If you don't know what a TCK is, it's fairly simple. TCK is short for Third Culture Kid, which generally means someone who is of one ethnicity born or raised in more than two different cultures. Meaning if you were born in the states, but grew up in Tokyo, then in Malaysia, then Australia, then France. Although not labeled previously, these experiences are now being captured and brought to life through the multimedia experience "Chameleon": incorporating modern dance, film, and spoken word.The piece, which includes 8 stanzas, follows the experiences of several TCK, with performers who are all TCK's themselves, sharing some of their experiences they've had growing up not having a physical home or set culture.
Rich with experience, both interviewees and dancers share their stories of how it felt like to be a chameleon, to blend in with new societies and people, and in many ways, how their environment also took them in as well.If you want to experience it for yourself, check out their final performance tonight at University Settlement (184 Eldridge St., corner of Eldridge Street and Rivington Street) at 7:30PM. Tickets are between $5-$15. You can also go here to purchase tickets online.
For more information on A.H. Dance company, you can check them out here: www.ahdancecompany.com
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