Event
The 10th Anniversary Performance
Haiyan Dance Studio was established in 2012 and will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in November this year. The purpose of Haiyan Dance Studio is to share the beauty of Chinese dance with everyone in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, and to nurture children’s perception of the arts through dance teaching performing.
The 10-year anniversary performance will highlight the learned achievements cultivated in class, with focus on two main areas:
1. the students’ basic skills, 2. dance performances from all levels. The first aspect includes dance technical skills and body rhythm; the latter includes Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk-dance performances.
Ms. Lu Haiyan, the founder of Haiyan Dance Studio, is the Chief Planner and Artistic Director of the 10th anniversary showcase; Dr. Situ Wanman is the Special Planner and Host; Ms. Nicole Chu and Ms. Jasmine Mak from Haiyan Dance Studio assist with preparation, and Ms. Xu Wusi from Haiyan Dance Studio’s Youth class will be the children’s program host. All the performances in the showcase will be completed by the current students at Haiyan Dance Studio who are presently actively practicing for the stage.
This is the second time that Haiyan Dance Studio has independently organized a large-scale performance in Ottawa for children and adolescents, the first being the special “Children’s Dreams” Stage in 2016. Haiyan Dance Studio hopes to receive the support of parents, students, and friends to bring everyone together to share the beauty of Chinese dance!
Dr. Marianne Situ is the Special Planner and Host of The 10 years anniversary of Haiyan Dance Studio
Marianne Situ holds a Ph.D. degree in French Literature from University of Ottawa.
She has a M. A. in French Studies from Carleton University and a B. A. in French from Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Ms. Situ is currently the Senior Interpreter in charge of Indigenous Languages Interpretation at the Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Ms. Situ acted as the Canadian Chief-Interpreter (Chinese/English/French) for many high-level visits, including among others, the State Visit of President Hu Jintao in 2005 and 2010, and the official visit of Premier Wen Jiabao in 2003. She acted as official interpreter for numerous Canadian Leaders, past and present, including Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General Michaelle Jean, Prime Minister Steven Harper, Prime Minister Paul Martin and Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
Past Events
2023 / February
Ottawa Spring Festival Gala organized by Hua Xing Art Groupe Ottawa.
Performance: Youth Group Chinese Classical Dance — Dun Huang Impression
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2022 / November
Organized by Haiyan Dance Studio, Supported by City of Ottawa. Title sponsored by Helen Tang Real Estate Team and supported by FOCCO. Ms. Marianne Situ was the special guest host. Ms. Naixin Zhao, on behalf of the FOCCO, presented Ms. Haiyan Lu with the title of Chinese Cultural Artist certificate.
Location: Sacred Heart High School Theatre, Stittsville
2022 / November
A total of 11 dances were performed by Haiyan Dance Studio. These included 8 group dances and 3 solos. The ages of the performers ranged from 4 years old to adults. The dance style included classical Chinese dances and folk dances.
Location: Sacred Heart High School Theatre, Stittsville
2019 / September
The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala Co-organized by several Chinese associations.
Performance: Group Chinese Classical Dance — Danqing
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2019 / August
The opening ceremony of the large-scale celebration Great India Festival.
Performance: Group Dai dance — Peacock Dance
Location: Ottawa City Hall
2019 / May
A large-scale show case The Tale from the Silk Road organized by Arzoo Dance Theater.
Performance:
– Chinese Classical solo Dance — Fan Dance
– Youth Group Folk Dai Dance— Auspicious
– Group Children’s Dance — Joyful Little Fish
Location: National Arts Centre, Ottawa
2019 / February
Ottawa Spring Festival Gala organized by Hua Xing Art Groupe Ottawa.
Performance:
Youth Group Chinese Classical Dance — Fan Dance
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2018 / February
2018 / January
Chinese New Year’s Celebration organized by FOCCO.
Performance:
Youth Group Chinese classical dance — Sword Dance
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2017 / May
Invited by Ms Guan Yadong, a Chinese-Canadian Pipa virtuoso to perform with her band.
Location: Montreal
2017 / May
Performance:
Youth Group Chinese classical dance — Fan Dance
Location: Parliament Hill.
2016 / December
Ms Grace Lu interviewed by Ms Mansu Ding at Rogers TV, and the showcase Children’s dream was broadcast on OMNI TV during the New Year of the 2017.
Location: Rogers TV, Ottawa
2016 / December
Children’s Dream, a special evening for teenagers and children.
Performance:
– Youth Group Dai Folk dance — The Peacock
– Youth Group Mongolian dance — Hongyan
– Youth Group Chinese classical dance — Fan Dance
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2016 / November
Solo Folk dance Moon Light won the award of Top Ten performances.
Location: Shenzhen China.
2016 / October
Grace Lu was invited as a major solo dancer to participate the International festival. Solo Folk dance Moonlight.
Location: John Hancock Hall in Boston, US
2015 / September
The large-scale show case The Yellow River Cantata
Performance:
– Group Uyghur Folk dance — Why are the flowers so red
– Dai Folk Solo dance — Gabali
– Children’s group dance — Flowers in the Rain
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa
2015 / January
Performance:
Youth Group Dai Folk dance — Red Umbrella dance
Location: Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre, Ottawa
2014 / November
Performance:
Youth Group Dai Folk dance — Red Umbrella dance
Location: Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa
2014 / August
Organized by China Central Television and Universal Mandarin Television. Ms Grace Lu Participated the competition and entered the final. Solo dance Moon light.
Location: Toronto
2013 / January
Chinese New Year Gala
Performance: Group Dai folk dance — Spirit of the Peacock
Location: Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa
2012
Performance: Children’s Tibetan dance — Blooming
Location: Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre, Ottawa
