H.T. Chen & Dancers

H.T. Chen & Dancers

Friday, July 25 at 5:30pm

Henry J. Leir Stage | Choose What You Pay; Rain or Shine tickets from $40

Under the direction of Artistic Director Dian Dong, H.T. Chen & Dancers is an innovative modern dance company that embodies its Asian American heritage. The company’s repertory is distinguished by authenticity and groundbreaking works celebrating Chinese experiences in the Americas. This summer at the Pillow, the company will present two signature works: Opening the Gate (described by The New York Times as “a throbbing, swirling spectacle”) and Mott Street, which celebrates the resilience and collective spirit of the Chinatown community.

Since its founding in 1978, the multicultural company has earned critical acclaim for New York performances, national and international tours, and award-winning educational programming. Founder Hsueh-Tung Chen (1947-2022), a pioneering Asian American artist, was a choreographer, performer, and arts advocate for six decades. The New York Times wrote of him: “[he] has long been one of New York dance’s most persuasive storytellers, addressing issues of acculturation well before they become fashionable in dance.”