different instruments alone is astounding. Despite the wide array of different cultures, some basic centers do crystallize. One area which had a highly developed musical culture and dances, based on various unique and intricate modes, was the central part of Vietnam centered on the court at Hue. The Winter Intersession in Vietnam is an Intensive Vietnamese Culture, Music, and Dance class held at several places like Bong Sen and Ho Chi Minh Theater and Dance Company which are the top two dance companies in Vietnam. Visiting sites include Central, South of Vietnam and Mountain sites that will advance students musicality and movement skills while giving them full submersion in Vietnamese culture. Read all about the specific information for this course offering in the Winter Intersession in Vietnam (www.peralta.edu/projects/20/Forms/Study_Abroad_Programs/Brochure_Vietnam_FINAL.pdf) brochure (an Acrobat PDF file) for up-to-date information. Or visit the The Peralta Colleges (http://www.peralta.edu/apps/comm.asp?Q=20) Web site page that links to this brochure. Enrollment is limited and so is your time to enroll. Act now!	Contact Peralta Colleges or the College of Alameda enrollment for more information about the enrollment costs and requirements.
Sat Oct 13	Nguyen Dance Company will take part in the 5th Multicultural Entertainment Extravaganza, sponsored by the Multicultural Committiees of PLS / SVLS. There will be 30 performers in all. Visit the Multicultural Services Committees of PLS/SVLS (www.plsinfo.org/workshops/multicultural.htm) Web site for more information about this event.	$10 Advance / $15 Onsite NDC performs at 10:17 a.m. Mission City Center for Performing Arts 3250 Monroe Street At corner of Monroe / Calabazas Santa Clara, CA 95051
Sat Sep 22	This year the Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center celebrated Mid- Autumn Festival in Visitation Valley neighborhood. Its goals are to strengthen family and community participation in their neighborhood and to promote Vietnamese culture artistic expression within the community. There were many fun activities and entertainment performers, including: Neighborhood Lantern Parade, Asian lantern making, face painting, games and prizes, storytelling, Danny Nguyen and Nguyen Dancer Company, Unity Nguyen specialize in Dan Tranh (16-string Vietnamese zither) and the Kora (21-string West African harp), and arts & crafts. The traditional Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival is an ancient seasonal celebration which has been transplanted in America, and become an annual cultural and community celebration, second only to the Tet Lunar New Year. It occurs during the harvest season’s full moon, signifying prosperity, and a time when families can enjoy the fruits of hard labor in the fields. Visit the Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center Web site for more information about this event and Au Co.	Free to the public! 9:30 a.m.—1 p.m. Martin Luther King Middle School 350 Girard Street San Francisco, CA The Mid-Autum Festifal Poster and the Mid-Autum Festifal Invitation Card also provide all the information about attending this event.
Sat Jul 14	NDC was proud to perform at Relay for Life®, an American Cancer Society event in San Francisco. Relay for Life® honors cancer survivors, pays tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it—all right here in our community. NDC will perform at 2:30 p.m. Check out Relay for Life® on the American Cancer Society's Web site.	Free! 2:30 p.m. Crissy Field Building 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123
Sun Jun 24	NDC participated in the San Francisco Gay Pride on the Asian Pacific Islander Stage at 2:00 p.m.	Free! 2:00 p.m. Asian Pacific Islander Stage Polk Street and Golden Gate Avenue
Sun Jun 17	NDC performed at the Chanh Duc Buddist Youth Scouts Summer Concert at 7:00 p.m.	Tickets $40/50/70 7:00 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-209-0763
Sat Jun 16	NDC participated in CalArtsf, a showcase of Northern California Alumni. Danny Nguyen is a CalArts Alum. NDC participated in Saturday's performance at 4:00 p.m. Check out Fort Mason's Web site (fortmason.org) or CalArts SF Alumni Web site (calarts.edu/alumni/sf). The CalArtSF flier lists all the CalArts alum participating in this event. For more information about this event, read the May 22, 2007 press release on our Web site.	Free! 4:00 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason San Francisco, CA
Fri Jun 1	NDC participated in the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance's (GAPA) The GAPA Show, an evening of music, dance, and spoken word. Check out GAPA's Web site (www.gapa.org) for more information about this event and about GAPA.	7:00 p.m. SomARTS Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Sat May 19	The College of Alameda Dance Department proudly presented Random Reflection, an informal dance performance directed by Danny Nguyen. The program featured students and performances from all of Mr. Nguyen's College of Alameda dance classes. This performance featured the diverse student body of the College of Alameda and showcased the beauty of movement by people of various ages and physical ability. Nguyen Dance Company is also a guest performer. This College of Alameda performance was held at the Laney College Theater, another college in the Peralta Community College District, which is just on the other side of Interstate 80. Donations benefit the College of Alameda Dance Troupe.	Free! 8:00 p.m. Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Fri May 11	Nguyen Dance Company presented a fun, interactive fundraiser, Remember Mother's Love. Those who attended enjoyed healthy, traditional Vietnamese food and traditional Vietnamese Folk and Pop singers. A cross-cultural dance performance presented by NDC was the highlight of the evening. Open Ballroom / Salsa Dance Party followed immediately after at 9 p.m. Remember Mother's Love was an NDC fundraiser which will help provide support for many NDC efforts ranging from teaching dance workshops in the Bay Area to teaching and helping orphans and seniors in Vietnam.	Admission is $20 6:00 — 11:00 p.m. Lake Merritt Church 1330 Lakeshore Avenue At East 14th and 1st Avenues Oakland, CA 94606
Sat Apr 21	NDC performed at Song That Radio's banquet dinner in San Jose. Read more about Song That at Song That Radio at KSJX 1500 AM (their web site).	7:00 p.m. Grand Fortune Seafood Restaurant 4100 Monterey Road #108 San Jose, CA 95111
Sat Apr 14	We joined the Association for Viet Arts' (AVA) The Words In Motion featuring Bao Phi, two-time Minnesota Grand Slam Poetry champion and Truong Tran, poet, writer and instructor at San Francisco State University and Mills College, Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen, poet and founder of Pomelo Press. Danny Nguyen and NDC presented a special hip-hop performance.	8:00 p.m. Tickets $10/15 MACLA Castellano Playhouse 510 S. First Street San Jose, CA
Sat Mar 10	As part of San Francisco State University's Fine Arts Gallery event Witness to War: Revisiting Vietnam in Contemporary Art, Nguyen Dance Company presented a full cross-cultural dance demonstration involving Vietnamese Traditional Dance and a fusion of western contemporary and traditional dance at San Francisco State University. Visit San Francisco State University's Fine Arts Gallery Web site (www.sfsu.edu/%7Egallery) for more information about this event.	FREE! 2:30 p.m. Main Fine Arts Gallery Building San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Fri Mar 2	NDC was a guest performer for the Peralta Community College District Lunar New Year luncheon. This was a by—invitation only event.	Noon—1:00 p.m. By invitation only Silver Dragon Restaurant Webster Street (at Ninth) Chinatown Oakland, CA
Wed Feb 21	People joined us for a Vietnamese Tet Celebration through dance at the College of Alameda in front of the Student Center. A mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Hip-Hop dance were demonstrated. There was also be a Senior Fashion Show.	FREE! Noon—1:00 p.m. Open to all College of Alameda Student Center (front) Alameda, CA
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2006)
Fri Nov 17 Sat Nov 18	The College of Alameda Dance Department proudly presented So Everybody Can Dance, an informal dance performance directed by Danny Nguyen, a new full-time dance professor. The program featured students and performances from all of Mr. Nguyen's College of Alameda dance classes, including those held at area senior centers. Drawing from various styles, levels of experience, and cultures, So Everybody Can Dance gives students a chance to show off what they have learned. This performance featured the diverse student body of the College of Alameda and showcases the beauty of movement by people of various ages and physical ability. Nguyen Dance Company also was a guest performer. This College of Alameda performance was held at the Laney College Theater, another college in the Peralta Community College District, which is just on the other side of Interstate 80. Donations benefit the College of Alameda Dance Troupe.	$5 Suggested Donation 8:00 p.m. Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Thu—Sun Oct 6—22	The Oakland Opera presented Les Enfants Terribles, an opera by Philip Glass. Danny Nguyen crafted the choreography for this unique, new production. And NDC the dancers showed it off alongside some exceptional actors and musicians. Check out Oakland Metro Opera House's Web site (www.oaklandmetro.org) for more information about this event. Purchase tickets through the Oakland Opera Theatre by visiting their Web site.	8:00 p.m. Thursday—Saturday 2:00 p.m. Sunday $32 in Advance $36 at the Door Oakland Metro Operahouse 201 Broadway Street Oakland, CA 94607
Sun Oct 8	NDC participated in the Autumn Moon Fall Family Festival, hosted at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Check out Asian Art Museum's Web site (www.asianart.org) for more information about this event. Also, SFGate.com has the Autumn Moon Fall Family Festival	11:30 a.m. Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-581-3500
Sat Sep 23	NDC participated in the Kearny Street Workshop's APAture Festival 2006, the 8th Annual APAture in the Mission event. Check out Kearny Street Workshop's Web site (www.kearnystreet.org) for more information about this event. For more information about CounterPULSE, visit CounterPULSE's Web site (www.counterpulse.org).	NDC from 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. CounterPULSE 1310 Mission Street (near 9th) San Francisco, CA 94103
Sat Sep 9	NDC participated in the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance's (GAPA) GAPA Palooza!, an evening of music, dance, and spoken word. Check out GAPA's Web site (www.gapa.org) for more information about this event and about GAPA.	8:00 p.m. Mercy High School Auditorium 3250 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA
Sun Aug 27	NDC participated at The 19th Annual Oakland Chinatown Streetfest, presented by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce (OCCC). Nineteen years and still going strong, this event has become a regular summertime tradition in Oakland. Check out the official Oakland Chinatown Streetfest event Web site (www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com) for more information.	FREE! NDC at 10:30 a.m. Youth Stage 8th Street (near Broadway) Oakland, CA
Fri-Sun Jun 9-11	Asian American Dance Performances, presented TRANSLATIONS: Dancing the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality at CounterPULSE. NDC performed Memories of Childhood— a piece depicting changing relationships, roles and interactions as children grow up together. This piece premiered at the Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Theatre (a.k.a. the old "Opera House") while NDC was on its debut tour this past December (2005). For more information about CounterPULSE, visit CounterPULSE's Web site (www.counterpulse.org).	TRANSLATIONS, 8:00 p.m. For reservations call 415-435-7552 or e-mail info@counterpulse.org CounterPULSE 1310 Mission Street (near 9th) San Francisco, CA 94103
Thu Jun 8	RAINBOWS AND RICE CELEBRATING GAY ASIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will hold his first-ever Tribute to Gay Asian Culture and Heritage at San Francisco City Hall. Special guests included transgender celebrity Tita AIDA, SF Pride Grand Marshal 2006 Robert Bernardo, and Gay Asian Pacific Alliance co-founder Donald Masuda. Performances by Nguyen Dance Company, the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Men's Chorus, Tinkletoes South Asian dancers, and the Asian Lesbian Comedy Troupe. For more information about CounterPULSE, visit GAPA's Web site (www.gapa.org).	5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free of charge. For more information, Call 650-794-1810. San Francisco City Hall (in the Rotunda) San Francisco, CA
Wed May 24	NDC was proud to be one of two performers at KQED’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration. Participants enjoyed our live entertainment, toured the KQED broadcast studios, and saluted the KQED and Kaiser Permanente's Local Heroes.	RSVP by May 23 via e-mail apaheritage@kqed.org or call 415-553-3340 6 - 8:00 p.m. KQED Public Broadcasting Center 2601 Mariposa (at Bryant) San Francisco, CA
Sat May 6	A reception with performances and artists from the United States of Asian America Festival (USAAF). Presented by the Asian Pacific Islander Community Center (APICC). Join NDC at the Gala Opening Event where we will tantalize you with food, drinks, and a seductive sampling of festival events and other Asian Pacific Islander arts organizations in the Bay Area at SomArts. For more information, visit SomARTS' Web site (www.somarts.org/).	Starts at 5:00 p.m. SomARTS Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Fri May 5	Nguyen Dance Company in association with Asian American Dance Performances AND ArtSFest 2006 presents beauty. In their new production, beauty, Nguyen Dance Company explores romantic relationships, personal struggles, and the differences that exist between genders, cultures and lifestyles. Through music composed by lil-t (Tyler Crosser) and movement choreographed by Danny Nguyen and Tiffany Barbarash, the story of Sean and Theresa comes alive, expressing true emotion, vulnerability, experience, and the revelation of identity. Beauty illustrates the behaviors, actions and interactions of men and women in a contemporary context with the dynamic expression of the arts. Visit www.apiculturalcenter.org or www.artSFestsf.org for more information or reservation. Visit lil-t's website at www.lil-t.com for more information about them.	$16 General Admission $12 Students & Seniors Info/reservations 415-864-4126 Or e-mail info@apiculturalcenter.org SomARTS Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Wed Apr 26	Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week: As part of our recognition of and participation in National Dance Week, NDC taught a partnering workshop – covering ballroom, traditional partnering, and contemporary partnering for dance.	FREE! 6:30 p.m. Open to all ages and levels College of Alameda Dance Studio, G111 Alameda, CA
Mon Apr 24	Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week: NDC collaborated with other local companies and Asian American Dance Performances to bring cultural dance performances and workshops to Mills College.	FREE! 12:00 p.m. Open to all ages Mills College Oakland, CA (location on campus coming soon)
Sat Apr 22	Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week: To kick off our recognition of and participation in National Dance Week, NDC present an Information, Performance, and Artist Q&A session.	FREE! 2:00 p.m. Open to all ages College of Alameda Dance Studio, G111 Alameda, CA
Sat Apr 8	Don't miss ArtSFest SPECTRA BALL '06 at the Regency Center in San Francisco! Danny Nguyen and Tiffany Barbarash perform amongst other incredible acts of theatre, circus, dance, music and more! ArtSFest SPECTRA BALL '06 will bring together a diverse community of people to celebrate the spectrum of the arts in the Bay Area. This extraordinary event is to support ArtSFest 2006 - The Bay Area's Third Annual Celebration of the Arts (May 4 - 29). Please visit www.artsfestsf.org for tickets and more information.	8:00 p.m. The Regency Center 1290 Sutter Street At Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109
Sat Mar 25	Those who attended, caught a glimpse of our new show at the Alter Adaptation Center before the official premiere! It was an enjoyable evening with wine and tasty treats. The talents of lil-t's orchestra and the Nguyen Dance Company converged to present beauty: segment 3 of 4. Admission was a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds benefiting the community outreach and performance activities of Nguyen Dance Company. beauty is a collaboration between composer lil-t, Danny Nguyen, and Tiffany Barbarash. Visit lil-t's website at www.lil-t.com for more information about them.	Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Performance begins at 8:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation The Alter Adaptation Center 30 Cleveland San Francisco, CA
Sat Mar 11	Flings - getting it on for art is a multidisciplinary art show that tests the act of commitment by pairing artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers and performers for an imagined "fling" with a partner they have never met. eleven artist "couples" re-imagine, re-shape and redefine how we see relationships by touching the heart of what is lost and found when we dare to engage with one another; explore truth and lies, the mundane and sublime, flirtations and revelations... and what really happens in two months of getting it on for art's sake. (CURATORS - Han Pham & Derek Chung) Among the artists are dancer/choreographer Tiffany Barbarash paired with multimedia artist Christine Wong Yap, exploring the ephemera of communication. Please visit www.myartfling.com for more information.	Doors open 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Performance begins at 8:00 p.m. $5 - $20 sliding scale SomARTS Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Sat Mar 11	Those who saw and heard beauty: segment 2 of 4 (music only) and supported the musical artists of the lil't orchestra who are creating the soundtrack for Nguyen Dance Company's latest show beauty, a new full-length production that explores romantic relationships, personal struggles and the differences that exist between genders, cultures and lifestyles. Tickets were $7 in advance, plus you'll get a free full-length demo CD titled The lil't Orchestra: From the Bottom of the Barrel full of extras. beauty is a collaboration between composer lil-t, Danny Nguyen, and Tiffany Barbarash. Visit lil-t's website at www.lil-t.com for more information about them.	Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $7 in advance Anju 550 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA
Sun Feb 26	Nguyen Dance Company performed at beauty: segment 1 of 4 a collaboration between composer lil-t, Danny Nguyen, and Tiffany Barbarash. The night included food/wine and the talents of lil-t's eight piece jass/tango orchestra with a twist of punk and the Nguyen Dance Company. Here is our official press release and our flier is below. Visit lil-t's website at www.lil-t.com for more information about them.	Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment at 8:00 p.m. $45 in advance $55 at the door The Cellar 685 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94102
Sat Feb 11	People came, but no rain—only stars to the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade of San Francisco as we celebrate Year of the Dog - Lunar New Year 4707. Full of beautiful floats, gorgeous costumes, fireworks, bold lions, powerful dragons and spectacular performances, the parade promises to be a feast for the senses. Nguyen Dance Company performed in the line up which began at Second and Market, travels up Geary, down Post, and ends at Kearny and Jackson. This parade has become the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia!	For more information, visit Chinese New Year Festival and Parade (via http://www.chineseparade.com/) Web site Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Along Market Street San Francisco, CA
Sat Feb 4	The CSU Hayward Department of Theatre and Dance presented the second annual Renaud-Wilson Dance Festival, bringing together dance students and teachers from throughout Northern California to learn, perform, build alliances and celebrate. This year's festival, named in honor of Laura Renaud-Wilson (an inspiring Bay Area dance advocate and the guiding light for CSU East Bay's Dance Program for over 20 years) will focus on "Activist Choreography: Dance as a Vehicle for Social Change." CSU envisioned the festival as an opportunity for university, college and high school dance departments throughout Northern California to come together in a non-competitive yet vigorous and passionate environment for learning, performing, sharing, networking and celebrating our diverse dance community. It included master dance and dance/theater classes, student performances, and faculty/guest artist performances (including works in the theater and site-specific). Among others, Danny Nguyen, NDC taught a fusion of cultural and modern dance and Nguyen Dance Company also performed at Activism in Performance. For more information about the dance festival, refer to Renaud-Wilson Dance Festival (www.dandeliondancetheater.org/perform.htm#rw) and for information about the full schedule (including this performance) refer to RENAUD-WILSON DANCE FESTIVAL (www.dandeliondancetheater.org/rwfest.htm).	Renaud-Wilson Dance Festival's schedule including the public performance of Activism in Performance. For ticket information refer to the contact information at Renaud-Wilson Dance Festival. For directions refer to CSU East Bay (www.csuhayward.edu/) Activism in Performance Sat Feb 4, 7:30 p.m. CSU East Bay Campus (formerly, CSU Hayward) Hayward, CA 94542
Tue Jan 31	Nguyen Dance Company celebrated the Lunar New Year with VISA, bringing the grace of Vietnamese traditional dance to the stage for a delightful presentation.	This was a private event.
Sun Jan 22	NDC performed at the Oakland Chinatown Chinese Lunar New Year Street Fair on an outdoor stage at 12:30 p.m. This performance, and the local festivities, were free. Thanks to those who joined us at the festival!	Free! NDC at 12:30 p.m. Oakland's Chinatown District 9th Street Between Webster and Harrison Streets Oakland, CA
Sun Jan 15	Danny Nguyen and NDC were featured on Pacific Fusion, an innovative and dynamic weekly television magazine that explores and illuminates the diversity and flair of Asian Pacific American (APA) people and lifestyles. Refer to the Pacific Fusion (via http://www.pacificfusiontv.com/, Episode Info, Season 2, Show #15) Web site for more information.	12:30 p.m. Pacific Fusion KRON Channel 4 San Francisco Bay Area
Sat Jan 14	After returning from their trip to Vietnam, NDC performed locally at The Vietnamese Traditional Lunar New Year. This celebration was hosted by the Vietnamese government through the San Francisco-based Vietnamese Consulate. Attendance at this event was by invitation only, but proved to be a large and festive event with many other, local Vietnamese performers, speakers, and dignitaries.	By Consul General invitation only. At The Russian Centre 2450-2460 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2005)
Thu Dec 15	NDC's premier tour in Vietnam, included a visit to and performance for an orphanage and Dance performance exchanges followed by a workshop lead by Danny Nguyen for two different Ho Chi Minh City dance companies. Our trip culminated with our very own show and performance at the Municipal Theater in Ho Chi Minh City. Our show consisted of original works by NDC and was performed on December 15th. The Municipal Theater is a beautiful venue and NDC was honored to perform at the most recognized forum for the performing arts in Vietnam.	Municipal Theater Dong Khoi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Fri Dec 2	The College of Alameda Dance Department proudly presented A Touch of Love, an informal dance performance directed by Danny Nguyen, a new full-time dance professor. The performance was held at the Laney College Theater at 7:00 pm. The program featured all of Mr. Nguyen's dance classes, including those held at three area senior centers. Drawing from various cultures, A Touch of Love explored the way relationships affect our lives and the capacity of all people to love and care for each other in times of need. This performance featured the diverse student body of the College of Alameda and showcases the beauty of movement by people of various ages and physical ability.	Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607
Sat Nov 19	Nguyen Dance Company's Second Annual Fall Fundraiser Thank you for joining us for The Flavors of Vietnam – the company's annual fall fundraiser – for a taste of what NDC contributes to the community. This fundraising event featured the dedicated, diverse artists of Nguyen Dance Company and their supporting communities throughout the Bay Area who enjoy a special relationship with the company. The evening's festivities began with a cocktail mixer at 3:30 PM, a special appearance by Madison P. Nguyen at 4:30 PM, and an expertly prepared Vietnamese dinner at 6:30pm. Performances of music and dance continued throughout the event. Festivities provided you with opportunities to meet the artists as well as mingle with members of the community and other distinguished guests. Here are our official press release, poster, and postcard for the The Flavors of Vietnam fundraiser.	Mixer at 3:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by: Citronelle (www.citronellemv.com) 826 S. Winchester Blvd. San Jose CA 95128 408-244-2528 $30 mixer $50 dinner $60 dinner & dancing $75 VIP (mixer and dinner)
Fri Oct 21	Nguyen Dance Company was a guest performer at the We Are The Ones! Alameda community-wide concert celebration. This was a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations directed by Joe Simiele and Cynthia Winton-Henry. Call Mark Weinstein at 510-261-8154 for more information. Admission was free!	7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Kofman Auditorium 2200 Central Avenue Alameda, CA
Sat Oct 15	Nguyen Dance Company performed at the Dem Cali / Cali Tonight 2005 concert. Tickets range in price from $20 to $75. For tickets, call Nha hang Quang Da at 408-297-3402 in San Jose or Mai TV at 510-839-6221 in Oakland and mention Cali Tonight 2005.	8:00 p.m. Civic Auditorium 145 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95113
Sat Oct 8	Nguyen Dance Company was a guest performer of Viet-American Foundation and Vinh Thanh Thao Productions who were presenting Tim Ve Coi Nguon at San Jose State University's Morris Dailey Auditorium. Ticket prices were $25 for VIP and $15 for students. For more information and tickets, contact any of the following: 408-298-1854 Senter Video 408-293-8955 My Canh Restaurant 408-802-2661 SJSU VSA - Ngoc Thao 408-668-5043 Vietology Group - Trinh Vien	7:00 -10:00 p.m. Morris Dailey Auditorium San Jose State Universtiy San Jose, CA 95192
Sat Oct 8	Nguyen Dance Company performed at the Diwali - Festival of Lights. For more information, check the Diwali - Festival of Lights (http://www.cupertino-chamber.org/diwalisite/index2.html) Web site.	1:00 p.m. Memorial Park Cupertino, CA
Sun Sep 18	Nguyen Dance Company performed at the Vietnamese Autumn Fest.	1:00 p.m. Clinton Park Interlational and 7th Avenue Oakland, CA
Sat Sep 10	Nguyen Dance Company traveled to Seattle, WA to join the Huong Viet Performing Arts Group and many other artists at Vietnam, Essence of Yesteryear 4: the Fragrance of Viet's Music Here is the official event flier in either English or Vietnamese. Go to either Huong Viet Performing Arts Group Web site (huong_viet.tripod.com/), or the alternate Huong Viet Performing Arts Group Web site (www.geocities.com/huongviet2/2000.html), to learn more.	7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. Shorecrest Performing Arts Center 15345 25th Avenue NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Sat Sep 10	Nguyen Dance Company traveled to Seattle, WA to join the Huong Viet Performing Arts Group in their Vietnamese Traditional Music Lectures & Workshops. Visit either Huong Viet Performing Arts Group Web site (huong_viet.tripod.com/), or the alternate Huong Viet Performing Arts Group Web site (www.geocities.com/huongviet2/2000.html), to learn more. Contact Huong Viet Performing Arts Group directly for registration and more information.	11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. $7/person Registration Fee Sep 1, 2005 Registration Deadline 30 Student Limit Register with Huong Viet
Sat Sep 4	Nguyen Dance Company participated in celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, poetry, music, and food at the 5th Annual Oakland Art and Soul Festival in downtown Oakland. NDC performed on the World Stage (12th Street and Clay) at Noon. For more information go to the Art and Soul Festival Web site (www.artandsouloakland.com/main/lineup.htm#Sunday).	World Stage 12:00 noon 12th Street and Clay Street Oakland, CA
Sat Aug 27	Many joined us for the Inauguration Ceremony for the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps Project in San Francisco. The ceremony begin with Sefu Dino Salvatera's Hung Sing Gung Fu Club performing a Lion Dance. Music provided by Cafe Harmonia. Nguyen Dance Company lead the procession down the tiled steps for the dignitaries and official ribbon cutting. Refreshments provided by Pasta Pomodoro, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Safeway Stores, and Noah's Bagels. This event was sponsored by the San Francisco Parks Trust. Go to The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps Project Web site (www.tiledsteps.org), to learn more.	10:00 a.m. — 12 noon 16th Avenue and Moraga Street San Francisco, CA (Please note that the streets will be blocked off to cars; please walk or take transit)
Sun Aug 21	As the premier Vietnamese American Dance Company, Nguyen Dance Company performed for the United Vietnamese Americans Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation. NDC was honored to participate in this event recognizing academic excellence and leadership among the Vietnamese youth. Go to United Vietnamese Americans Web site (http://www.uvaus.com/), to learn more.	NDC performs at 5:00 p.m. 201 S. Market Street San Jose, CA 95113
Sat Aug 6	Nguyen Dance Company performed twice as a part of the first ever Bayennale Bay Area International Arts Festival. At the Fruitvale Transit Village Plaza, many experienced a family day celebration with a human-scale chess game by Sharilyn Neidhardt, chalk pastels by Julia Jawad, and performances by Calum Kerr, Nguyen Dance Company, Sound Shack, and Chad Stayrook, among others. Go to Bayennale Bay Area International Arts Festival (http://www.bayennale.com/), to learn more about Bayennale.	11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. NDC performs at 12 noon Fruitvale Transit Village Plaza Oakland, CA
Tue Aug 2	Nguyen Dance Company performed twice as a part of the first ever Bayennale Bay Area International Arts Festival. At the Bayennale Performance Benefit at LoBot Gallery (lobotgallery.com), performers included Beth Custer, Mobius Operandi, Nguyen Dance Company, X-Ray Vision Network, and Sound Shack. There is a $5 to $25 sliding scale admission, the proceeds of which offset Bayennale expenses. Go to Bayennale Bay Area International Arts Festival (http://www.bayennale.com/), to learn more about Bayennale.	8:00 — 10:00 p.m. LoBot Gallery (lower bottom gallery) 1800 Campbell Street West Oakland, CA
Sun Jun 26	Around 1:30 p.m., NDC performed on the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Wellness Center at the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride 2005 celebration. Read all about the full day (weekend) of events at A&PI Stage 2005 (http://www.apiwellness.org/V20/pride2005/stage.html) !	At Polk Street and Golden Gate Avenue Near the Civic Center San Francisco, CA
Sun Jun 19	NDC performed at the Chanh Duc Buddist Youth Scouts Summer Concert at 5:00 p.m.	Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-209-0763
Fri Jun 17	NDC performed at a the East Bay Refugee Awareness Event. There was music, cultural presentations, ethnic foods, traditional folklore dances, folk dancing, and various other ethnic activities. Here is the official Refugee Awareness Event announcement for Refugee Awareness Event flier.	11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lake Merrit United Methodist Church 1255 First Avenue Oakland, CA 94606
Sat Jun 11	We joined the Association for Viet Arts (AVA) for an afternoon of children's art and dance at the Milpitas Library. The event was free to the community and showcased new graduating and aspiring artists and dancers from ages 6 and below. The public exhibition and dance performance commemorated the end of AVA's first ever free 10-week art program at the Milpitas Library for young children. The public exhibition entitled, Young at HeART: Children Artwork from the Association for Viet Arts, was held at the Community Room in the Milpitas Library. The dance recital, Celebrations of Our Culture, will begin at 11:30 a.m. behind the library. The Children's artist reception was from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. Danny Nguyen and Tiffany Barbarash (from Nguyen Dance Company) are leading AVA's dance program with techniques on dance expression blended with Vietnamese folklore and stories.	11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Young at HeART Exhibit 11:30 a.m. Dance Recital Milpitas Library 40 N. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas, CA 95035 Here is AVA's Press Release for Afternoon of Children's Art and Dance.
Fri Jun 10	NDC performed their original production Struggle to Survive in the Oakland Asian Community Center (OACC) Theater.	8:00 p.m. OACC 388 9th Street, Suite 290 Oakland CA, 510-208-6086
Sun Jun 5	NDC performed at the CommUnity Resource Fair at History San Jose at Kelly Park.	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA
Sat Jun 4	NDC performed at the International Youth Day Festival at 12:00 p.m. Everyone came ready to laugh and have fun; youth entertainment, live music, dance, food, youth recognition awards, rock climbing, carnival games, celebrities, spoken word, D.J., jumpers and face painting.	In front of Oakland City Hall Oakland City Hall 14th Street and Broadway Oakland, CA Call 510-238-3092 for more information.
Fri Jun 3	NDC performed at the GAPA event Coming of Age: GAM in America, part of the API Cultural Center's 2005 Festival. You can read more about the event in this description on the API Cultural Center (http://www.apiculturalcenter.org/events/2005/gapa-gam.php) Web site. For more information or reservations, contact GAPA at 415-864-4126 or info@apiculturalcenter.org .	Admission is FREE! 8:00 p.m. SomArt Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Sun May 22	Nguyen Dance Company shared a booth the Asian Heritage Street Fair with Asian American Dance Performances to promote Cultural Dance, Arts Education, and Community Outreach in the Bay Area. You can learn more about the Asian Heritage Street Fair at http://www.asianfairsf.com/	Japantown San Francisco 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat May 20-21	NDC performed their original production Struggle to Survive in the Laney College Theater. Friday, May 20th, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21st, 8:00 p.m.	Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA $15 General Admission (group rates available)
Fri-Sat May 13-14	NDC performed at Contra Costa College.	8:00 p.m. Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806
Tue May 3	NDC performed at Laney College's Asian Heritage Month Performance.	12:00 p.m. Laney College 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA (510) 464-3480 extension 2 for more information.
Sun May 1	NDC performed a PREVIEW of their original production Struggle to Survive at the San Francisco Main Library. This preview was FREE to the public, though your donations are appreciated and accepted.	3:00 p.m. San Francisco Main Library, Lower Level Koret Auditorium 100 Larkin Street (at Grove Street) San Francisco, CA
Sat Apr 30	NDC was a guest performer at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Folk and Ballroom Dance Concert Spring 2005. Learn more about CCSF at www.ccsf.edu (search: dance) or call 415-452-5353. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Concert, followed by International Folk & Ballroom Dancing.	CCSF North Gym Dance Studio San Francisco, CA 94112 Tickets, through CCSF, are $4 donation. Call 415-452-5353.
Mon Apr 25	At this multi-cultural student event, NDC performed traditional celebration dances including the Lion Dance, the fan dance, and the scarf dance.	Vista College 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thu Apr 14	NDC performed at the Asian Heritage Month Performance in conjunction with Asian American Dance Performances. Contact Mills College for more details.	12:15 p.m. Mills College Oakland, CA
Mon Apr 4	NDC performed Vietnamese fusion dances for imaginasiantv, the first 24x7 Asian American Network, at their trade show convention.	2:30 p.m. Moscone Center San Francisco, CA Contact imaginasiantv for details.
Sat Apr 2	NDC was a guest performer at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC).	OACC, 388 9th Street, Suite 290 in Oakland CA, 510-208-6086 Contact OACC for more details.
Sun Mar 20	NDC participated in a dance workshop for children along with Huong Viet Performing Arts Group. Please contact Huong Viet Performing Arts Group at 425-339-0858 or 206-240-3597 to learn more or by e-mail huongviet2@yahoo.com . Learn more about Huong Viet Performing Arts Group at huong_viet.tripod.com .	Lynwood Library Seattle, WA
Sat Mar 19	NDC performed at Huong Viet Performing Arts Group's Fundraising Dinner in Seattle WA. The event included: Dinner, Traditional music and dance performances, and an auction. Please contact Huong Viet Performing Arts Group at 425-339-0858 or 206-240-3597 to reserve a ticket or by e-mail huongviet2@yahoo.com . Learn more about Huong Viet Performing Arts Group at huong_viet.tripod.com .	Tickets are $30 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saigon Dynasty Restaurant 6030 Martin L. King Jr. Way So. Seattle, WA 98118
Tue Feb 15	Join NDC for a performance at the Diversity New Year Celebration.	Admission is free County of Alameda 1221 Oak Street Oakland, CA
Sat-Sun Feb 12-13	NDC performs at the Tet Celebration (Vietnamese New Year) at the Santa Clara County Fairground at 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 8:00 p.m. Sunday. The admission to this performance was $5.	Santa Clara County Fairground 344 Tully Road Entrance between South 7th and South 10th Streets San José, CA
Tue Feb 8	Join NDC for a performance at Merritt College.	12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m., Admission is free Merritt College, Student Lounge 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619
Sun Feb 6	NDC performs at the Oakland Chinatown Chinese Lunar New Year celebration on an outdoor stage at Noon (12:00 p.m.) This performance is free. Come join the celebration!	Oakland's Chinatown District 9th Street Between Webster and Harrison Streets Oakland, CA
Sat Feb 5	Join NDC with Song That Radio in San Jose for the Mua Xuan Ben Em Show and Entertainment! Here is the official Song That Mua Xuan Ben Em Show and Entertainment Flier. Read more about Song That at their Song That Radio at KSJX 1500 AM web site.	7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 775 North 10th Street, Suite 116 San Jose, CA 95112 $15.00 - All proceeds go to Song That Radio. For tickets call 408-476-3977 or e-mail dongsongthat@yahoo.com.
Sun Jan 30	NDC's second official fundraiser at Barnes&Noble Bookstore was a great success. Participants enjoyed traditional and modern Vietnamese costumes, collected on our recent trip to Vietnam, in our short fashion show. And live Vietnamese music and dance was performed. If you could not attend our fundraiser, you can donate online now. Just click Donations above in the navigation menu.	Noon - 3:00 p.m., Admission is free Barnes&Noble Bookstore Jack London Squrare, Oakland, CA
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2004)
Wed Nov 17	This special concert highlighted music and poetry of the Vietnam War Era. The concert was produced in conjunction with a special Vista Community College class on California during the Vietnam War period. The class was held as part of an exhibit on the same subject at the Oakland Museum. It included poetry and music by Country Joe MacDonald, Rafael Jesús González, Aurora Levins Morales, and the Danny Nguyen Dancers.	7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. High School Auditorium Grant and Rose Streets North Berkeley, CA It is a free event and open to our community. For questions, call Joan Berezin at 510-981-2884 or e-mail her at jberezin@peralta.edu.
Wed Nov 10	NDC peformed at the 4th Annual Tech Museum Awards Dinner. The Tech Museum Awards (http://www.techawards.org/) For sponsor and/or ticket information, call Erinn Alarcon at 408-795-6227.	7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. San Jose Convention Center Parkside Hall San Jose, CA 95123
Sat-Sun Nov 6-7	Close to the Trai Tim (Close to the Heart) Danny Nguyen and the Vietnamese Performing Arts Group presented the Nguyen Dance Company in a program of original works for audiences of all ages. Drawing from both American and Vietnamese cultures, Close to the Trai Tim (Close to the Heart) explored the relationships that shape our lives. This diverse ensemble, comprised of dancers, musicians and other artists, offered a unique blend of athleticism and elegance.	Sat 8:00 p.m. and Sun 2:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15, Students/Seniors Over 65 $12, Children 3-12 $10 CBON Ticket Line: 925-798-1300 Julia Morgan Center for the Arts (www.juliamorgan.org) 2640 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704
Thu Oct 28	Nguyen Dance Company's First Annual Fundraiser Come and support Nguyen Dance company at their First Annual Fall Fundraiser. The evening's festivities began with DJed music, gourmet appetizers, and fine chocolates. Slipping into the comfortable atmosphere, participants enjoyed free chair massages and a performance by the company at 8:30 p.m. A silent aucition featuring items from Club One, Table for Six, Clif Bar, private dance lessons, professional massage, and much more occured in the upstairs lounge. Winners were announced at 10:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by: SWIG (www.swig-bar.com) 561 Geary Street (at Taylor Street) San Francisco, CA 415-431-7292 Admission is a $40 donation.
Sat Oct 23	The Association for Viet Arts (AVA) proudly presented a musical peformance entitled Nguyet Cam (Moon Lute). The program featured a fusion of traditional / contemporary, originally composed, folk music from Thinh Vu and Ensemble. Nguyen Dance Company presented a special performance. Nguyet Cam showcased the rich and unique Vietnamese musical instruments with the Moon Lute, Monochord Trapezium Lute, Sixteen-string Zither, Three-string Lute, Four-string Lute, and the rare, first time performance of the Tay Nguyen Gogns from the highlands in central Vietnam. The Historic Hoover Theater 1635 Park Avenue San Jose, CA	3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Matinee $20 and Evening $30, $40 for Honored seats Purchase tickets at Kim-Loan Health Care & Cosmetics, Grand Century Mall, 1111 Story Road #1105, San Jose, CA 95122, 408-292-8838 or Law Office of Hoa Trinh Glassey, 1289 S. Park Victoria Drive Suite 201, Milpitas, CA 95035, 408-586-9006. San Jose, CA 95191 For additional information, visit AVA (www.vietarts.org).
Sat Oct 9	NDC performed at GLOBE's (Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality) 2004 Coming Out Dinner. For additional information, visit: GLOBE (http://community-2.webtv.net/GLOBEinALAMEDA/GLOBE/)	6:00 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door Westminster Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Avenue Hayward, CA
Sun Oct 3	Two Homelands is a program of Vietnamese Poetry, Music and Dance by Vo Dinh Tien. This program introduces San Francisco author Vo Dinh Tiên's volume of poetry, Hai Quê and will feature performers from the City's Vietnamese community.	1:00 p.m. San Francisco Main Library, Lower Level Koret Auditorium 100 Larkin Street (at Grove Street) San Francisco, CA
Sat Oct 2	Join us for a celebration for the Grand Opening of Song That's New Office in San Jose! The evening will be full of entertainment, including Vietnamese Cultural Dance, Traditional Opera, Indian Traditional Dance, Tango, Hip Hop, Skits, and a Fashion Show. This event is supported by: Gay Vietnamese Alliance O Moi Chau Nguyen Fashions Nguyen Dance Company Dem Song That Show and Entertainment Flier	7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bill DeFrank Center 938 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95123 $15.00 - All proceeds go to Song That Radio For tickest contact: 408-476-3977 dongsongthat@yahoo.com. Song That Radio at KSJX 1500 AM
Sat-Sun Sep 25-26	NDC and Laney College (without whose sponsorship this would not have been possible) presented at The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase in the City of Lights--Paris, France. Read more about The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase at Dance-Forms Production's web site (http://www.danceformsproductions.com).	Performances of The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase were at Le Regard du Cygne from 7:30 to 9: 30 p.m. Seating was limited. Reservations were made by calling Le Regard du Cygne at 01 43 58 55 93 or (502) 222-2273 in the U.S. Or e-mail Dance-Forms Productions at danceformspro@aol.com. Admission was 10 and 7 Euros.
Sat Sep 18	NDC are guest dancers for several well known Vietnamese singers at Lua The Ky Tinh CA VN. LIVE SHOW Ðêm Cali 2004 LIVE SHOW Ðêm Cali 2004 Flier	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA 95113
Sat Sep 18	Opening Session of the Association of Science and Technology Centers Convention. TheTech Museum of Innovation	8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. San Jose Convention Center Parkside Hall San Jose, CA 95123
Sun Aug 29	NDC performed at the Chinese Street Festival, at 3:30 p.m.	Ninth Street, between Webster and Franklin Streets Oakland, CA Admission is free.
Mon Aug 23	NDC performs at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, at 12:30 p.m. Go to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival web site, http://www.ybgf.org/concerts/august_choreographers.htm, for more information.	Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco, CA Admission is free.
Sat Aug 21	NDC participated in the Buenayessa Music Festival at noon.	San Jose, CA Admission was free and the festival runs all day.
Sun Aug 15	The Osun Festival Family Day and Children’s Art Exhibit, with youth performances, community mural painting, table art activities, storytelling outdoors by the Evelyn Roth African Hut Storytheater, and concluding performance and ritual. The Festival culminates Sunday afternoon with a performance of Egungun masquerades and an Osun ritual led by Osun priestesses and honored guests from Osogbo, Nigeria.	First Congregational Church 2501 Harrison Street Oakland, CA 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Admission was a $5 or higher donation. Call 510-530-3735 for more information.
Sun Aug 7	NDC participated with Cô VN (Creating Opportunities in Vietnam) at h'Art for Cô Vietnam Benefit Performance and Art Exhibition, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Stanford University, Tressider Oak Lounge Box office opens at 1:30 p.m. Tickets were $35, RSVP to info@covn.org http://www.covn.org/
Sun Jul 4	NDC participated in the Alameda Independence Day Parade, which started at 10:30 a.m.	The parade route is 3 miles long and runs from Lincoln Avenue along Park Street, Otis Street, Grand Avenue, and Central Avenue to Webster Street.
Sun Jun 27	NDC participated in the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade, which ran from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Later NDC performed as guests on the Asian Pacific Islander Stage at noon (between Larkin and Polk Streets).
Sun Jun 20	NDC performed at the Chanh Duc Buddist Youth Scouts Summer Concert at 2:00 p.m.	Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-209-0763
Fri-Sat May 14-15	NDC performed in the Laney College Spring 2004 dance production Inspirations. Tickets were $10 general admission, $5 addmission for students/seniors/children over 2 years old.	Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA (510) 464-3480 extension 2 for more information.
Fri May 7	NDC performed at the Third Annual Shining Stars in the Arts along with the Tina Marzell Jazz Quartet and the Bay Harmony Choir. The show was sponsored by the Alameda City Arts Council and the Alameda Recreation & Parks Department. $15 tickets, proceeds benefit the Alameda City Arts Council	Alameda Veterans Memorial Building 2203 Central Avenue (at Walnut) Alameda, CA Mail check to: Alameda City Arts Council P.O. Box 3029 Alameda, CA 94501 Call (510) 748-6074 for more information.
Sun Apr 18	NDC performed in cooperation with Vietnamese song writer Phuc Chi Tran at the San José McEnery Convention Center. Call the box office to purchase tickets. The show started at 8:00 p.m.	San José McEnery Convention Center 408 Almaden Blvd. San José, CA 95110 408-277-5277 http://www.sjcc.com
Thu Apr 15	NDC performed the full production of Dance on the New Land at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Tickets were purchased from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco for $5.	Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-581-3500 http://www.asianart.org
Sat Apr 3	NDC participated in the Andrew Hill Vietnamese Culture Show. The fashion show started at 7:00 p.m.	Andrew hill High School 3200 Senter Road San Jose, Ca 95111
Fri Apr 2	NDC participated in a fundraising event with the East Bay Vietnames Association (EBVA) at Scott's Seafood Pavilion (between Scott's Seafood and Kincaids at Jack London Square). Entertainment included well know Vietnamese singer Khan Ly and musician Vu Hong Thinh. Tickets were purchased from the EBVA for $50 per person by calling 510-533-4224. Dinner was served at 7:00 p.m. and the entertainment starts at 9:00 p.m.	Scotts Seafood Pavilion Between Scott's Seafood and Kincaids Jack London Square Oakland, CA
Sat-Sun Mar 13-14	NDC participated in Elements II, a show put together by CalArts Alumni and performed in the Laney College Theater. Saturday's performance is at 7:00 p.m. Sunday's performance is at 2:00 p.m. Donations are being accepted for this performance.	Laney College Theater 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA
Sun Feb 29	NDC participated in the Laney College Gymnasium at the International Folk Dance Workshop at 3:00 p.m. This performance is free to the public.	Laney College Gymnasium 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA
Thu Feb 5	NDC performed at the Mills College in the lobby of Founders Commons. at 7:00 p.m. This performance was free to the public.	Mills College Oakland, CA
Tue Feb 3	NDC performed at the Laney College Courtyard for the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year celebration at noon. This performance was free to the public.	Laney College Courtyard 9th Street Between Fallon Street and 5th Avenue Oakland, CA
Sun Feb 1	NDC performed at the Vietnamese New Year celebration at Clinton Park at 4:00 p.m. This performance was free to the public.	Clinton Park East 14th Street Between 6th and 7th Avenues Oakland, CA
Sat-Sun Jan 24-25	NDC performed at the Vietnamese New Year at the Santa Clara County Fairground at 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 8:00 p.m. Sunday. The admission to this performance was $5.	Santa Clara County Fairground 344 Tully Road Entrance between South 7th and South 10th Streets San José, CA
Sun Jan 18	NDC performed at the Oakland Museum stage for the Vietnamese New Year celebration at 2:00 p.m. This performance was free to the public.	10th Street Between Oak and Fallon Streets Oakland, CA
Sat Jan 17	NDC performed at the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year celebration on an outdoor stage at 3:00 p.m. This performance was free to the public.	Oakland's Chinatown District 9th Street Between Webster and Harrison Streets Oakland, CA
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2003)
Fri-Sat Oct 17-18 Fri-Sat Oct 24-25	NDC performed as a guest choreographer with Dance Romanesque at Just Dance... 2! Modern, jazz, and butoh performances and more. Dances were set to Satoshi Tomie, Chopin, and more.	Danzhaus Connecticut Street At Cesar Chavez Street San Francisco, CA $12 general seating $7 student and senior seating
Fri Oct 24	NDC performed and acted as a guest choreographer at the Alameda Arts Council Concert.	Veteran Building 2700 Central Avenue Alamede, CA
Sat Nov 1	NDC performed at East Meets West II	McKenna Theater San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
Sun Oct 5	NDC provided choregraphy and guest performances for many numbers at the Cali Tonight Concert 2003.	San José Center for the Performing Arts 225 Almaden Blvd. San José, CA Go to http://www.calitonight.com/tickets.html for details and ticket information.
Fri Sep 26	NDC performed for the tiny but energetic students at the Daly City Childcare Center.	Daly City, CA
Sun Jun 29	NDC performed at the San Francisco Gay Pride 2003 Festival on the APICC Stage. This event was open to the public.	APICC Stage, on Golden Gate Street near Polk Street Sunday June 29th, 12:45 p.m.
Fri May 2	NDC performed as a guest artist at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum.	Friday May 2 at 6:30 p.m. San Francisco Asian Art Museum San Francisco, CA http://www.asianart.org
Sat Apr 26	NDC performed as a guest artist for the Alice Art Faculty Production.	Saturday April 26 at 8:00 p.m. Alice Art Theater Oakland, CA
Sun Apr 20	NDC performed at the San José Stage Company in Love’s Shadow which featured a Vietnamese folk play and multicultural dance performances by San Khau Viet Cali performing arts group and NDC.	Sunday April 20 at 2:00 p.m. San José Stage Company 490 south First Street San José, CA $12 general seating $25 honored seating Hoa Glassey 408-586-9006 (Milpitas) Thuy Tien Music 408-262-6100 (Milpitas) General Wireless 408-238-6441 (South San José) General admission tickets also available from San José Stage box office: 408-283-7142. http://www.vietarts.org
Tue Apr 8	NDC performed as guest artists at Dialogues with Hugh Livingston at the Oakland Art Gallery. Vietnamese and modern dance currents intersected with melodious and percussive celloplaying: experiences of memory and slow time were the focus. The gallery is located on the Broadway side of Frank Ogawa Plaza facing the Rotunda building, very near the intersection of 14th, Broadway and Telegraph.	All Dialogues events are free and open to the public. Call 510-637-0395 for more information. Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. Oakland Art Gallery, Lionel Wilson Building, Frank Ogawa Plaza 199 Kahn's Alley Oakland CA 94612 BART: 12th Street Oakland AC Transit: Bway/14th Street Wheelchair accessible Gallery information 510-637-0395 http://www.oaklandartgallery.org http://www.stringsandmachines.com dialogues@earthlink.net
Fri-Sun Mar 28-30	NDC performed as guest artists at the East Bay Dance Festival at the Julia Morgan Theater.	Friday March 28th, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday March 29th, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday March 30th, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley Call the Julian Morgan Tehater for ticket purchase at (510) 845-8542
Sat-Sun Feb 1-2	NDC performed and ran a dance workshop at the Vietnamese New Year Celebration at the San José Fairground.	Saturday February 1st, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday February 2nd, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. San José Fairground Admission was Free
Thu Jan 30	NDC performed for a celebration of the Vietnamese and Chinese New Years at the Laney College Quad.	Sunday January 30th, 2003 at Noon Laney College Quad Admission was Free
Sun Jan 26	NDC performed for the Chinese New Year Street Festival in the Oakland's Chinatown.	Sunday January 26th, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. Oakland's Chinatown Admission was Free
Sat Jan 18	NDC performed as a guest artist for Dance with Attitude at the Julia Morgan Theater.	Saturday January 18th, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2002)
Sat Nov 23	NDC performed Dance on the New Land at the Laney College Theater.	Saturday November 23rd, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. Laney College Theater Admission is Free
Fri-Sun Sep 27-29	Danny Nguyen participated as a guest choreographer at Marin's 21st Century Dance Collaboration (http://www.marindance.org/m21cdc/index.html).	September 27th & 28th at 7:30 PM September 29th at 2:00 PM Marin Center Showcase Theater Box Office 415-472-3500
Sat Oct 5	NDC performed "Dance on the New Land," an hour long performance, at Union Square in San Francisco.	Union Square San Francisco, Outdoor Stage Saturday October 5th, 1:00 p.m. This event was open to the public.
Thu Jul 4	NDC marched in the Alameda 4th of July Parade.	Many viewing locations, so check the local papers for information. Thursday July 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event was open to the public.
Sun Jun 30	NDC performed at the San Francisco Gay Pride Festival on the APICC Stage.	APICC Stage, on Golden Gate Street near Polk Street Sunday June 30th, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. This event was open to the public.
Thu May 30	NDC performed at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for the Bay Area Refuge Awareness.	OACC, 388 9th Street, Suite 290 in Oakland CA, 510-208-6086 Thursday May 30th, 12:30 p.m. Tickets were purchased through OACC. Contact them for more details.
Mon May 13	NDC performed at the Newark Fremont Hilton Hotel for the Fremont Seniors Party.
Fri-Sat May 10-11	NDC performed at the Laney Spring Dance Production.	Laney Theater, Laney College, Fallon Street in Oakland CA Friday and Saturday May 10th and 11th, 8:00 p.m. Tickets were only purchased through Laney College. Contact them for more details.
Mon Apr 22	AUDITIONS NDC needs you! We are currently searching for dedicated dancers to volunteer their time for the love of dance. This is an excellent performance opportunity, as we have many chances to perform. But more specifically, we are looking for dancers to be involved in our "9/11 Project". This will be an ongoing work in progress for many months and will hopefully afford our company many valuable performance opportunities and community exposure. Auditions were open to any experienced dancers interested in performing Modern Dance.	Audition were held during Modern Dance Class as an experience building exercise for students too. Monday April 22nd, 5:30 to 7:00 pm 100D Dance Studio at Laney College, Fallon Street in Oakland CA
Sun Feb 10	NDC helped ring in the Vietnamese New Year (Têt) at a celebration hosted in San Francisco. This event started at 11:00 a.m. and was located on Larkin Street between Ellis and O'Farrell Streets.
Sat-Sun Feb 9-10	NDC performed again at another Vietnamese New Year (Têt) Celebration hosted in the Garfield Elementary School Theater. This event started at 9:00 p.m. on February 9th and 2:00 p.m. on February 10th. Garfield Elementary School is located at 1640 22nd Avenue near the intersection of 22nd Avenue and Foothill Blvd.
Previous Nguyen Dance Company Events (2001)
Sun Dec 12	A collaboration event between NDC and Lynette De Fazio's Ballet Arts which was put together to light up this Christmas and New Years holiday season.	This event was performed at the Oakland Asian Arts Center (OACC), 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland Chinatown, between Franklin and Webster Streets, Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Parking for OACC is available in the same complex with entrances on 9th and 10th Streets.
Fri Nov 2	"Dance on the New Land" was performed at the Oakland Asian Arts Center.	Oakland Asian Arts Center, 388 9th Street, Suite 290, Oakland Chinatown, between Franklin and Webster Streets, Friday November 2nd at 8:00 pm.
Sun Oct 28	This informal concert, "Dance on the New Land", was a full dress rehearsal for "Dance on the New Land", which was open to the public. A $5.00 donation was appreciated at the door.	Scott's Pavilion in front of Kincaid's Restaurant at Jack London Square, Oakland Sunday October 28th at 2:00 p.m.
Sun Oct 14	NDC performed Dance in the Park with NDC. NDC ran through some of our repertory on the grass at the park. The San Francisco Artist's Guild was our informal host and was there too with various artists displaying their work. Fun, casual, and--best of all--it was all free!	Washington Square Park, North Beach SF Sunday October 14th 12:00 p.m. (noon)