“Markham academy-produced original fantasy dance drama “
“My Mulan returns to stage with big success”
The first original Mulan-inspired, inspirational dance drama in North America “My Mulan” is back on stage this summer. “My Mulan” is presented by the Canadian Mulan Culture Promotion Association and the Canadian International Dance Culture Association and produced by My Mulan Culture Inc. and Lindance Academy of Performing Arts. It was performed on the stage at the Greater Toronto Cultural Centre on August 12th and 13th, with a portion of the ticket proceeds donated to Scout Canada.
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“My Mulan” is a high-caliber fantasy dance drama in North America inspired by the story of the ancient Chinese heroine, Hua Mulan. This show is aimed at empowering the minds and spirits of all that witness it by weaving the past and the present, merging the hearts of two young women, and connecting eastern and western cultures.
It uses creative techniques to connect Muzi, the modern dancer looking for inner strength, and Mulan, the heroine of ancient legend. “My Mulan” re-interprets the classic story of Mulan into contemporary times to bring you an extraordinary and exciting “My Mulan” performance that has never been seen before.
“It tells the story of a modern-day girl, Michelle, finding inner resilience, kindness, love, and courage from the legendary character of Mulan as she ventures out into the world,” said Lin Li, director of “My Mulan.”
It bolsters a star cast of renowned dancers from Canada, China, and the United States, specializing in jazz, Hip-hop, martial arts, drama, and other dance forms.
This year, renowned professional dancers Lijun Zhou and Kealan McLaughlin lead the performance. Ms. Zhou graduated from Beijing Dance Academy and is currently a teacher and choreographer at the Capital Normal University of China. She represented Chines in the closing ceremony of the Birmingham World Games to perform the solo dance “Sun God Bird” and has won numerous international dance awards.
She partnered with a well-known ballet dancer Mr. McLaughlin. He graduated from the National Ballet Academy of Canada and is a Principal Dancer at the Estonian National Ballet. He has starred in numerous well-known ballets, including Onegin, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Romeo and Juliet. In “My Mulan”, McLaughlin plays the role of the General.
The pandemic has presented challenges for all of us, but we have all emerged from it stronger and more compassionate than before. This March, My Mulan successfully raised $3200 for Yee Hong Wellness Foundation. In addition, a portion of the proceeds would be donated to support “Scout Canada”. My Mulan’s cast and crew members showcase the bravery and fearlessness of our youth and uplift the audience with a universal message of hope and love.
Member of Parliament of ScarboroughAcgincourt Jean Yip came to the theatre to watch the dance show and spoke highly of the performance. She said she thoroughly enjoyed this incredible show and loved how diverse the cast was. She hopes more people will see this annual show next year!
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My Mulan has attracted a broad and diverse audience from all walks of life. All the feedback has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and positive: “There are both exciting and tear-jerking moments, spectacular!” “I’ve seen many performances, but no other has had me completely immersed in the story like “My Mulan”!” “I didn’t expect to be able to see such a wonderful performance! Music and dance express the story and emotions to a degree! It’s perfect!” “This is the best drama I’ve seen in Canada in 20 years!” “I’ve seen many shows, and I often doze off while watching ballets, but the My Mulan dance drama gave me no chance to take my eyes off from beginning to end. Every part is beautiful.”
Scotiabank is the Diamond Sponsor of this year’s performance, and they said it is a true commitment to celebrating the arts, culture, diversity and community！
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For further information and cooperation
Contact number: 6478383268
mymulan.ca@gmail.com
www.mymulan.ca
