The Love of
China School of Dance, located
in northwest Austin, gives young people the rare opportunity
of learning traditional Chinese dances, with students of ages spanning
from four to eighteen.
Also, the group has done shows with Splendid China, a nationally-renowned dance troupe from China, and has sponsored performances by a dance group from Taiwan. Our school commits itself to teaching Chinese folk dance. The two missions of our school are:
Through their education in Chinese folk dance, the young people grow in determination and confidence, and are given a chance to connect deeply with their heritage, be part of unforgettable experiences, and gain pride for their culture. Emily Dedear: founder and teacher of The Love of China
In 2008 she received the Flying Phoenix award from the National Dance Association of R.O.C. at a presentation in Taipei.
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The school is well known in
the Austin area and has performed at countless cultural events as well
as its own recitals, always in front of packed theaters. The
Love of China was honored by the Austin Police Department for their
numerous community service performances.
Emily Dedear began teaching
Chinese dance in Austin in 1992, and officially founded The Love of
China School of Chinese Dance in August of 1999. She grew up in Taiwan,
where she
trained in numerous different forms of dance, including traditional
Chinese. She is a graduate of 
