Pan American Chinese Dance Alliance Partners with Orange County School of the Arts to Launch 2025 Summer Dance Intensive
IRVINE- The Pan American Chinese Dance Alliance (PACDA) announced this week its partnership with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) to co-host a four-day Summer Dance Intensive program. Registration is now officially open.
Scheduled to run from June 30 to July 3, 2025, the workshop will be held in two daily sessions: morning (9:00 AMβ12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PMβ4:00 PM). The curriculum is tightly structured and packed with rich content.
All courses will be taught by experienced professional instructors. Students will receive comprehensive training in Chinese classical dance, folk and ethnic dance, contemporary dance, and commercial dance. The program aims to strengthen technical skills while enhancing stage presence and expressive artistry.
Featured Instructors:
Wanlin Luo
Resident dancer with the Youth Dance Company at Beijing Dance Academy, award-winner at the Tao Li Cup, and president of the UK Beijing Dance Academy Alumni Association. Luo has performed extensively throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.
Kerry Lee
Co-Artistic Director of Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, principal dancer with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, H.T. Chen & Dancers, Dance China NY, and gloATL. Liβs work spans major stages across the U.S. and internationally.
Organizers invite dedicated students across Southern California with prior dance experience and a passion for the arts to apply. By integrating traditional and contemporary dance forms within a multicultural framework, this intensive not only fosters artistic potential but also nurtures aesthetic literacy, communication, and personal growth. Uniting PACDA’ s mission with OCSA’s excellence in arts education.
Performance Opportunities:
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Student Showcase Performance
π July 3 Β· π 3:00 PM
π OCSA Symphony Hall -
Special Guest Performance
π July 7 Β· π 3:00 PM
π Irvine Barclay Theatre
π As part of the Pan-American Taoli International Dance Festival Awards Ceremony
π For more information and registration:
π https://www.pandance.org/product/master-class-2025/
π Contact: (949) 880-7607
π©° About PACDA
The Pan American Chinese Dance Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chinese dance and fostering multicultural exchange. PACDA brings together elite educational resources from China and the U.S., regularly presenting high-level performances, instructor training, and youth arts education programs. With its professionalism and cross-cultural reach, PACDA has become a vital platform for Chinese arts education in Southern California.
π About OCSA
The Orange County School of the Arts is one of Californiaβs most prestigious arts-focused public charter schools, known for its rigorous academics and pre-professional arts training. With 14 conservatories covering dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and more, OCSA has cultivated countless artistic talents. Its dance conservatory, in particular, is renowned for its technical excellence, stylistic diversity, and extensive stage experience, making it a top choice for aspiring young dancers in Southern California.
