Chinese Community Center Peking Academy student registration open（Sponsored by The Art Center of the Capital Region ）：
Peking Opera as a unique form of art was established over 230 years ago by Emperor Qianlong and has been cherished in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong ever since. The performances fell into two main categories – “wen”, or civil theater, which focused on love, marriage and other civilian concerns, and “wu", or military theater, which revolved around the theme of war and was known for featuring thrilling acrobatic feats. Traditionally female are not allowed on stage, nowadays roles can be played by anyone.
CCC Peking Opera Academy was established in March 2023. Since then our group has performed in CCC 50th Anniversary Gala, which was reported upon by various TV stations and The Times Union. This year the first semester program is being kindly sponsored by The Art Center of the Capital Region.
Teacher Linghui Tu is a Chinese National Tier-One Performer. She has won the 4th Plum Blossom Award and the 1st Wenhua Performance Award, the highest level award in Chinese Theatre in China. She is a professor of the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts and served as the director of the Operative Art Education Centre and Continuing Education Department. She has studied and performed Chinese opera for 50 years in various countries. Tu has also directed Chinese operas, among which two have been awarded Class-One Performance Awards. She is a teacher in the Center for Theater Arts Collaboration at Binghamton University and participated on tours and other cultural activities. She graciously accepted the invitation of the Chinese Community Center of the Capital Region and is willing to drive long distance once every week to come here over to teach.
Students will be welcome to choose the program that fits their interests. Tuition can be paid monthly at the beginning of the month. For those who want to enjoy family package discount, tuition needs to be paid by the beginning of semester in full. For all packages though, the first 2 weeks of this semester can serve as a trial period by paying single weeks tuition at the beginning of each class.
Payment by check only made out to_Chinese Community Center, with remark Peking Opera, no cash or credit card. There will be no more than 10 position per class. Registration deadline is Oct 10th.
Announcing special rate for college students: Posture and Movement class $20/week/person, for every college students including non CCC members.
There are 2 semesters this year, accompanied by 3 performances: mid-term, Chinese New Year, end- of-the-year:
Important dates:
First Semester: September 23rd-December 2nd (11 weeks)
Second Semester: January 20th-May 4th (12 weeks)
Class open date: Saturday September 23rd
Classes on: Saturdays
Mid-term show: December 2nd 2023 in UAlbany Performing Art Center
Chinese New Year Gala show: February 11th 2024 in The Egg
End- of- the- year performance: May 4th 2024 in CCC
Classes:
Classes for teens, adults and seniors: ( 15 years and above)
1. Vocal training: professional vocal training including breathing techniques, open up vocal cords, leaning through songs and female Peking Opera singing (Qing Yi) pieces.
Time: Saturdays 9:00-10:40pm (100mins)
Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)
Tuition: $38/week for CCC members,$48/weeks for non members.
2. Posture & Movement training: through long sleeve costumes and fan movements training, learning elegant and gracious movements required by Peking Opera.
Time: Saturdays 10:50–12:30pm (100mins)
Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)
Tuition: $35/week for CCC members, $45 for non members (special rate for college students— $20/week/person)
1 person 2 classes package (pick any 2 options):
$60/week for CCC members, $68 for non members
Classes for all ages and gender:
Peking Opera Character training:
Focus on 3 type of Peking Opera Characters : Lao Sheng (Gentleman), Lao Dan, (Senior female), Hua Lian (male Judges & Generals). Vocal and posture training included, all ages are welcome.
Time: Saturdays: 3:50-5:30pm (100mins)
Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)
Tuition: $35/week for CCC members, $40/week for members.
Classes for Children and teens:(5-15 years)
1: Peking Opera Foundation training: Similar to gymnastics and Kung fu, part of the Peking Opera performance require flexibility and strength, as well combat skills using wooden spears and sticks. Children will receive training in those aspects, as well as vocal skills for the singing part.
Time: Saturdays 1:45-3:20pm (100mins)
Location: Chinese Martial Art Academy ( 3 Johnson Rd, Latham, 12110)
Tuition: $38/week for CCC members, $45/week for non members
2: Peking Opera Wu Sheng Character training: Suitable for teens and children who already have Kungfu foundations, train for flexibility, fighting skills, No singing involved.
Time: Saturdays 1:45-2:45pm (60mins)
Location: Chinese Martial Art Academy ( 3 Johnson Rd, Latham, 12110)
Tuition: $28/week for CCC members, $35 for non members.
Family package discount:
Vocal + Posture & Movement training:
$60/week for CCC members, $65 for non members
Vocal + Posture & Movement training+ (1) Peking Opera Foundation training:
$88/week for CCC members, $95 for non members
Vocal + Posture & Movement training + Peking Opera Wu Sheng character training:
$80/week for CCC members, $85 for non members
Peking Opera Character Training + (1) Peking Opera Foundation training:
$60/week for CCC members, $65/week for non members
Vocal + Peking Opera Character Training: $60/week for CCC members, $65/week for non members
Peking Opera introduction: https://youtu.be/PnMRIzpO4nU?si=1ljxO_-YGGlHewh8
Peking Opera Academy media reports: https://youtu.be/8aIrIhru1V8
Registration link：https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAw3wevTcJ8f3f9kjvpRmrdhHhRIvZK1itTUT2ftqOrHSTUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Join CCC membership link (open to everyone and anyone): https://cccalbany.org/join-us
Contact us: executive.team@cccalbany.org