Divine Performing Arts 2009 world tour

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:08am

Five Thousand Years In One Exhilarating Show.

“Brilliant choreography… extravagantly beautiful.”

– Broadway World


“No words can describe the whole show. Amazing may be one way to describe it. It is so magnificent… I have never watched such wonderful dance in my life! It’s hard to describe. Perfection may be the right word.”
– Mieke Bouve, Belgian actress

“A wonderful combination of the expressive and the technical! It’s very rich in spirit. It’s not just giving you cultural snippets, a tour of Asia—it’s also giving you an underlying philosophy of what can be done and what really matters.”
– James Sutton, Associate Professor of Ballet, New York University

A dazzling theatrical presentation featuring a cast of over 100 dancers, musicians, vocalists, and even a live orchestra.
Divine Performing Arts,2009 world tour

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:10am

Ahhh...ahh... SHIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Oh, pardon me.

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:13am

Divine Performing Arts, a lavish production born of the belief by the people of China that their traditional culture was divinely bestowed, will take the form of a new musical and dance extravaganza when the internationally acclaimed company of sixty performers appears for a limited 3-performance run, Friday, December 19 at 8 P.M. and Saturday, December 20, at 2 P.M. and 8 P.M. at the Au Rene Theatre of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue.

A new edition of last season's capacity run of "Holiday Wonders," Divine Performing Arts, created as a non-profit organization and performance troupe that is consciously independent of the current Chinese regime, is internationally acknowledged as the world's premier Chinese dance and music company. Geared to family audiences and drawn from the pages of history, the show is an inspiring landscape of traditional music, lyrical song, acrobatics, and choreography, further enhanced by magnificent costumes and breathtaking visual backdrops blending a cultural renewal of the past with present day contemporary technology.

Universally praised, Divine Performing Arts has toured throughout the world and has been seen in such prestigious halls as New York's Radio City Music Hall, London's Royal Festival Hall, Los Angeles' Kodak Theatre and Le Palais de Congres in Paris.
Divine Performing Arts,2009 world tour

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:16am

"Worst shill thread of the day!"

- blaxx, BWW Legend

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:20am

Divine Performing Arts
is an exhilarating world-class production that celebrates the pure excellence and grandeur of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.

Five Thousand Years In One Exhilarating Show -
China was once known as "Shen Zhou" or "Land of the Divine," as people once believed Chinese culture to be a gift from the heavens. Virtue and piety were emphasized in daily life. Sadly, though, over time much of this great culture has been lost.

Divine Performing Arts Based in New York is reviving the long-lost treasures of China by presenting a series of original performances across the globe. Its shows transport audiences to a land of beauty and enchantment, leaving them uplifted and inspired.

The performances combine ancient technique with modern technology. Involving hundreds of talented dancers and musicians, original scores, live orchestra, and custom-designed digital backdrops, these pieces of artistry delight the senses, touch the heart, and move the soul.

This culture renaissance centering on classical themes and Chinese traditions that define "beauty" and "compassion", is to restore the essence of authentic Chinese traditional "virtue" and "value" and bring its true spirit to magnificent life, free of any distortions from the Communist Party. The content of all programs is expressed in Chinese, English, and local languages.

In the past several years, the shows by Divine Performing Arts are getting more and more popular and welcomed by live audiendecs around the world. In 2008 Divine Performing Arts dazzled over 600,000 live audience members in more than 60 cities on four continents.

“The dances were graceful, delicate, and beautiful! There was something pure and bright and also very dignified about them. This show gave me a real sense of goodness and meaning in life.”
– Anna Liceica, Soloist, American Ballet Theatre

“It’s very artistic, and you just feel nice watching it. It’s hard to explain exactly what it is about it that’s so beautiful.”
– Marc Reese, trumpeter, Empire Brass

“Absolutely magical… The gorgeous costumes, the gracefulness, the beautiful choreography, the beautiful music… It’s beauty from beginning to end. Everybody that I know who has seen it, everybody comes away with exactly the same opinion: Everybody says you have to see it to believe it. You cannot describe it in words; it must be experienced.”
– Christine Walevska, cello virtuoso

“...a highly professional, well thought out and beautifully produced presentation! This is not only entertainment, but a valuable cross-over cultural event: a strong, gracious gesture toward international understanding, in an all-too-troubled world.”
– Donn B. Murphy, Ph.D., President, The National Theatre

“It amazed me… The choreography is phenomenal, I think it’s the best show that I ever saw. The best. Even the backgrounds, the dancing, the choreography and the music, the singing—everything. I am very, very lucky to see this amazing and fabulous performance, and I couldn’t have imagined it would be like this.”
– Valentina Alexess, former ballerina, Moscow Ballet

“Wonderful… a grand show, a spectacle… It was atmospheric, mesmerizing.”
– Jennifer O’Loughlin, Soprano, Vienna Opera House

“No words can describe the whole show. Amazing may be one way to describe it. It is so magnificent… I have never watched such wonderful dance in my life! It’s hard to describe. Perfection may be the right word.”
– Mieke Bouve, Belgian actress

“The theme of the show was very clear, depicting Chinese culture and history that is traditional and authentic. The programs displayed the courage, wisdom, and hardworking spirit of the Chinese people. Their hearts are so open and giving. Inspiring!”
– Nilas Martins, Principal dancer, New York City Ballet

“A wonderful combination of the expressive and the technical! It’s very rich in spirit. It’s not just giving you cultural snippets, a tour of Asia—it’s also giving you an underlying philosophy of what can be done and what really matters.”
– James Sutton, Associate Professor of Ballet, New York University

“There are no words to say how much I enjoyed it… I’ve never seen a dance company like it. I’ve seen the National Ballet, I’ve seen the New York City Ballet, and they dance from technique. But these people dance from the heart, from the soul… I will come to every performance they ever have… I think everybody should see this. These performances are phenomenal.”
– Kory Tylor, former ballerina and owner, Dance Arts Centre



Divine Performing Arts,2009 world tour Updated On: 12/20/08 at 02:20 AM

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:21am

That said, this is really funny:

No words can describe the whole show. Amazing may be one way to describe it.

Well, that was fast! Those Belgian actresses sure have sharp minds!

[lakezurich]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:22am

Agreed, blaxx. This one is out of hand.

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:24am

The New York show was ranked the top 7th show internationally according to Billboard magazine’s Box score in February 2006. The grand performances exhibit a renaissance of authentic Chinese traditional culture. In 2009, the show will be an all-new dazzling world-class extravaganza featuring acclaimed artists and a professional cast of over 100 dancers, musicians, and vocalists performing against a stunning, state-of-the-art background projection of dynamic scenery and multilingual lyrics accompanied by a full-size orchestra.


In 2008, the show toured over 60 cities globally and attracted live audiences of over 600,000. In the upcoming 2009 season, the show will tour over 70 cities in the world and reach a live audience of over 700,000 .(For a glimpse of the world-class caliber and scale of these shows, please see the brief introduction online: http://www.divineshows.com/ )


Brilliant. Inspiring. Glorious.



Divine Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show. Its masterful choreography ranges from grand imperial processions to legions of thunderous drums, with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns.



Spectacular visuals take you to another world, with blossoming landscapes and celestial palaces appearing on beautiful animated backdrops. Groundbreaking music seamlessly combines the best of the East and West, giving each dance an unmistakable flair.



Ancient legends of virtue and modern tales of courage are brought to life by over a dozen dances and songs, making for one extraordinary, uplifting, and unforgettable experience.



The DPA Difference



Divine Performing Arts brings together over a hundred of the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, choreographers, and musicians. Based in New York, DPA is independent of China’s political regime and proud to include artists who practice the Falun Gong meditation. It seeks to revive and breathe new life into traditional Chinese culture while providing an experience of sublime beauty.





“The show was great. Terrific in all ways. A marvelous program... Everything done today was highly professional in every single way. We really enjoyed it. I had no idea of the complexity of the Chinese style and the skill it takes… a remarkable achievement.”
– Ted Kavanau, Founding Senior Producer of CNN

“Divine Performing Arts has the best show.”
– Annette Lu, Vice President, Republic of China

“Absolutely spectacular. I think it is exactly what the world needs—an uplifting experience that doesn’t have to deal with words.”
– Joyce Brooks, Editor-in-Chief, Black Tie Magazine

http://divineperformingarts.org/reviews/arts-community
Divine Performing Arts,2009 world tour Updated On: 12/20/08 at 02:24 AM

[lakezurich]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:26am

Dear Lord... make it stop... please make it stop!!

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:26am

Our dear friend must have missed the sign that reads BROADWAY MESSAGE BOARD up there ... *sigh*

And who checks the press releases anyhow?

In the past several years, the shows by Divine Performing Arts are getting more and more popular and welcomed by live audiendecs around the world.

I welcome audiendecs too! They're great people.

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:32am

"Presented by Divine Performing Arts...whose lavish production numbers, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, brilliant choreography, and booming Tang dynasty drums will reveal the fascinating lifestyle and legendary elegance of the traditional China of yesterday coupled with the contemporary influence of today’s Western world."

– BroadwayWorld.com
Divine Performing Arts

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:37am

Craig, Rob, someoneeeee!!!

MAKE HIM STOP, PLEASE!

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:39am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Holiday_Wonders_Chinese_Meets_West_Extravaganza_20071115
Divine Performing Arts

[lakezurich]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:43am

Someone obviously forgot their medication this morning.

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:46am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Divine_Performing_Arts_20081208
Divine Performing Arts

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:47am

Wing sings at the end of the show , she does the encore!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEASuIqVbY&feature=related

[lakezurich]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:52am

Do swings sing in the wings?

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:52am

http://www.flshows.com/2009/index.php
Divine Performing Arts,2009 world tour

[Brian Gan]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:54am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Ahw0hjOqc&feature=related
Divine Performing Arts

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/20/08 at 2:55am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forum_spam