New York is a city populated with different kind of arts, ranging from museum art, theatrical art to street art; as well as a city that is blessed with so many cultures from around the world. If I were to work in New York, I would love to contribute to this culturally rich artistic city with my specialties.

My working experiences include art management as I am currently the president of a dance community with more than 700 dancers in Melbourne; as well as a teacher of ballet and Chinese dance. If ever possible, I would love to share my expertise and bring along my Chinese culture to the people in New York!

There are numbers of dance intuitions of specialized cultural dance school; however, they are only targeted towards people of its own culture rather than other people such as New Yorkers. For example, Chinese dance schools comprise mostly Chinese people and no other people from different background.

Therefore, I believe the infusion of cultural dances into other broader genre such as contemporary would be a great way to initiate international cultural exchange in the dance scene of New York.

For institutions such as Broadway Dance Centre, I could potentially teach Chinese influenced contemporary or ballet classes that can introduce dancers to Chinese culture. Through infusing Chinese inspired movements into these dances could encourages an international cultural exchange by inviting people to learn about Chinese culture through dance.

Or I could even work as an art manager and design courses that welcome external Chinese dance teachers to these commercial dance institute to share Chinese dance culture to New Yorkers.

Regardless, I believe the idea of infusions Cultural influenced dance classes along with mainstream genre would allow people to be more open minded to different cultures!

Keith Haring is one of the most globally know street art artist, and he is from New York. Even you have never heard of his name, you are still very likely to recognize his work as you probably have come across his work at some point in your life. Well-known for his bold lines, sharp colors and relatable subject matters, his work can be and often is a conversation starter.

Keith Haring’s Crack is Wack Mural is probably the most accessible and viewed mural in NYC, as its located at a handball court that a main bridge at Harlem crosses by.

Crack is Wrack is inspired by his old assistant Benny, who was Haring’s young, gifted studio assistant in the mid-1980s who became addicted to cocaine. Haring and the rest of his studio were close with him, and they tried everything to help him eliminate his addiction. This was, according to Haring, an incredibly distressing experience for everyone involved.

This mural was made to express his frustration towards Benny’s situation as well as the general drug addiction that was apparent in NYC. Like many works of graffiti, Haring’s work is reflective of the artist’s state of mind as well as the current problems in society.

This work would not be something that regular tourist would intentionally visit as it is located in a non-tourist area. However, it is a very visible work and an eye-catching mural that is hard to miss especially driving pass it.

Keith Haring work is the thin line that lies between high art and the so-called ‘low art’ that people brand street art. Even though his mural is painting on without permission, authorities who place protections on the work and attempts to make it permanent — blurring the line of fine art and street art, thus challenging the idea of high art.

When you get asked, “What is something that represents NY,” a lot of things would pop up in your head, and Broadway shines the light for me. When you think about Broadway, you instantly associate with its musical and its iconic marquee lights that are decorated in front of theaters.

Broadway is a street located in Manhattan, New York that holds the world-famous Broadway musicals. What a lot of people don’t know, is that it originally started as theatres playing operas and Shakespeare plays in the 18th century. It wasn’t until the mid-19th century that people began to do musicals. Ever since, its popularity has skyrocketed, people around the world started coming in to watch its shows.

A little fun fact about Broadway is its nickname of “The Great White Way”, because it was one of the first streets in NY to be lit with electrical lights.

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Broadway has become such an international phenomenon that a lot of its shows are being toured and recreated around the world, attracting all kinds of audience to admire the artistry of it.

Broadway is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York. However, it was not produced merely because of tourism, but because of the densely populated talent that NY contains.

What people see Broadway as – is the fabulousness and grandeur of its plays. But what they don’t see is what goes behind the scenes. All the actors and actresses that need to put on hours and hours of rehearsals with months of preparation for one show. The amount of hard work and effort production crew and its actors and actresses need to put it throughout preparation to put on a show for its audience. Perhaps more than talent, Broadway demands dedication.