School of the Arts
New York Chinese Cultural Center's School of the Arts offers a comprehensive curriculum of Chinese dance, martial arts, Beijing opera acrobatics and weaponry, Chinese language, ink brush painting, and paper cutting for students of all ages. Learn how to artfully master the sword or ribbon, how to create works of art out of brush and paper, or simply how to stay fit! With so many choices from beginner to advanced, there's sure to be a class that's right for you! All classes are grouped according to age and skill level.
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New York Chinese Cultural Center
(新苗文艺中心)
NYCCC is dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the global and local communities.
NYCCC's AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at MOCA on 5/22
Join us for a 45-minute performance celebrating AAPI Heritage Month through dance and music. We will have Chinese traditional and contemporary dances as well as Erhu and Guzheng musical performances.
FREE, RSVP Required
Registration is Open for Spring 2022 Semester
Join us for New York Chinese Cultural Center’s School of the Arts 2022 Spring session of classes starting April 9th! Come learn Chinese dance, arts and culture with us. We have classes for adults and children, and will be preparing for our lunar new year performances throughout NYC.
Click here to view the Spring 2022 Semester Schedule
*Masks are required for all students and visitors age 2 and over.
Arts in Education
Performed by professional dancers from Dance China NY, our assembly program showcasing Chinese culture and arts is the best you can find outside of mainland China. It presents the beauty of Chinese dance with full costumes, authentic music, and interactive segments that will engage your students in a fun and educational way.
NYCCC offers individually-designed residencies, workshops, and after school programs in dance, martial arts, Mandarin, and visual arts to fit your schedule, budget, and other requirements. Teachers, trained in Chinese dance, Beijing opera, Mandarin, kung fu, and visual arts, are available for all educational needs, ranging from beginner to professional levels.
School of the Arts
New York Chinese Cultural Center's School of the Arts offers a comprehensive curriculum of Chinese dance, martial arts, Beijing opera acrobatics and weaponry, Mandarin, ink brush painting, and lantern making for students of all ages. Learn how to artfully master the sword or ribbon, how to create works of art out of brush and paper, or simply how to stay fit! Our Chinese dance classes incorporate many different ethnic and folk dances. With so many choices from beginner to advanced, there's sure to be a class that's right for you! All classes are grouped according to age and skill level. Come learn Chinese culture and arts with us!
Students participate in an annual student recital in June and semester end showcases throughout the year. There are also many opportunities for students to perform at our public events throughout the year.
Recent Work
NYCCC had its virtual Lunar New Year Celebration show on February 14th with 8 performances of Chinese ethnic dances, lion dance, kung fu, Chinese music and singing. Senator Chuck Schumer, Council Member Margaret Chin and Consul General Huang Ping joined our show to share their new year's greetings with our audience. After the performances, we had fun workshops for participants to learn Chinese dance, kung fu and Mandarin language. The show and workshops were all free and open to the public.
Open Call for Dancers & Artists
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING for professionally trained male and female dancers with a preference but not limited to Chinese classical and folk dance. The performances include assembly performances in schools, cultural and art institutions, as well as special projects for large-scale public events during AAPI Heritage Month, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Lunar New Year.