Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center Feb. 8. 2 p.m. with traditional Chinese dance featuring Nevada Arts Council artist Xian Na Carlson.
Xian Na Carlson began learning folk dances as a child growing up in Zhangzhou, China. From her aunt she learned the Tuan Shan, (fan dance), the Xin Jiang regional dance and Tai Ji forms.
Those lessons sparked a lifelong interest in sharing Chinese culture through dance, music and the arts. In 1987 she moved from China to the Gardnerville area where she has continued to teach traditional Chinese dances derived from several of the 50 provinces to her own young children as well as others in the community, from kindergartners to adults.
The performance is Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street. Come and share in a Free workshop in traditional Chinese dance with Nevada Arts Council artist, Xian Na Carlson. Call 775-883-1976 xt.114 or tami@breweryarts.org to reserve your spot.