Becoming American

“Becoming American” is based on the real life story of Katia Norri, a dancer with DTSBDC who was adopted from Korea by an American couple in New Jersey. The work delves into her journey to understand her new home.

– Dana Tai Soon Burgess

25 minutes in length, 10 dancers

Choreography

Dana Tai Soon Burgess

Projections design

Ricardo Alvarez

Music montage

Dana Tai Soon Burgess and Laura McDonald

Compositions

Kim Young Im, Michael Simone, Koh, Jennifer Higdon, J. Harrison, L. Adams, J. Ruggles, C, John Cage, Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, Jennifer Koh, Reiko Uchida, and Mrs. Kelleheir (ESL Language Teaching)

Costume design

Judy Hansen

Original Light Design

Maja White

Set Pieces and props

Charles and Nina Southall and Kelly Moss Southall

About us

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company is the preeminent modern dance company in Washington, D.C.

Now in its 32nd season, DTSBDC creates and performs contemporary modern dance works that explore the joy, sorrow and beauty of the human experience. DTSBDC performances uplift, inspire and bring insights to seasoned dance lovers and new audiences alike.

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Becoming American