This dance is usually done at the opening of a new business or at New Year to chase away evil spirits. Led by instructor Danny White, all ages of students from the Shaolin Dragons Martial Arts School in Roanoke will depict a creature with dragon and lion characteristics through unique martial arts moves.
Admission is free.
Paul Pallante will give a demonstration of the martial art Tai Chi on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in RU's Cook Hall, room 107. Tai Chi is a meditative martial art, long used in China to relieve stress and improve health. Athletes and dancers have benefited from the fluidity they learned through Tai Chi, but the exercise is suited for anyone from 9 to 90. Admission is free. As part of a public reception for an exhibition of his paintings, Zheng L. Feng will lead a slide talk about his works on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in Cook Hall, room 107.