Twin Cities Chinese Dance Center (TCCDC) is pleased to announce its 2008 production, "Tales of Heaven and Earth: Legends of the East II". The production will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Concordia University E.M. Pearson Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

"Tales of Heaven and Earth" is a continuation of our theme from last year, "Legends of the East" showcasing dances of heavenly goddesses and maidens, with movements interwoven with long silk ribbons and delicate expressions, to earthly mortals like the Terra Cotta Warriors and a classic Chinese love story akin to Romeo and Juliet. The show is sure to captivate audiences of all ages, with colorful costumes in an exciting repertoire of dances like the Lion and Kung Fu dances, as well as a series of ethnic dances performed by our exuberant young dancers.

"Tales of Heaven and Earth" reflects the mission of TCCDC, presenting traditional Chinese performing arts while nurturing the integration of ethnic dances into America modern dance stream and targeted to attract students and audiences from different backgrounds and communities in hopes of creating an environment with mutual understanding and better communication in our ever growing diverse society.

TCCDC is a non-profit art organization that strives to cultivate knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for Chinese cultures through dance classes and performances. It is devoted to provide not only superior and distinctive dance appreciation to Twin Cities audiences, but also a means to unite communities by way of cross-cultural understanding throughout the state of Minnesota.