About Niki Lin and RPM
Year of the Dragon 2012
Resident Artist: Niki Lin presents a retrospective show, spanning 23 years.
Works fuse Chinese, Bellydance, Ballet, Contemporary and Performance Art.
Guest Dancers: Natalie Miller May, Keisha Delva, Lisa Sonberg & Mippi Jones.
Saxophone: Matthew Festa.
Black Light Body Painting: Jay Bautista.
Club Music: Josh Money.
Reception: Decadent Desserts & Flipbook Creations
Date/Time:
Saturday, January 28 at 7 pm & Sunday, January 29 at 2 pm.
Location:
The Center for Contemporary Dance
3580 Aloma Ave. #7
Winter Park, FL 32792
Tickets:
$17 (general) $15 (seniors/students)
407-260-2883
www.rpmdance.org
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Year of the Dragon Event on Facebook
Sponsored by: Dario J. Moore http://www.TheCenterForDance.org
Tickets also available online http://www.thecenterfordance.tix.com
In 1989, I founded RPM Dance, Inc., (Revolutions Per Minute). I was a pioneer in fusing traditional dance technique with club dance. My goal was to start a new dance revolution. Over my career, I studied with many excellent Central Florida teachers including: Paula K. Gale, Russell Sultzbach, Ellie Potts Barrett and Beatrix 
Aldana. In addition, I was extremely involved with the Florida Dance Festival for several years in both Tampa and Miami. I performed at the Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando City Hall, Tupperware Performing Arts Center, Walt Disney World Amphitheater and Sea World. I produced over 100 shows at prominent art festivals, nightclubs, and electronic music concerts throughout Florida. My international travels include: Germany, Austria, England, Holland, Czech Republic, China and Taiwan, where I performed, taught and researched dance. National magazines, such as Dancer and Dance Spirit have featured RPM Dance.
In 2002, I visited my native country of Taiwan, where I met my Birth Mother and was inspired to produce a dance concert called, “Faces of Asia.” The 2003 concert was funded in part by United Arts of Central Florida and held at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida. Over 40 dancers represented eight different countries in Asia.
I have a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing, Summa Cum Laude. In 2011-2012, I will produce a 20-year RPM Dance Retrospective one woman show. My solos will take the audience through the phases of RPM: Gothic/80’s, Hip Hop/Break Dance, Techno/Black Light, Chinese Ribbon & Fan and Belly Dance.
I offer elite personalized instruction, both as a guest instructor and at Zero Gravity Fitness. I specialize in active aging for women and dance coaching for teens. (see services)
RPM Dance, Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization, promoting contemporary dance and youth mentoring.
I currently work as a solo artist, relying solely on support from sponsors and volunteers to provide performances and community outreach programs in Central Florida. I have partnered with Boys & Girls Club, Orange County Public Schools, The Salvation Army, Seminole County Public Schools, Orange County Library System and the Seminole Cultural Arts Council.My passion for dance, and background as an adopted and foster child, inspired me to create a community outreach programs called S.T.A.R.S. in Motion.
S.T.A.R.S. in Motion (K-12) is a dance workshop where I facilitate the dancers to create their own showcase for family and friends.
S.T.A.R.S. in Motion
Self-expression
Teamwork
Arts & Culture
Respect
Self-esteem
R.P.M. Dance, Inc. (Federal ID# 59-3128029) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. All contributions are tax deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service. 100% of all contributions go directly to support organization programs.
Florida Registration #CH14216. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state (1-800-HELP-FLA). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
