Marie Chong, artistic director of ARC Dance, invited Edwaard Liang to Seattle to set a world premiere dance work for the company for the upcoming Summer Dance at the Center, July 16-18 and 23-25. Liang will be running the rehearsal. Liang was born in Taiwan and grew up in Marin County, CA. He […]
Bodies in motion: Marie Chong brings summer dance to Seattle
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Some people find it difficult to balance their work and personal life. It requires a certain level of dexterity to maintain balance. For artistic director and former professional dancer Marie Chong, it’s a way of life in her work — literally.<!–more–> Raised in Tacoma, Chong first found inspiration for […]
Marie Chong returns to Seattle-based ARC Dance Company
After a year working with Cirque du Soleil on their Zooka show, Marie Chong will be returning to the Seattle-based ARC Dance Company as artistic and executive director. Before working with Cirque du Soleil, Chong spent 12 years at ARC.