PERFORMANCES
Kinnaly Lao Traditional Music & Dance has had the great opportunity to perform at many different events and collaborate with prominent organizations within the Lao community. These opportunities allow us to take our students learning outside of the classroom and be fully immersed in new and exciting experiences.
Please contact us via email for all performance requests: kinnaly.seattle@gmail.com
FAQ
How much do you charge for performances?
On average, $400-500 stipend for a small group performance. All funds go back to our program (classroom rent, costumes, supplies, student activities).
What is your availability to perform?
Weekends are most ideal. Weekday performances are difficult as all of our students are in school and have after school activities.
Is there anything to keep in mind for performances?
Please keep in mind that all our dances are all done barefoot and our musicians traditionally need to sit on the floor to play. Also, our performers are ages 4-19 and often require parent chaperones and assistance getting ready. Depending on the performance request, we may ask for things like a dressing room, parents to have access to watch their child(ren) perform.
National/International Performances:
2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 Lao Embassy Lao New Year Celebration, Washington DC
2023 Sabaidee Festival
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Cultural Exchange, Lao National School of Music & Dance
2016, 2017, 2018 New Year In The Park, Portland, Oregon
2010, 2016, 2017 Lao American Writers Summit (Minnesota, San Diego, Seattle)
2010, 2011, 2012 International Lao New Year Festival, San Francisco, California
2010 International Lao Artist Festival, Elgin, Illinois
2007 International Conference on Lao Studies, Arizona State University
2003 History Symposium on Laos, University of California-Berkeley
Local Performances
City of Kent International Festival
ACRS Walk For Rice
Seattle Centerโs API Heritage Month Celebration
Folklife Festival
Lao Community Service Center Miss Lao Washington Pageant
Wat Mixayaram Lao New Year Festival
Wat Pa Lao New Year Festival
