DJ JayFunk

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ JayFunk has been rocking events and tearing down walls since peanut butter met jelly. Representing Chicago, IL, he’s performed events in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Honolulu, Manila and Los Angeles to name a few. JayFunk showcases every weekend on the #1 station in Chicago, 103.5 Kiss FM and is the official Chicago Bulls In Game DJ. Jay Funk has opened for legendary acts such as The B-52’s, Rob Base and DJ Easy Roc, Grammy winner DJ Jazzy Jeff and was DJ for Snoop Dogg’s 2000 Birthday Bash. JayFunk has been nominated for Midwest DJ of the Year 5 years in a row by Sinternet.com.

Hsin-Hsin Lee

GUZHENG PLAYER

Hsin-Hsin (Ivy) Lee is an overworked law student who de-stresses through piano, violin and guzheng. When not buried in mountains of books and papers, she can be found window shopping. During pre and post window shopping, Ivy is probably creating a soundtrack for her neighbors’ lives or perhaps performing guzheng at nursing homes or charity events. Her guzheng performances have been featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette and Encore Magazine.

Hsin-Hsin Lee will be performing during the VIP reception.

Paul Kay

ACOUSTIC SINGER

Paul Kay is a soulful and passionate Korean American singer, songwriter, and a guitarist. Though he specializes in those areas, he learned to play other instruments so he can teach younger generations. He is the winner of Kollaboration Chicago’s 2014 Showcase and is excited to have performed at numerous events since, including Lunar Ball 2015! His music style is inspired by many old-school artists that hit home to his heart.

Paul will be performing with his close friend Phil as his accompanist during the VIP reception.

Tsukasa Taiko

JAPANESE DRUMMING

Tsukasa Taiko, a community program of Asian Improv aRts Midwest, offers taiko drum instruction, education, and performances. Its mission is to preserve, develop, and pass on the traditional concepts of genuine Japanese art as a cultural legacy, and to utilize these concepts in expanding and evolving the taiko art form. As a community group dedicated to understanding and strengthening Japanese American, Asian American, and Japanese identity, it strives to respect tradition and develop artistic excellence and connoisseurship. Its director, teachers, and administrative staff are dedicated professionals, all recognized as world class, working artists. As an active performing group, Tsukasa presents over fifty shows a year, both locally and internationally. Tsukasa Taiko offers classes, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations designed to teach how to play taiko, as well as to advance the understanding of how the cultural arts are a reflection of a community’s heritage and legacy.

Dollie Diaz

TRADITIONAL PEACOCK DANCE

Dollie Joy Diaz was born and raised in the Philippines. In 2011, she started her dance education abroad at Columbia College Chicago and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Dance May of 2015. She has training in many styles such as Filipino cultural dance, Chinese classical dance, ballet, modern, and hip-hop.

She is a part of Flying Fairies Dance Troupe and is affiliated with The Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS). She performed Chinese dance at numerous events throughout the city hosted by CFAS. Performing at Navy Pier, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, among others for Chinese New Year.

In 2013, She was casted in visiting professor from Central China Normal University, Mr. Zhang Yi’s faculty concert piece named Walking (行). She was also a cast member for Trae Turner’s faculty piece, Alpha, in 2014. In addition, she was a part of Repertory Performance Workshop where guest choreographers Erika Randall, Kristina Isabelle and Viktor Alexander created works.
Aside from dancing, she is multilingual fluent in Tagalog, English, Mandarin and Fookien.

4Chu

K-POP DANCE

4Chu is a K-Pop dance crew that has performed at various events all over Chicago including Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown 10/10 Parade, Chicago Korean Festival, and many Anime Conventions. They also have many YouTube dance videos. There are currently about 10 active members from all different cultures and backgrounds coming together for their love of music and dance.

Alan & Ashlee

ACOUSTIC DUO

Alan and Ashlee have been writing and performing together since 2010. Their sets range from soulful pop-acoustic originals to a blend of covers of all different genres. They were also proud finalists of Kollaboration Chicago 2013 where they had the opportunity to perform on the CBS Morning Show.

Typhoon Dance Troupe

TRADITIONAL DANCE

Typhoon Dance Troupe at Northwestern University seeks to explore China’s rich and diverse culture through the art of dance. The dance group is composed of college students with a variety of backgrounds, dance styles/levels, and interests.

In the past, we have arranged and performed dance pieces that highlight the classical, ethnic, and contemporary styles of Chinese performing arts. Through our projects and performances, we try to:

– unite dancers and reach out to the student body

– create an enjoyable and enriching environment centered around dancing

– successfully learn and artistically present different aspects of Chinese dance

– educate dancers as well as audience members on Chinese culture through dance

– build a community that shares our common interest and appreciation

The Elecric Funketeers

POPPING DANCE

Originally established in 1980 as one of the first Popping groups in Chicago, the Electric Funketeers is now comprised of a new generation of dancers specializing in popping and animation styles. Striving to build bridges in the dance community and bring people together through the art form of freestyle dance, the Electric Funketeers’ motto is: In Dance We Are One.