ABOUT US

MANDATE:

The Institute of Cultural Performing Arts (ICPA) was established in Alberta on November 8, 2005.  ICPA is a unique non-profit society dedicated to educating the Edmonton community about traditional Chinese performances.  These performances entail Chinese Operas which depict major historical figures and events, as well as provide education with regards to traditional Chinese musical instruments and forms of martial arts.  ICPA has been established since November 8, 2005 and since then has participated in a number of fund raising activities to generate support for this rare art form.  Beginning June of 2007, ICPA commenced with an initiative to accept enrollment of young children from age 5 to 25 who are interested in learning more about Chinese opera performances.  This initiative is free of charge to the students and provides them with an opportunity to learn more about Chinese history, music, dance, martial arts as well as various aspects to stage productions. As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child.”  At ICPA we believe that our contribution to the community involves the enrichment of the future generation through mental and cultural education, as well as physical health and well being.

TRAINING CLASS OPPORTUNITIES:

Students Basic training class are two hours on each Saturday from 4:00pm. to 6:00pm. For new student must registered or called in before attendance.

POST TRANNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Students who go through ICPA training and reach age 25 will have various opportunities to contribute their learned skills and knowledge within ICPA or the broad Cantonese opera community in Canada and abroad. Post training students may be invited to assist with ICPA training sessions, educate new trainees, supervise young performers, perform with matured performers, assist with stage management, or become a much needed and valued volunteer.

ACTIVITY:

  We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the young performers of  ICPA, as well

as instructors, parents, volunteers and friends for the above events and activities.  We must

also thank the Business’ and Community for their generous donations and support.

• On August 2nd and 3rd, 2014 ICPA organized a 59 people travel to Toronto ON. And Organized two days charity performance, for The Support Enhance Access Service Centre, total raised $20752.00 to the youth program and services.

• On November 3, 2013 ICPA participation in the Vancouver 2013 Cultural Festival Opera played a total of two excerpts "Purple Hairpin".

• On October 5, 2013 ICPA participated in the performance of “ Lady Yang of Tang Dynasty” for Sound of Opera Society。

• On July 27, 2013 ICPA organized a 50 people travel to Vancouver BC for a fundraising event and perform two excerpts “ Water Gate ” and 〝Luk Wen Long return to Song〞.

• On June 30, 2013 ICPA organized a 7th Anniversary performance the “White Snake Legend” .

• On January 21, 2013  ICPA organized a travel event to China, City of Pan Yu in Guangzhou, and performed the "Red Lily Marked " .

• On April 8, 2012  ICPA organized a fundraising event and performed the " Red Lily Marked " for Edmonton Chinese Multiple Cultural Centre, raised $21,880.00。

• On December 31, 2011 ICPA organized a performance of “Monkey King and the Iron Fan Princess” for Churchill Manor Senior  Home.

• On September 16, 2011 ICPA organized a trip to Vancouver BC for a fundraising event and performance of  “Princess of Chang Ping”, raised over $10,000.00.

• On January 30, 2011 ICPA organized a performance of " The Stealing of White Snake " for Edmonton Chinese Multiple Cultural Centre for the Lunar New Year Festival。