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Maureen Janson Heintz

Dancers in red dresses on stage.

A 2019 performance of "Nuts and Bolts," choreographed by Li Chiao-Ping.

Li Chiao-Ping Dance presents a program of works choreographed by its founder. “bits 'n pieces” is just that; a compendium of rarely seen pieces, premieres, and company favorites like Nuts and Bolts and segments of The Knotcracker. The concert, appropriate for all ages, takes place at 8 p.m., Nov. 17-18; and 2:30 p.m., Nov. 19.

media release: Li Chiao-Ping Dance will be presenting bits ‘n pieces, a humorous and energetic program of delightful works choreographed by the award-winning movement artist Li Chiao-Ping at the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall on UW-Madison campus (1050 University Avenue, Madison WI). The performances are November 17th at 8:00 PM, November 18th at 8:00 PM, and November 19th at  2:30 PM. Join us for a reception in the Virginia Harrison Parlor immediately following the performance on Friday night. Tickets are available via Campus Ticketing: https://artsticketing.wisc.edu

Fresh off the company’s Here Lies the Truth national tour (a show that premiered at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison late March 2022), LCPD is excited to return to Madison with a different set of works from LCPD’s treasure trove. This concert, titled bits ‘n pieces, is a family-friendly and entertaining show featuring premieres and rarely seen works (strange but familiar; Sur La Table; WhatNot, You Think; and concrete) along with some repertory favorites, including "Gó," the nationally recognized work that was selected for the ACDA concert at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, "Nuts and Bolts," the memorable Dynasty-clad trio, and two short works from The Knotcracker, including "It’s a Slippery Slope" and "e-Racers." This concert features seven strong and talented dancers–Katelyn Altmann, Kimi Evelyn, Piper Morgan Hayes, Elisa Hildner, Cassie Last, Elisabeth Roskopf, and Abbi Stickels–performing the demanding choreography of Li Chiao-Ping, which highlight their performance chops, comedic stylings, and athletic capabilities. Following each performance, join us for a talk-back discussion with the artists and dancers! We are looking forward to an exhilarating program of DANCE, and enjoy celebrating some serious fun with us. 

About LCPD: Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) was founded in 1990 and has made Madison, Wisconsin its home since 1993. We are a resident company of Overture Center for the Arts, and produce three major performances each year. We also offer workshops and touring programs throughout North America.The company is dedicated to offering programs of emotionally charged and athletic works, with striking visual design and the music of contemporary composers.We also are committed to making dance accessible to a variety of people—as audience members and participants. LCPD collaborates with K-12 schools to offer performances as residencies, and we continue to teach movement workshops at senior center communities.“...marvelously imaginative...engrossing, intelligently put-together piece of work.” Li Chiao-Ping Dance has been praised in the New York Times, Village Voice, Dance Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and San Francisco Bay Guardian. Known for her originality, trademark physicality, humanism, and visual design, Li Chiao-Ping creates layered works that combine multiple art forms to explore themes of culture and identity. LCPD has performed at Jacob’s Pillow, Bates Dance Festival, ADF, DanceNOW, Highways, as well as: The Kennedy Center, Links Hall, Dance Place, Symphony Space, DTW, Joyce SoHo, P.S. 122, ODC Theater, Theater Artaud, CounterPulse, Danspace Project/St. Mark’s Church, Roulette, and more.

LCPD MISSION:

Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) is a non-profit organization that serves to support, produce and promote original, inventive, and thought-provoking contemporary choreography. We strive to enhance the lives of people in our community as well as those we reach nationally and internationally through our educational and professional, creative work.

Reflecting and supporting the artistic vision of Li Chiao-Ping and promoting acceptance and respect through our work, LCPD pushes the edges of contemporary/modern dance while producing and presenting highly original performance works. The company offers stimulating, thoughtful, creative, and educational workshops and touring programs for community and pre/professional dance artists, including diverse populations, youth, and older adults.

LCPD's artist residencies and collaborations, as well as mentorship, workshops, and master classes offer further growth, life-long learning, training, and development. Led by Artistic Director Li Chiao-Ping's creative and holistic vision-- Dancing Through Life, LCPD enhances lives through dance and promotes tolerance and respect of all people.

We teach dance for our diverse population and for all ages, offering classes for community, pre/professional youth, and pre/professional adults. The DTL philosophy pervades our numerous initiatives. Improve health. Expand knowledge, understanding and acceptance. Mentor, enrich, train, integrate, share and inspire.

Li Chiao-Ping Dance pushes the edges of contemporary dance, producing and presenting original, imaginative contemporary/modern dance performance works which inspire and move its audiences.  LCPD engages the community through diverse opportunities to experience dance--by doing, performing, seeing, and discussing. Known for her trademark physicality, movement vocabulary and choreographic style, Artistic Director Li Chiao-Ping creates passionate, layered works that combine multiple art forms to explore themes of culture and identity.