Premiere Chinese Art Troupe Performs In Benjamin Hall

2/7/2018

The Benjamin School had the unique opportunity to host 66 members of the Performing Art Troupe of China Renmin University High School for a celebration of the Chinese New Year.

The troupe, who has won many international awards, treated the audience to a panoply of Chinese folk music, symphony, martial arts and aerobics the morning of February 6 in Benjamin Hall. The performance was coordinated through the Confucius Institute at Miami Dade College, who has cultivated a close relationship with Benjamin.

“I was very proud and thrilled. I knew this art troupe had won many awards in China and around the world, but didn't expect how excellent they truly were. I always knew China produces great shows, but being able to bring such shows to life in Benjamin makes me proud of our school. I am also very proud of TBS students and parents who have great theatre manners,” said Upper School World Language teacher Lei Deng Cohen.

The Chinese students from Renmin University found themselves at Benjamin after a 14 hour flight, a performance in Houston, Texas, a bus ride to Orlando, a three hour performance in Miami and an eight hour rehearsal. And their performance was still flawless.

“They smiled through the whole performance. They are hardworking, upbeat and happy. That's what I want our students to learn. That's why it's so important to bring other cultures to TBS - we become more broad minded and appreciate more. Also, this world is so big, we have so many things we can learn. I hope our students learned a lot from today. One teacher said ‘inspiring’ - I think that's the best word to describe today's event.”

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