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Made in Chinatown: Bridging Cultures and Evolving Identities in Modern Dance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 January 2013

Abstract

American modern dance history frequently overlooks Eleanor Yung and H. T. Chen. This presentation explores how these choreographers shaped the dance scene in New York's Chinatown, a venue for the many Asian dancers and choreographers who come to train and perform in New York City.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s) 2007

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