ABOUT JING SHAO NIAN
Welcome to Jing Shao Nian (京少年), where Peking and Cantonese Opera come alive for 5th to 7th graders, led by youths themselves. Our programs introduce children to the rich world of Chinese Opera.
Participants delve into the roles of performers, learning singing techniques, stage movements, martial arts, and more. They also get hands-on experience behind the scenes, attending historical lectures, mastering makeup and costuming, and contributing to the creation of vibrant murals.
Our journey culminates in performances for senior citizens and a grand finale—an original opera produced and performed entirely by the kids themselves.
See Jing Shao Nian in Action
Our Partners
Jing Shao Nian Program Spring 2024
In our inaugural Jing Shao Nian session, twelve 5th and 6th graders from the Chinese American International School embarked on a six-month journey exploring Chinese Opera. The session culminated in a final performance at the Mary Hellen Rogers Senior Community.
Jing Shao Nian @ West Portal Elementary 2024
Representatives from our student leader team taught eight total workshops for over three hundred and sixty elementary school students at West Portal Elementary. Together, the kids learned about the history of Cantonese Opera, demonstrated their drum skills and learned how to wield the spears.
Come Watch Jing Shao Nian
March 29 - March 30, 2025
Jing Shao Nian @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
April 2025
Jing Shao Nian @ Sequoia Living
