working hard on cross-cultural collaboration with Taiwanese dance companies. This project will not only encourage the public to engage with arts activities through inter-cultural performances and events, but also enhance a mutual understanding and appreciation of both American and Taiwanese arts. Our Center is proud to give them full support."

Charles Weidman's Lynchtown (1936) is recognized as one of the classic works of American Modern Dance and a prime example of dance as a medium for socio-political expression and protest. Known for its vivid depiction of a crazed mob at the point of carrying out a lynching, Lynchtown was created by Weidman in response to witnessing a lynching in his home community of Lincoln, Nebraska, as a child at the turn of the century. Nimbus Dance Works will presentcommunities and from many different angles."

On Friday February 15th, immediately following the opening night performance of Nimbus' New York Season at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, the company invites friends and supporters to join the company to celebrate at the Worlds Apart/Worlds Together reception with special public recognition of the Taipei Cultural Center and the Charles Weidman Dance Foundation. The festive event will feature wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and live music.