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The Love of
China School of Dance, located
in northwest Austin, gives young people the rare opportunity
of learning traditional Chinese dances, with students of ages spanning
from four to eighteen.
Also, the group has done shows with Splendid China, a nationally-renowned dance troupe from China, and has sponsored performances by a dance group from Taiwan. Our school commits itself to teaching Chinese folk dance. The two missions of our school are:
Through their education in Chinese folk dance, the young people grow in determination and confidence, and are given a chance to connect deeply with their heritage, be part of unforgettable experiences, and gain pride for their culture. Emily Dedear: founder and teacher of The Love of China
In 2008 she received the Flying Phoenix award from the National Dance Association of R.O.C. at a presentation in Taipei.
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Upcoming
Performances We have added many new performances to our upcoming schedule in February, March, and April. See our "Performances" page for an updated schedule. Contact us for information. 2015 Spring
Semester Began January 5th Our Spring semester began January 5th. See our "Classes" page for an updated schedule. Contact us for information.
South Asian New Year Festival photos now online Rehearsal
Video From Spring Fantasia
Emily
Dedear Receives NAAO Community Leadership Award
Spring
FantAsia a great success!
Vivian
Shaw featured on KXAN TV Did you
catch us on TV?
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The school is well known in
the Austin area and has performed at countless cultural events as well
as its own recitals, always in front of packed theaters. The
Love of China was honored by the Austin Police Department for their
numerous community service performances.
Emily Dedear began teaching
Chinese dance in Austin in 1992, and officially founded The Love of
China School of Chinese Dance in August of 1999. She grew up in Taiwan,
where she
trained in numerous different forms of dance, including traditional
Chinese. She is a graduate of 
The
Love of China's director, Emily Dedear, received one of three
2010 Community Leadership Awards presented by the Network of
Asian American Organizations at its 2010 Induction Ceremony held
on July 28th. Speakers at the event included Austin's Mayor, the
Honorable Lee Leffingwell (who also received a 2010 Public
Service Leadership Award at the event) and Former US Ambassador
to the UN Sichan Siv.
