Art House Productions presents
Threads of Tradition: Tracing Memory Through Tradition and Contemporary body
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Threads of Tradition explores the evolving dialogue between Chinese classical dance and contemporary movement, examining how cultural memory, personal identity, and traditional aesthetics are carried, transformed, and reimagined in the present.
Through three distinct works—Her Letters, Perhaps, a Reed, and On the Other Side of the Mirage—the program explores connections between personal and collective memory, the resilience of the natural world, and the shifting boundaries between illusion and reality.
Rooted in classical dance and expanded through contemporary movement, these works bring traditional aesthetics into conversation with contemporary experiences and perspectives. Together, they invite audiences to consider how the past continues to shape us, how traditions evolve, and how movement can express what words cannot.
FEATURED WORK:
Her Letters
Performers: Jing Li, Shiwen Li, Ruotong Linzy Lin, Rongxin Liu, Joy Qiu, Angelica Wang, Yumeng Xi, Fan Xu, Xingyu Zhang, and Xinyu Zhang
Company: Xinyi Dance Company
Perhaps, a Reed
Performers: Noa Kamiya, Peter Mazurowski, Mayu Nakaya, Tianyu Wang, and Brooke Zide
On the Other Side of the Mirage
Performers: Shiwen Li, Rongxin Liu, Angelica Wang, Yumeng Xi, Fan Xu, Xingyu Zhang, and Xinyu Zhang
Choreography: Xinyi Zhang
TICKETS:
General Admission: $20.00
SUPPORTER General Admission: $35.00
Friday, October 23, 2026
Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
Runtime: ~1 Hour (No Intermission)
Art House Productions
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
ABOUT XINYI DANCE STUDIO
Founded in Jersey City by choreographer Xinyi Zhang, Xinyi Dance Studio is dedicated to sharing Chinese classical dance with audiences around the world. Rooted in the expressive traditions of Chinese dance and open to contemporary movement, the studio fosters artistic exploration and cross-cultural exchange through performance, education, and community engagement
Through original works and collaborative projects, Xinyi Dance Studio brings Eastern movement aesthetics into conversation with contemporary experiences, exploring themes of cultural identity, memory, nature, and transformation. The studio has presented work at venues and events including the United Nations, Times Square, New York University, and Chain Theatre.
With a commitment to preserving and reimagining Chinese dance traditions, Xinyi Dance Studio creates opportunities for artists and audiences to connect across cultures and generations.
Supported in part by the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund.
ACCESSIBILITY
Art House Productions is committed to accessibility and inclusion. Features include:
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- ASL interpretation upon request (two weeks’ notice)
- Audio description upon request (two weeks’ notice)
- Service animals welcome
- Fully accessible restrooms
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