Field Trip! 4th and 5th Grade to Meany Hall
On November 20, our 4th and 5th grade students will travel to the Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to attend a performance of BIRDY by Hung Dance, an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company from Taiwan.
Choreographed by the company’s founder and artistic director, Lai Hung-Chung, BIRDY is a powerful and imaginative work performed by eight dancers. The performance blends contemporary dance with elements of Chinese opera, Tai Chi, and mythology. Using striking props such as rattan poles and flowing pheasant feathers, the dancers explore themes of freedom, resilience, self-expression, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.
Through bold movement and creative storytelling, BIRDY encourages audiences to reflect on what it means to break free, find balance, and continue moving forward with strength and purpose. We are excited for students to experience this unique artistic performance and engage with a different cultural perspective through the performing arts.
