At CACBC, our mission is to promote cross-cultural awareness and fellowship between people in the Chinese and American cultures through the arts and education. Our West Meets East Assembly is a perfect way to introduce young American minds to the arts and cultural studies of China!

Magically transport the students of the "West" to the culture of the "East" as they travel with the music and motion of Musician, Presenter & Educator Qiu Min Ji, in an interactive cultural learning event!

Learning the Lion Dance Steps

As Ms. Ji presents the intriguing colors, sounds and sights of her native China, the students will be enchanted as they learn and experience:

Chinese Music: Traditional Instruments, such as the Erhu and Ran, played by Ms. Ji.

Chinese Language: Students see, learn, and practice Chinese words.

Traditional Costumes: Students and adults don colorful and ornate costumes.

Cultural Dances: Students participate in Lion (Dragon) and Ribbon Dances.

Watching attentively

Ms. Ji has many years experience in the Chinese and American Classroom, and is a certified bilingual teacher in Illinois. The West Meets East Assembly program effectively adapts to different levels of learning, and can be tailor designed to meet a school's specific needs.

In addition, the CACBC West Meets East Assembly Program provides Pre & Post educational materials for teachers to introduce and wrap up the program for their students.

Learning about Chinese New Year and the Ribbon Dance

We Hope to to see you in the meeting place between the West and East soon! For contact & booking information Click Here!

"Wonderful program! Qiu Min Ji knew how to relate to primary age students and actively involved these students in her presentation. She has lots of energy and enthusiasm. Wonderfully talented! Students loved listening to her play the Erhu." -Mary Kay McNeill, Principal; Antioch Elementary School, Antioch, IL

"Ms. Ji was truly a top-notch presenter! She provided such an impressive visual and auditory journey through China --- enjoyed by everyone!" -Glenda Hildreth, Principal; Haskell Elementary School, Rockford, IL

"Terrific! Very entertaining and informative. Ms. Ji has the amazing ability to adapt her program - it appealed to all age levels. Good involvement of audience, as well as excellent demonstrations and explanations." -Mary Bauer, 8th grade school teacher; St. Leonard School, Berwyn, IL

"We couldn't have been more pleased with the performance of Qiu Min Ji! The entire school was involved and the students were totally engrossed and participated!" -Maureen J. Nehr, Assistant Principal; Rainburg Elementary School, Chicago, IL

"The Children were awed; the wonderful program held their attention. It entertained and educated them. It was all you said it would be. We hope you will return.." -Dr. Dong Lia, Principal; Elmwood School, Elmwood, IL

"Our class was enthralled as Ms. Ji's presentation completed our curriculum in our social studies. The unique instrument (the Erhu) was mesmerizing to my first graders, and the Chinese Dragon was such fun!" -Carol Barnett, Teacher; Andrew Cooke Magnet School, Waukegan, IL

"This helps me see how other people live. This is more fun then reading it out of a book." -Ryan Krunker, 4th grade student; Northview School, IL

"Great Program! The kids really enjoyed the music and the explanations. I also liked how well you controlled the behavior of the students; very effective. It was nice to have different views of music than our students have been used to." -Peter W. King, Principal; Lines School, Barrington, IL

"I had the opportunity to view the upper-grade program - the children were motivated to pay attention and participate. They gave full interest and participation... This was a great experience for them to get some understanding of a different culture." -Peter Zika, Principal; Lincoln Elementary School, Brookfield, IL

"Excellent Program - informative, colorful and fun. Our kids really enjoyed themselves." -Frank Gregory, Principal; Meadow Lane School, Merrionette Park, IL

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