Past Programs:

2006:
April 7
International Festival
CAAN Chinese Lion Dance Team performance
Tennessee State University

April 22
Windows on the World
CAAN Chinese dance performing group
Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville

April 29
World Tai Chi Day Demo and Workshop
Dragon Park
Free to Public, all ages are welcome.
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May 1-30
Chinese Painting Exhibit
Green Hills Library

May 7th
Hung Sheng Lion Dance Theater

May 8th
Chinese Lion Dance Master Workshop
Hadley Community Center Gym
Free to the public, sports wear required
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May 9
Chinese Painting Demo & Reception
Featuring: Guan Ping Zheng (MTSU professor)
Green Hills Library Click here for the flyer

May 28
Dragon Boat Festival Celebration
Learn about the stories of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which is on the fifth day of fifth month according the lunar calendar.
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June 16
Tales at Twilight
CAAN Chinese dance performing group
Various Chinese dances and our CAAN Chinese Lion Dance Team
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Sept 4, 2006 (Mon) 7 pm
Chinese Lion Dance pre-show for "Shakespeare in the Park"
06 production of "Macbeth" at the Centennial Park Band Shell Stage, free admission.
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September 7, Thursday - 10:45 am
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Schermerhorn Symphony Ct.
CAAN Lions perform at the "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" for the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, expecting 1000 guests.

Sept 8 & 9 (Fri & Sat) 8 pm
An Evening of Dance
CAAN is a guest dance company for "An Evening of Dance" presented by Shelter Repertory Dance Theater, a contemporary dance group. CAAN is presenting "Nu Shu (Women Only Written Language)," "Flaming Mt.," and "Dragon Dialogue" for this Shelter's production.
For tickets info, please call Shelter at 403-4681.
Ingram Hall, Vanderbilt Blair School of Music

Oct 7, 2006 (Sat)
Celebrations of Culture
CAAN will perform Chinese dance and Chinese lion dance at the "Celebrations of Culture" at Centennial Park, sponsored by Metro Park, and Scarritt Bennett Center.

Oct 19, 2006 (Thur) 12:00-1:00pm
Inside Out of Lunch Box Series
"Inside Out of Lunch Box Series" sponsored by TPAC & Vanderbilt University, a panel discussion and demonstration about the differences between Chinese dance and western dance, at TPAC's War Memorial Auditorium.
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Oct 25, 2006 (Wed) 4:30-5:30 pm
Chinese Dance Workshop
"Chinese Dance Workshop" at Vanderbilt Dance Program Dance Studio A. Free admission. Donations are benefiting CAAN. This workshop is taught by "Taipei Folk Dance Theater."
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October 26, Thursday - 7:00 pm
Taipei Folk Dance Theater
An evening of Chinese dance from a professional Chinese dance performing group from Taiwan.
General admission $25, CAAN members/Group of 10/seniors(over 60)/students(with ID) $20.
$5 discount for Early Bird tickets purchased (post mark) before Oct 10.
Send your check to"CAAN," PO Box 120025, Nashville, TN 37212. Tickets then will be mailed to you ahead of time.
Ingram Hall, Vanderbilt Blair School of Music
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