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It was designed as an im- mersive dance experience, which was paired with the premiere of a docuseries of the same name. Food and refreshments were provided by Waiāhole Poi Factory.
Dancers Unlimited was originally established in 2009 as a free youth dance program in Honolulu, and has grown into a bi-coast- al nonprofit based both in Hawai‘i and New York City. Kuo is an established
For more information about Edible Tales, go to dunyc-hi.com/edible-tales, and to learn about Dancers Unlimited, visit dunyc-hi. com.
“Edible Tales is inspired by our community, and guided by our individual and collective experiences. It’s an ode to our shared humanity and an opportu- nity to build a better future for the future generations,” states Linda Kuo, co-artistic director of Dancers Unlim- ited.
Dancers Unlimited members perform Edible Tales on Nov. 20 at KEY Project.
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Dance Experience In Kāne‘ohe Focuses On Shared Humanity, Building Future
Highlighting creative ex- pression, the nonprofit com- pany Dancers Unlimited held an event titled Edible Tales on Nov. 20 at KEY Project in Kāne‘ohe.
mination of more than two years of collaboration be- tween Dancers Unlimited’s communities in New York City and Hawai‘i, as well as ongoing conversations with elders and those whose work revolves around the land. The performance was made possible with the support of KEY Project, Hawai‘i Council for the Hu- manities SHARP Grant Na-
tional Endowment for the Humanities, Waiwai Col- lective and Women’s Sports Foundation Wellness For All grant.
choreographer born in Tai- wan and raised in Hawai‘i. She notes her upbringing allowed her to be surround- ed by cultural diversity and performing arts including dancing the hula.
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