Agape Black Belt Center: Agape Black Belt Center’s mission is to help strengthen students in mind, body, and spirit, resulting in individuals better equipped to handle life’s challenges and pursue a more fulfilling future since 1973.
Bri (Kora Academy): Bri is a performer and founder of Kora Academy, a dance school that teaches K-Pop style Choreography to K-pop Music in the Rochester area.
Chan Brothers Guitar Duo: Odin Chan (10 years old) is a dedicated student at Gates Chili with a passion for music and the arts. He has been learning guitar for five years and actively participates in the ECMS Youth Guitar Ensembles. Beyond music, Odin enjoys expressing his creativity through origami, crafts, and building with LEGO. His diverse interests reflect his curiosity and love for hands-on learning.
Septon Chan (12 years old) is a passionate musician and student at Gates Chili. He has been learning guitar for eight years and is an active ECMS Youth Guitar Ensembles member. When he's not playing music, Septon enjoys gaming, basketball, and spending time outdoors. His love for creative and active pursuits reflects his well-rounded personality and enthusiasm for learning.
Children of Light, Rochester Chinese Christian Church: A dance group from the Rochester Chinese Christian Church performs classical Chinese dances. Their performance will feature upbeat music and lively dance, vividly describing the custom and images of the long street, and the recovery of all things in the coming new year.
Chinese Music Ensemble of Rochester: The Chinese Music Ensemble of Rochester was founded in 2014 by a group of traditional Chinese Music performers residing in the Great Rochester Area. Consisting of professional musicians, music instructors, performers and students, the ensemble aims to promote Chinese Music and inculcate the love of Chinese culture and arts through performances, workshops and community events in the region.
Chinese School of Rochester: Advanced dance class from the Chinese School of Rochester, which has served the community in Chinese language and culture for over 20 years. CSR not only teaches students Chinese language and culture but also fosters an appreciation for Chinese cultural heritage and cultural diversity in the community.
Kaitlyn Moy: Kaitlyn Moy is a 4th year Computing Security BS at RIT. Originally from Chicago, she studied Chinese classical dance starting at the age of 3. She has won competitions in the States and also has performed internationally.
Phoenix Dance Studio: Formed in 2008 with passionate dancers, the studio interacts with it members in a variety of ways through performances for the community. The dance studio is dedicated to dance education and sharing the many factors of Chinese traditional dance.
RIT Yishu Club: A group at RIT dedicated to spreading Chinese traditional dance with the community by teaching and performing, including the famous lion dance.
Rochester Korean Percussion Ensemble: Established in 2022 in Rochester, the Rochester Korea Percussion Ensemble is dedicated to performing and educating the community about the rich traditions of Korean percussion music. Specializing in the Janggu, the iconic Korean hourglass drum, the ensemble brings the vibrant rhythms and cultural heritage of Korea to life. Through their dynamic presentations, the ensemble seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for Korean music and culture within the Rochester area.