On Sunday, April 26, 2026, join us at New Canaan Library for Tang Elegance and Delight, a special performance celebrating the beauty of Chinese classical dance and calligraphy.
Inspired by the vibrant culture of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) – a golden age of artistic exchange – this interdisciplinary program brings to life the elegance and creativity of everyday Tang life. Through the flowing movements of dance and the expressive strokes of calligraphy, audiences will experience how art, poetry, and scholarship were seamlessly woven into daily life.
The program draws inspiration from traditional leisure arts of the Tang period, including poetry gatherings, tea culture, flower appreciation, Nanyin music, calligraphy, and Cuju (ancient Chinese football), capturing the vitality and openness that defined the Tang spirit.
Mentorship and the Next Generation of Artists
This performance is the culmination of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Southern New England Apprenticeship Program, which supports the transmission of traditional arts through mentorship.
Featured artists include:
Chinese Classical Dance
Mentor: Kaili Chen
Apprentices: Leilani Gao and Fiona Huang
Chinese Calligraphy
Mentor: Jun Lin
Apprentice: Christine Yuan
Event Details
Tang Elegance and Delight — Chinese Dance and Calligraphy
Location: Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium, New Canaan Library
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
Registration Required: Registration closes April 26 at 2:00 PM
More details can be seen in New Canaan Library’s event page.
