I performed “The Decolonial Fortune-teller” as part of the Gutsy Series.  The Decolonial Fortune-teller, Madame May Chang, interacts with audience members one-on-one.  Her “fortunes” are indigenous critiques of Han Chinese colonization of Taiwan based on Atayal writer Walis Norgan’s poem, “The Chinese Animal Zodiac for Aborigines.”

Part dance showcase, part potluck party, part culinary workshop, the Gutsy Series investigates what happens when people gather to share food and dance performance in a salon-style setting.  This installation of the series, entitled One Bite, features “one bite” movement studies by choreographers gathering from across the country, including Abigail Hosein’s ahdanco, Adanna Kai Jones and Melissa Templeton, Cynthia Ling Lee, Hannah Schwadron, Laura Bodt, and Melissa Hudson Bell.  These small bites of dance will be accompanied by one-bite hors d’ouvres and other tasting elements prepared by two amazing chefs from Napa Valley, Gina Hudson and Ted Hullinger. This pair will be on hand to discuss the art and science behind crafting a satisfying single bite.

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Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (PST)

The Green Yogi – 1642 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94709