Cloud Gate Dance Theater
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Cloud Gate Dance Theater is a modern dance group based in Taiwan. It was founded by choreographer Lin Huai-min in 1973, and continues to be led by him and his protégé, Lo Man-fei.
Artistically, Cloud Gate blends its roots in Asian mythology, folklore, and aesthetics with a modern sensibility. Dancers practice and perfrom using such diverse movement disciplines and artistic approaches as tai chi, meditation, martial arts, modern dance, and ballet.
Known for its extensive international tours, Cloud Gate has performed in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. The company spends much of its time performing throughout Taiwan though, and is generally acknowledged as the country's premier dance organization. In recognition of its importance locally and internationally, on August 21, 2003, Taiwan's government proclaimed the day "Cloud Gate Day" and named the street on which the company's home office lies "Cloud Gate Lane." This was the first time in Taiwan's history a day and place were named after a living artist or active artistic organization.
The organization has two branches other than its main dance company. One, called "Cloud Gate 2", tours communities and works with and helps develop young dancers and choreographers. It was founded in 1999. The other, Cloud Gate Dance School was founded in 1998 and also works to educate and train Taiwanese dancers.zh:雲門舞集