Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers

Our summer of workshops kick off NEXT WEEK 💥
Join us for our first workshop of the season taught by senior dance artist, Weiwei Ma.

CHI Awareness Practice
📅 July 22 - July 26
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 CHI Movement Arts Center

Experience the essence of Chinese classical dance through CHI Awareness Practice led by Weiwei Ma. This workshop will focus on 身韵/Shen Yun, exploring the intricate balance of external technique (Shen) and internal rhythm (Yun). Shen means “body method”, which includes the techniques of external and physical expression of Chinese classical dance. Yun means “rhythm”, which relates to the inner breath and spirit of Chinese classical dance. Dancers will learn to harmonize breath with movement, embracing the unique Oriental aesthetic of strength and grace.

Don’t miss this enriching opportunity to deepen your training.

** Drop into one class, or stop in the entire week**
kyld.org/class-workshop-info

KYLD is hosting four weeks of summer workshops 🌟 Excited to feature our last one that’ll close out our series:

Limon /Sokolow Class taught by Jim May

🗓️ August 12 - August 16
⏰ 10:00 - 11:30 AM
📍 CHI Movement Arts Center

This workshop is designed for dancers and actors, offering a unique blend of physical and vocal warm-ups. Participants will engage in breathing exercises that enhance the connection between movement and voice, while focusing on technique and emotional expression.

Explore various styles, including jazz, classical, and tap, as we challenge your imagination and creativity.

**Register for the week, or just drop by when you can!**
Visit kyld.org/class-workshop-info

You’re invited to our third week of our Summer Dance Workshop series, perfect for both pre-professional and professional dancers!

Modern/Horton with Zane Booker
🗓️ August 5 - August 9
⏰ 10:00 - 11:30 AM
📍CHI Movement Art Center

Dive into a Horton-based modern class where Zane will guide you through the intricacies of anatomical alignment and the physics of movement. Explore key themes such as form, momentum, opposition, intention, elongation, and multi-dimensionality.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dance skills and broaden your movement vocabulary!

**Stop by one day or join for the week!**
kyld.org/class-workshop-info

✨COMPANY AUDITION-SHOP > JULY 29- Aug 2 ✨

KYL/D seeks professionals who are virtuosic, open-minded, collaborative, dynamic, and committed to community engagement. Dancers of diverse backgrounds, with strong contemporary dance experience, culturally-specific dance experience, partnering experience, and improvisation & vocalization skills are particularly encouraged.

This week-long audition-shop are open to the public as part of KYL/D’s summer class offerings, thus individuals can attend with the intention of not auditioning. Individuals auditioning will be asked to wear a number during each class, and while dancers interested in working with KYL/D are encouraged to attend all week for maximum exposure, dancers may also choose to drop in for just one day, or as many days as scheduling allows.

To learn more and register visit, kyld.org/open-positions

Photo by Rob Li, featuring Evalina Carbonell

Join us for the First Workshop in our Summer Series featuring CHI Awareness Practice, taught by Weiwei Ma, Senior Dance Artist of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D)!

📅 Monday, July 22nd - Friday, July 26th
🕙 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 CHI Movement Arts Center

Explore the unique CHI Awareness Technique, bridging Eastern and Western dance perspectives, and embody Kun-Yang Lin’s vision of dance as the fusion of body, spirit, and mind.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your dance horizons with KYL/D’s renowned approach to movement and mindfulness!

To register visit, kyld.org/class-workshop-info

Photo by Rob Li

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🌟 AUDITION ALERT 🌟

Join our circle! Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYLD) seeks talented dancers for our 2024-2025 season! If you’re virtuosic, collaborative, and passionate about community, we want you! BIPOC dancers with strong contemporary skills, partnering, and improvisation & vocalization abilities encouraged. Paid positions available.

Save the date & Register: July 29 - August 2, 10-11:30AM

➡️ kyld.org/open-positions

📸 Photo by Rob Li, featuring Sophie Malin

🌟 Exciting News! Join us this summer for an exhilarating week-long dance workshop series at KYL/D’s Dance Center in South Philly! Perfect your technique, explore new styles, and immerse yourself in the art of dance.

July 22-26
✨CHI Awareness Practice
taught by KYL/D Senior Dance Artist, Weiwei Ma

July 29 - Aug 2
✨ Audition-shop
kyld.org/open-positions

Aug 5-9
✨ Modern/Horton Class
taught by Zane Booker

Aug 12- 16
✨Limon/Sokolow Class
taught by Jim May

Stay tuned for our registration link!

Photo by Rob Li

🌟 Exciting News! Join us this summer for an exhilarating week-long dance workshop series at KYL/D’s Dance Center in South Philly! Perfect your technique, explore new styles, and immerse yourself in the art of dance.

July 22-26
✨CHI Awareness Practice
taught by KYL/D Senior Dance Artist, Weiwei Ma

July 29 - Aug 2
✨ Audition-shop

Aug 5-9
✨ Modern/Horton Class
taught by Zane Booker

Aug 12- 16
✨Limon/Sokolow Class
taught by Jim May

Stay tuned for our registration link!

Photo by Rob Li

"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Happy ! *Inhale *Exhale & have a wonderful week!

Photo by Mike Hurwitz, featuring dance artists Weiwei Ma & Evalina Carbonell

🌟 AUDITION 🌟
Come join our inner circle

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYLD) is seeking talented dancers of all gender identities to join our company for the 2024-2025 season! If you’re virtuosic, collaborative, and committed to community engagement, we want to meet you! Dancers from diverse backgrounds, especially BIPOC individuals, with strong contemporary dance experience, partnering skills, and improvisation & vocalization abilities are encouraged to audition. Paid company member & apprentice positions available.

Save the date: July 29 - August 2, 10-11:30AM

Register ➡️ kyld.org/open-positions

Photo by Rob Li

Review feature 4️⃣

“AUDIENCE REVIEW: Kun-Yang Lin and Dancers’s World Premiere of “Breath into Air” -Charles Schultz with

📝"The philosophy and movements transcended upon us with a cinematic effect dedicated to this emotional response, which in short drew awe inspiringly, light-from-darkness”

Read Charles’ thoughts on our last show by reading the full review > https://www.dance-enthusiast.com/get-involved/reviews/view/Kun-Yang-Lin-and-Dancerss-World-Premiere-of-Breath-into-Air-April-19-20-2024

“It is better to travel well than to arrive.” — Buddha

Happy , a reminder to enjoy the journey and be mindful in the process.

Photo by Rob Li

Proud community partner shoutout 🌟 Join us at ’s annual celebration, The Arts Affair 2024 **NEXT WEDNEADAY** June 5th at UArts!

We’re so excited to join others in the community for a fun-filled evening with live performances by emerging and prominent local artists, interactive artistic experiences, delicious food and drink from local vendors, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with members and leaders of Philadelphia’s arts, business, and legal communities.

Tickets are on sale now! We can’t wait to see you there.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-arts-affair-2024-tickets-753207563097

Artistic Director, Kun-Yang Lin was featured in Metro Philly’s list of “AAPI Power Players” published last Wednesday. Truly honored to be mentioned alongside other influential and inspirational leaders in our community.

Check out the full list below 👀

https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/aapi-power-players-2024/page/3/ -yang-lin

Review feature 3️⃣

“Traversing Culture and Time – Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers’ Breath Into Air” - Ziying Cui,

📝 “The kinesthetic empathy created by the virtuoso moving and breathing dancers of the KYL/D ensemble evokes feelings of familiarity, alienness, and healing. ”

Take a look at the full review > https://thinkingdance.net/articles/2024/04/27//Traversing-Culture-and-Time-Kun-Yang-LinDancers-Breath-Into-Air-/

Photo by Rob Li

Review feature 2️⃣

“KYL/D premieres emotionally stirring Breath Into Air” by Jane Fries from

📝 “They’ve healed from the trauma and tapped into a source of joy. Their shadows play against the glowing white backdrop, seeming to symbolize their spirits transcending the confines of their bodies. The piece is an emotional tour de force—a moving addition to KYL/D’s substantive repertoire.”

Read the full article > feature in story > philadelphiadance.org/dancejournal/2024/04/24/kyl-d-premieres-emotionally-stirring-breath-into-air/

Photo by Rob Li

Review feature 1️⃣

“LIFE, BREATH, AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS: Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presents Breath into Air” by Melissa Strong

📝"Breath into Air captures the pain of loss, the need to continue, and the healing of community in ways that make these ideas clear and visceral...Those open to exploring big ideas in movement will be rewarded with strong performances by a talented ensemble and images that stay with you after the dance ends.”

Take a look at this 5-min read! > https://www.broadstreetreview.com/reviews/kun-yang-lin-dancers-present-breath-into-air

Stay tuned as we feature all our 2024 Spring Home Season reviews this week.

Photo by Rob Li

TONIGHT @7:30pm!!

Last chance to catch our Inhale/Exhale showcase series. Pair your dinner plans with a show in south Philly - tickets still available online or come early and snag them at the door. >> kyld.org/inhale

— Tonight’s featured artists —-

Kezia Skeete, Valentina Chapa-Sosa, Takashi Kanai, Evalina “Wally” Carbonell, Santhi Chandrasekaran, Ajibola Rivers, Alexandra Ribuffo, Adam Kerbel, Peabody Dance Ensemble/Pat Taylor

Photo by Michael Pilla , from our October 2023 Inhale

✌🏼 distinct shows - THIS WEEKEND !!

Experience incredible artistry from creatives in Philly and beyond at our intimate venue. Don’t miss this weekend’s Inhale/Exhale showcase series:

Friday May 3 // 7:30pm
Saturday May 4 // 7:30pm
🎟️ https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/egl0gAx7_ZI_t7Fmt6_VSg

FRIDAY ARTISTS: Robert Burden, Laura Katz-Rizzo, Elpiniki Tsapatsaris, Olivia Al Samadi, Sammy Caiola with co-choreographers Britney C. Johnson, Rachel O’Hanlon-Rodriguez, Krystal Rosa and Alison Lubar; Ajibola Rivers, Valentina Chapa-Sosa, Jamie Chen, ReFrame Dance Theatre

SATURDAY ARTISTS: Kezia Skeete, Valentina Chapa-Sosa, Takashi Kanai, Evalina “Wally” Carbonell, Santhi Chandrasekaran, Ajibola Rivers, Alexandra Ribuffo, Adam Kerbel, Peabody Dance Ensemble/Pat Taylor

So many incredible artists come through our studio to present work in our quarterly INHALE showcase series, and this weekend is no exception!

This weekend our INHALE/EXHALE series brings you two performances for you to enjoy! Come see works by some of our very own KYLD dance artists alongside featured artist from our community

Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 PM

For tickets visit, kyld.org/inhale.

📷 by Michael Pilla, from our Oct 2023 inhale series

Join hs next weekend ➡️ INHALE/EXHALE showcase series

Photos of some of the artists joining us next weekend, May 3-4. Come to one or both show & experience artistry up-close.

Tickets > kyld.org/inhale

It’s that time of year again 🤩 every year we end our season with our INHALE/EXHALE showcase - a weekend where both our dance artists and members of the community showcase their work in our studio in south Philadelphia. Save the date & don’t miss it!

Check out of stacked line up of artists 👇🏽

FRIDAY MAY 3 @7:30pm: Robert Burden, Laura Katz-Rizzo, Elpiniki (Ellie) Tsapatsaris, Valentina Chapa-Sosa, Sammy Caiola, Olivia Al Samadi, Alexandra Ribuffo, ReFrame Dance Theatre, and Ajibola Rivers & Guest.

SATURDAY MAY 4 @7:30pm: Kezia Skeete, Valentina Chapa-Sosa, Takashi Kanai, Evalina “Wally” Carbonell, Ajibola Rivers, Santhi Chandrasekaran, Jamie Chen, Adam Kerbel, and Peabody Dance Ensemble/Pat Taylor.

Photos by Michael Pilla, from our 2023 Inhale/Exale

What a weekend 😍 thank you to all who joined us for our Spring Home Season concert: Breath in Air.

We were overjoyed to see so many new and familiar faces in the audience to experience what the company has been working hard all season for.

Special shoutout to our dancers, artistic staff & collaborators for bringing this production to life, and special thanks to the Fringe team, our dedicated board members, generous patrons and wonderful volunteers for making this all possible.

Last chance ✨opening night sold out!!!✨Today is a great chance to go out, experience art and culture, and be transformed by the power of dance.

KYLD presents: Breath into Air
Saturday 2:30pm *post-show Q&A
Saturday 7:30pm

Come to our show > kyld.org/2024

Photographs by

Dancers are ready, lights are set and we are excited to welcome you this weekend for our Spring Home Season - “Breath on Air”

Friday, April 19 / 7:30PM
(limited seats remaining)
Saturday, April 20 / 2:30PM*Q&A after show
Saturday, April 20 / 7:30PM

See you at the theater!!
🎟️ kyld.org/2024

Photo by Rob Li, featuring dance artist Keila Perez-Vega

🌟NEXT WEEKEND🌟

Come see our dancers perform works by Artistic Director, Kun-Yang Lin & senior dance artists Weiwei Ma and Evalina Carbonell.

Today we feature Weiwei’s “Dragon” (2023)- a work informed by a sculpture by Yuyu Yang, that utilizes the mythological creature to explore Chinese philosophy and symbolism.

See it live at , April 19-20

🎟️ kyld.org/2024

Photo: Adam Kissick/APAP,

We have dance artist Abby Donnenfeld taking over our Instagram today 🌟 next week’s shows marks her first Spring Home Season with the company…be sure to get your tickets to show us some love and see what our dancers have been working on this season.

As for today, stay tuned as Abby shares a glimpse of her day-to-day…

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Abby Donnenfeld (she/her) grew up in Narberth, PA, and received her dance training at Philadelphia Studio Ballet under Artistic Director Suzanne Slenn. She went on to receive her BFA in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, with a Minor in Mathematics. Abby has attended workshops with Gibney Dance, David Dorfman Dance, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, & Complexions Contemporary Ballet. While at NYU, Abby had the opportunity to perform work by Sidra Bell and Rafael Cañals, and was featured at Tisch Salute at Radio City Music Hall performing work by Gary McCall. She also taught for the Tisch Future Dancers & Dancemakers program, illuminating her love of teaching dance alongside performing. Abby joined KYL/D as an apprentice in 2023, and was promoted to company member in 2024. She is also a teacher for KYL/D’s CHI Dance program

Today you’re invited to a closer look into Angelica Nieves-Merced’s day as she starts her day at rehearsal. Stay connected and get to know our dance artists before our show ( less than 2 weeks away, April 19-20!!🤩)

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Angelica Nieves-Merced grew up in Linden, New Jersey where she started her intensive training at Union County Academy for Performing Arts in 2012. In 2013 she joined a pre-professional dance company, The Well Performance Project, directed under Dawud Jackson. She graduated with honors from The University of the Arts in 2020 with her BFA in Dance. While attending UArts, she became a company member with Philadanco’s DANCO 2 (D/2) Apprentice Company. In 2020 she was promoted to D/2’s liaison/representative while also teaching classes at Philadanco’s Dance Arts School. She has attended intensives at Philadanco, The Ailey School, Martha Graham School, and Contemporary West Dance Theatre. She has performed as a community participant in Bill T. Jones’ Deep Blue Sea project working with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company in 2022. Angelica joined Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers as an apprentice in 2023.