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.
About Us
The New York Chinese Cultural Center
Our Mission
Founded in 1974, the New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC), a nonprofit cultural and educational institution, is dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture through the arts in the global and local communities. NYCCC fulfills its mission by offering professional classes, workshops, and performances while nurturing creative and innovative new works through artist residency programs that reflect the rich cultural heritages and diverse communities of today.
纽约 新苗文艺中心成立于1974年,是一家非盈利性的文化和教育机构,致力于通过全球和本地社区文化的艺术来加深对中国文化的理解和欣赏。本机构通过提供专业的艺术类课程,工作坊,和演出来履行其使命,同时通过反映当今丰富文化底蕴和多元化社区的艺术家驻地计划来培养创作新的作品。
Board of Directors
- Officers -
Co-President
Arnold Chu
FHFA
Co-President
Jackie Quan
Astor Madison Property
Secretary
Kristen Blase
Felicello Law
Treasurer
James Luk
STS Component Solutions
- Members -
Ying Yen
New York Chinese Cultural Center
Executive Director
Ying Yen
School Director
Jiao Li
Director of Operations & Finance
Janie Wong
Director of Programs & Artistic Presentation
Nico Li
Programs Assistant
Kitty Kan
Marketing Assistant
Jameelah Rose Lineses
School Manager
Danting Qiao
NYCCC is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the city council, City Council Member Chris Marte, Mark Levine, the Manhattan Borough President, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the Howard Gilman Foundation.
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