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Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

In Bleu Néon, Kim-Sanh Châu, 35, uses dance and song to navigate the fantasy of nostalgia, loss of language and sexual objectification – three themes that are widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations. The lights dim as Châu enters the theatre. She stands in the center of a circle made of neon lights, an image typical of south-east Asian countries and the inspiration for the … Continue reading Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

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Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Rap

In Bleu Néon, Kim-Sanh Châu, 35, uses dance and song to navigate the fantasy of nostalgia, loss of language and sexual objectification – three themes that are widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations. The lights dim as Châu enters the small theatre at Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI). She stands in the center of a circle made of neon lights, an image typical of south-east Asian … Continue reading Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Rap