Stepping requires the members of the troupe to clap, stomp, and slap in unison in order to create rhythmic beats that mimic the sounds of percussion instruments. The dedication and pride we have in our Brotherhood is exemplified by the hard work that went into creating this step piece. Wjem we. As a step troupe, are moving and thinking together, it demonstrates our ability to work for a common goal.

S.O.S. - Soul'd Out Showcase featuring Reena Kim, Andrew Choi, and Francis Kim

The Smoking Panties: Daisuke Tsuyuki - vocal, guitar; Omar Siddiqui - guitar, vocal; Pamela Park - bass, vocal; Go Sato - drums

Songs:
Bump of Chicken - "Tentai Kansoku"
Hi-Standard - "Dear My Friend"
Hi-Standard - "Brand New Sunset"

Formed in 2003 by Omar Siddiqui, the Smoking Panties is a cover band that plays a blend of Japanese punk and rock.

Will Yung, Douglas Lee, Victor Wang, Dylan Jin, Payton Ong, Pete Yip, Yiding Li, Min Min Zhong, Anh Nguyen, Thao Hoang, Vincent Yu, Edward Li, Jonathan Lung, Diana Wong, Linda Zhang, Bennett Chan, Hubert Lin, Jennifer Hu

The traditions of the lion dance have had a long history in China. There are many different sayings about the origin of the lion dance but none with any real historical records. In general, the lion dance is believed to bring luck and prosperity, to drive off devils and spirits, and to bring peace and good harvests to the people.

Dream of the Orange Orchard - excerpt from play the "Oranges Are Red"*

Where is my husband going? When will he return? - When the oranges are red, he says.
So I waited winters, springs, summers, and autumns... when will the oranges redden for me?

* "Oranges Are Red" will be performed by Rolling Egg Theater Productions in Lerner Black Box Theater on February 27, 28, and 29. Admission is free.

Gayo/K-pop
Shinhwa + Sechkies

Hiro Kurashima, David Lambie, Chi Murakami, Katherine Wearne, Conrado Formanes, Janet Youngblood

Teachers College Taiko Society, is a Student Organization of Teachers College and is also affiliated with the Undergraduate Japan Club at Columbia University. We sponsor Taiko workshops every weekend. Saturday, Adult Class for all levels: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Room 512, Horace Mann Building (120th and Broadway, enter through main Hall; show ID to guard and go to Horace Mann through the basement.)

Christina Chung is a sophomore in CC, representing for KSA. Her passion is for music and singing. She is currently a member of Uptown Vocal A Capella. One of her future goals is to help open up the music industry to more Asian American artists.

In the Philippines, Thanksgiving festivals are one of many occasions for tribal celebrations. The movements in this dance of the Ifugao tribe (an ethno-linguistic tribe that lives in the northern part of the Philippines) imitating those of a rooster scratching the ground, symbolize a thanksgiving prayer to the god Kabunian for a bountiful harvest of rice. Dancers express their joy in this thanksgiving.

Liga Filipina aims to unify Columbia students interested in Filipino culture through social interaction, cultural programs and activities, educational exchange, and political awareness; and to promote an awareness of this culture in the Columbia Community.

partying->cramming->p/f classes->graduating->unemployment->achy bones on rainy days-> searching for ?? let's find out.

Raw Elementz is a student-run, student-choreographed dance troupe committed to a style known as fusion, a combination of hip-hop, street, funk, jazz, break dancing, and anything else we left out! Combining the elements of teamwork, dedication, and a serious need to shake it, Raw Elementz works to put on a great show and spread the word about the boogie. Tonight's AAA Culture Show performance is a special joint effort between Raw Elementz and and dancers representing AAA to put together a show that reflects not only the fusion of traditional and contempory aspects of Asian American culture, but also our own interests in a diverse dance form.