MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ
Dec 21, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
Be swept away by the humor, heartache, and romance of mariachi in this special performance of holiday favorites and treasured selections from the mariachi songbook.
A choreographed by Hung-chung Lai, BIRDY explores the interplay of freedom and limitations within Taiwan’s communities through societal dynamics and personal narratives. Lai uses symbolism and the deconstruction of traditional Chinese opera props to examine both Western mythologies and Eastern traditions. Hung Dance performances invite audiences to interpret, imagine, and embrace dance’s timeless beauty.
Join us for a post-show discussion following the performance.
About the Company
Hung Dance is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by artistic director and choreographer Hung-chung Lai. Inspired by the word “Hung” (翃), the company’s name reflects its aspiration to soar. The company has earned numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces Watcher and BIRDY and has captivated audiences across the world. Lai’s choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera, mythology, and tai chi with contemporary concepts, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate.
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2025–26 Dance Series Sponsors
Betty Hum and Alan Yudell
Karen and John Voris
Dr. Mischa Cohen-Peck and Philip McNamara
Dec 21, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
Be swept away by the humor, heartache, and romance of mariachi in this special performance of holiday favorites and treasured selections from the mariachi songbook.

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