Located in the heart of Chinatown, NY, Chen Dance Center is a recognized leader in dance and a leading Asian American arts institution. The recipient of the 2002 NYS Governor's Arts Award and the 2005 BESSIES Special Citation, CDC realizes its mission to provide moving experiences in Asian American and contemporary dance through its three affiliate programs:

• H.T. Chen & Dancers (est. 1978) - a touring modern dance company dedicated to the creation of innovative works and offering quality educational programming.
• School (est. 1980) - a year-round performing arts school providing weekly lessons in dance, music, and wusu to over 250 children.
• Theater (est. 1988) - a professional performing arts venue that supports the work of emerging artists through production services and series.

CDC is a member of Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Dance Theater Workshop, Dance/USA, Asian American Arts Alliance, Pentacle (Dance Works, Inc.), Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations, CREATE, and Chinatown Voting Education Alliance.

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