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The image depicts four members of the dance troupe Arte Flamenco, with arms extended above their heads, holding closed fans.

Global Neighbors: Dance Edition

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By Piyali C.

The image depicts eight members of the dance troupe from the Howard County Chinese School, wearing matching pink dresses with long, flowing sleeves and pink flowers in their hair. They are stationary and posed for a group photo.
Howard County Chinese School
Indian classical dancer Jaya Mathur

The Global Neighbors team is back with an exciting cultural journey into the various dance forms that our neighbors from around the world bring to Howard County. We invite you to celebrate the rich diversity of movement, rhythm, and storytelling on Sunday, May 4 from 2 to 4 pm in Global Neighbors: Dance Edition at Miller Branch.

An irish dancer appears in mid-air with her leg extended and toe pointed, fists at her sides, She is wearing a red, black and white costumer with green trim.
Irish dancer Coco Ward from Kavanagh Porter Dance Academy

From the elegance of traditional Korean dance to the strength and fluidity of Chinese dance forms to the intricate storytelling of Indian classical dance to the rapid footwork and rhythmic precision of Irish dancing to expressive and passionate Flamenco to high-energy Hip Hop, Global Neighbors: Dance Edition hopes to showcase the artistry, emotion, and cultural significance of movement across the world.

The image depicts four members of the dance troupe Arte Flamenco, with arms extended above their heads, holding closed fans.
Arte Flamenco Studio

Join us in celebrating the power of dance to unite communities and share stories beyond words! Let us learn about the richness of the cultures that surround us, connect with our neighbors, and grow in our knowledge of each other to form a more cohesive society.

The image depicts seven members of the dance troupe B. Funk, seated in chairs in various poses. All are wearing jeans and matching orange shirts and tan shoes.
B. Funk Dance Company.

Register via the link below to attend Global Neighbors: Dance Edition on Sunday, May 4 from 2 – 4 pm at Howard County Library System’s Miller Branch.

https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/global-neighbors-dance-edition-270577

The picture depicts eight members of Korean Culture and Art performing a traditional dance. They are wearing colorful costumes with floor-length and holding pink flowers with yellow centers.
Korean Culture and Art of MD

Piyali is an instructor and research specialist at HCLS Miller Branch, where she facilitates two book discussion groups: Light But Not Fluffy and Global Reads. She keeps the hope alive that someday she will reach the bottom of her to-read list.

A photograph of a woman and three children in traditional Korean clothing is superimposed over a backdrop of Korean buildings on a narrow, descending street against a blue skyline.

안녕하세요!

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A photograph of a woman and three children in traditional Korean clothing is superimposed over a backdrop of Korean buildings on a narrow, descending street against a blue skyline.

By Peter N.

On October 9, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan, joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Republic of Korea Ambassador to the United States Lee Soo-hyuck, and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, officially opened Korean Way in Ellicott City. A five-mile stretch of Route 40 in Ellicott City, Korean Way is home to more than 160 Korean-American owned-businesses that offer everything in the way of authentic Korean cuisine, goods, services, and more. 

We are privileged to celebrate the contributions of one of Ellicott City’s largest demographics, and we continue this celebration on Sunday, May 21 from 2 – 4 pm with Global Neighbors: Republic of Korea. 

Highlighting the culture, contributions, and accomplishments of the citizens of the Republic of Korea as well as Korean Americans, this exciting day includes performances of the Korean harp, drum, and traditional fan dance. Other performances showcase taekwondo as well as a K-Pop dance with local high school students. Create some Korea-inspired crafts, while supplies last.

A woman and two children stand in front of the Miller library, wearing colorful, traditional Korean clothing.

Special thanks to our cultural ambassador, Saea Oh!

For more information on Ellicott City’s Korean Way, visit Maryland’s Korean Way.

To register for Global Neighbors: Republic of Korea, visit our classes and events calendar.

Peter is an Adult Instructor and Research Specialist at the Miller Branch and is furiously working on learning Korean through Duolingo. That owl is VERY intimidating.