This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Thomas Tsai's solo choreography explores concepts of identity representation, drawing from his Taiwanese upbringing, American education, and dance backgrounds in Breaking (breakdancing) and Modern dance. Tom aims to represent his cultural and dance lineages with integrity, while exploring the processes of crafting an individual voice.
Thomas Tsai, originally from Taipei, Taiwan, is a Los Angeles-based dance artist. His solo choreography explores concepts of identity representation, drawing from his Taiwanese upbringing, American education, and dance backgrounds in Breaking (breakdancing) and Modern dance. Tom aims to represent his cultural and dance lineages with integrity, while exploring the processes of crafting an individual voice.
Tom previously performed and competed with Instant Noodles B-boy Crew, most known for their appearance on America's Best Dance Crew. Currently, he dances with LA companies Laurie Cameron & Company and Pennington Dance Group.
Tom's solo, titled MEAN, has been presented throughout California, and at international dance festivals in Sweden and London. Earlier this year, Tom took MEAN on a month-long, kickstarter-funded, New York tour. He is thrilled to be at TEDxRUSH, sharing his dance.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Thomas Tsai, originally from Taipei, Taiwan, is a Los Angeles-based dance artist. His solo choreography explores concepts of identity representation, drawing from his Taiwanese upbringing, American education, and dance backgrounds in Breaking (breakdancing) and Modern dance. Tom aims to represent his cultural and dance lineages with integrity, while exploring the processes of crafting an individual voice.
Tom previously performed and competed with Instant Noodles B-boy Crew, most known for their appearance on America's Best Dance Crew. Currently, he dances with LA companies Laurie Cameron & Company and Pennington Dance Group.
Tom's solo, titled MEAN, has been presented throughout California, and at international dance festivals in Sweden and London. Earlier this year, Tom took MEAN on a month-long, kickstarter-funded, New York tour. He is thrilled to be at TEDxRUSH, sharing his dance.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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