陳肇中 | Phil Chan

Co-founder and Author of #FinalBowForYellowface | @kencen Next50 Arts Leader

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

Five years ago, one of the world’s most influential people in ballet invited me to his office to talk about the Nutcracker. Those 40 minutes ended up radically changing my life and the entire dance industry forever 🧵 1/

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@Dance_Reader @LisaWRosenberg @hadl @lidija_hilje Yellowface is SO good!

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

I joined @Twitter 9 years ago because this cute guy I went on a couple dates with was active on the site and I didn’t want to miss out. Now he’s my husband.

So nice to connect with so many of you, often IRL, after meeting here. Hope you’ll continue to follow me and my work!

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@chrisgeidner “Tenders at 6am on fire island” is what I call morning cuddles with @kevinjcall

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What has Phil been up to?

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

High praise indeed, thank you @wperrondancemag 🤩🤩🤩

[Wendy Perron @wperrondancemag]

This is a wonderful, complexifying essay about the appeal of Orientalism, where we would lay blame for appropriation, whose efforts had integrity, and how St. Denis's approach changed according to audience's wishes.

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

I worked with the brilliant Caroline Hamilton to put together and exhibition at @JacobsPillow that will be up all summer, but if you can’t make in person, I hope you’ll check out the digital exhibit https://t.co/jdT495lEVL

[Northrop @NorthropUMN]

A piece to recognize & elevate Asian creatives, 10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography—co-curated by Final Bow for Yellowface’s @philschan—features @TWBallet, @BalletMet & @oaklandballetco🌟Add to your flexible, Create Your Own Package today >> https://t.co/8VwJGuACuV

[Jon Silpayamanant โจนาทาน ศิลปยามานันท์ | Mae Mai @Silpayamanant]

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[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

The Trump audio:

"See as president I could have declassified it. Now I can't, you know, but this is still a secret."

"Now we have a problem," a staffer responds.

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@JulietBellow Guidestar!

[Sarah Kaufman @SarahLKaufman]

Because David Byrne really, really loves the '80s, because choreographer Annie-B Parson is genius, because its off-B'way run was spectacular, may "Here Lies Love" reap all the luck in the world https://t.co/y6yrhE2hfE

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@JennyFitz2000 Thank you, just seems odd that I’m being “reviewed” when I haven’t even seen the sets and costumes yet 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyway, if you’d like more info about my production that isn’t based on conjecture, here’s a recent lecture I gave about my process: https://t.co/ItuUssdoem

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

I wonder why I’m being slammed before I’ve even set a single step, yet the White choreographers who have continued to revive the canon “as is” — racial caricature and all — escape unscathed?

[Rosie Gerhard @rosiegerhard09]

It's a hot afternoon here in London, so why not pour yourself a nice cool drink and read our latest post? If you're elsewhere in the world, get yourself a nice tea or coffee 😉 📖🫖🍹🍺☕️ 📖
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[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

Actually, I’d go a step further if @Theatrely is serious about being more than just an adverb. A great demonstration of atonement would be to employ AAPI writers and EDITORS.

[grace aki @itsgraceaki]

Seeing people that look like me and my family on stage in shows that are traditionally led by yt ppl will never be “a clever bit of social justice marketing”. It’s okay to feel seen even in the slightest of ways it can change a story, it can be representation-
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[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@juanmichaelii @kkassal @Theatrely The logical conclusion of this statement is that any inclusion of any Asian American performer is merely a cheap gimmick to satisfy some political agenda, and not a reflection of their artistry or talent. Certainly saying a lot more than just “spectacular,” aren’t we?

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

This shirt can be read both as “Black is Beautiful” and “Beautiful is Black” 😭😭😭 Where do I get one @marcusryder ?!?

[Marcus Ryder @marcusryder]

On my way to see the screening of “Barrel Children” the untold story of the children of the #Windrush by @Nadine_Writes
(Those that know, know. Where’s my Black Chinese crew at? ✊🏾)

[Georgina Pazcoguin @GPazcoguin]

Throwing it back to turning up the heat @waddesdonmanor_nt with @philschan’s Ballet Des Porcelaines à trois Never underestimate the power of a heroine 😎 and AAPI Princess Dreams https://t.co/s4qdbQOqI8

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

What’s up Russia?

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@pointe_magazine Perhaps @pointe_magazine might consider updating the article to add this critical piece of information? That were just taking her artistry at face value without this extra context is irresponsible, especially for young dancers

[陳肇中 | Phil Chan @philschan]

@pointe_magazine Additional context friends: Gelsey is EXTREMELY underweight here, and in no way should we be advocating that anyone who wants to be a dancer should look like this. This is not the ideal and is not healthy.