Movement Aesthetics in Chinese Classical Sword and Water Sleeve Dance – Lecture and Master Class with Guest Artists From the Beijing Dance Academy This is the opening event for a two-week Chinese Dance residency with Guest Artists from the Beijing Dance Academy Shao Weiqiu and Zhang Jun, two of China’s foremost experts in Chinese classical sword and water sleeve dance. The event will open with a lecture by UM faculty Emily Wilcox introducing the history and aesthetic features of Chinese classical sword and water sleeve dance. This will be followed by hands-on workshops introducing basic techniques in Chinese Classical Sword and Sleeve Dance, in which all participants will have a chance to try out these movement forms. Finally, Professors Shao, Zhang, and Wilcox will engage in a moderated discussion on Chinese movement aesthetics, in which participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the process of working with Chinese movement techniques and props. The Chinese Dance Residency will include a two-week community workshop series that is free and open to the public, which will take place from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Monday-Friday on Feb 10-20th, 2014. A public performance will take place on Friday, Feb 21st. Places for the community workshop series are limited, and no props or experience are necessary; interested individuals should contact Tingting Song at songtt@umich.edu to reserve a place. For more information and