A New Beginning: Celebrating the Launch of KyLin Movement

Experience a new chapter in arts and culture as KyLin Movement launches with the debut performance of Weiwei Ma / Dancers! Join us on Saturday, November 14, at 6:30 PM at the Performance Garage for a special evening of dance, celebration, and community as we introduce KyLin Movement and embark on an exciting new chapter. The evening will feature the first public performance by Weiwei Ma / Dancers, offering audiences a first look at the artistic vision of choreographer and dance artist Weiwei Ma. A longtime senior dance artist with Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, Weiwei earned her MFA in Dance from Temple University and has spent more than a decade creating and performing in Philadelphia. Her work brings Chinese traditional dance and cultural heritage into conversation with American contemporary dance, exploring how tradition can be inherited, transformed, and given new life. Building upon the legacy of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D), KyLin Movement represents an exciting evolution of our organization. Through artistic programming, cultural exchange, education, community engagement, and creative workforce development, KyLin Movement seeks to create meaningful opportunities for artists, young people, families, and communities. Guests will also be introduced to the vision for the Trocadero Arts and Culture Center, an ambitious initiative centered around Philadelphia's historic Trocadero Theatre. Envisioned as a vibrant destination for arts, culture, education, and creative workforce development, the project seeks to connect Philadelphia's rich cultural heritage with its creative future. Throughout the evening, enjoy delicious food and drink, and opportunities to connect with the artists, collaborators, and leaders shaping KyLin Movement's future. Your support will help us build this next chapter—one where cultural heritage is not simply preserved, but lived, shared, reimagined, and carried forward by the next generation. Celebrate what we've built. Discover what's ahead. Be part of the movement. TICKETS $150 — KyLin Circle Join the KyLin Circle and celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter! Includes: • Admission to the November 14 launch celebration • Debut public performance by Weiwei Ma / Dancers • Unlimited food and beverages, including an open bar • Opportunities to meet the artists and leadership behind KyLin Movement $200 — Visionary Circle Become part of the Visionary Circle and take your support one step further as we build the future of KyLin Movement! Includes everything in the KyLin Circle ticket, PLUS: • One VIP ticket to Weiwei Ma / Dancers' inaugural Home Season, valid for either March 19 or March 20, 2027 at the Performance Garage Can't Attend? Support the Movement! Can't join us in person but still want to be part of this exciting new beginning? Your contribution will support KyLin Movement's artistic programming, dance artists, collaborators, and the development of future cultural and community initiatives. KyLin Movement operates under KYL Dancers Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Every gift, regardless of size, helps us move forward and create new opportunities through dance, culture, and creativity. Thank you for being part of the movement! BE PART OF WHAT'S NEXT Be among the first to experience the future of KyLin Movement! This milestone celebration offers a unique opportunity to witness the debut of Weiwei Ma / Dancers, discover our vision for the Trocadero Arts and Culture Center, and connect with the people bringing these exciting initiatives to life. With a limited number of tickets available, we encourage you to reserve your place and join us for this special evening. A new chapter begins November 14. We hope you'll be there!