Ribbon Dance with Angela Tam

Adult Group Class / Dance Program

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant and engaging Ribbon Dance Workshop! This workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and cultural significance of traditional Chinese ribbon dancing.

Participants will learn the graceful movements and techniques of this centuries-old art form, which combines flowing ribbons with expressive dance to tell stories, celebrate traditions, and honor cultural heritage. The workshop is open to all skill levels, making it a perfect activity for families, children, and individuals looking to connect with AAPI culture through movement and creativity.

Join us for this joyful celebration of artistry, rhythm, and cultural appreciation!

Angela Tam
Angela Tam is the founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance Company. She is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist.

A Chicago native, Angela began dancing as a child under Qiu Yue Jin. Since then, Angela has studied Chinese dance under Margaret Yuen and Grant Zhuang among others. She has also received instruction in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and classical Japanese dance.

She has performed as a featured soloist at Choose Chicago's citywide Chinese New Year Kick Off events at Chicago Cultural Center presented by Chinese Fine Arts Society. She is a multi-year recipient of the Ethnic & Folk Arts Master Apprentice Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency, most recently in 2022. She received her BA in East Asian Studies from New York University and holds a certificate in Arts and Culture Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Since founding Yin He Dance Company, Angela has been devoted to sharing her love of Chinese dance as a performer and educator. She also choreographs folkloric and contemporary work.