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CAAMFest2017

Dancing Through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story

Directed by Rick Quan

Shorts / USA / 2016 / Short / 26 mins / English / B&W, Color / World Premiere

Plays In:
CENTER STAGE – SHORTS

New Parkway Theater
March 18, 2017 3:10 pm At Rush

Description

Swinging and twirling Dorothy Toy Fong the legendary tap dancer is still exciting at 99 years old. Award-winning reporter Rick Quan traces Fong’s journey as a famous duo with Paul Wing and exciting run with her Oriental Showgirl group. Fong’s wondrous spirit dances off the screen and into your heart.    


Plays in

  1. CENTER STAGE – SHORTS

    83 mins
    The stage takes on many forms in this shorts program, including stretched canvas, music halls and even the world of sports. At the center of each stage is a captivating performer, whose craft conveys an emotional journey, discipline and success.

    In This Program: Cliff, Superfan!, Crescendo, Dancing Through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story, Kanon Rock, Song On Canvas, Speak Chinglish


Dates & Times

Plays In:
CENTER STAGE – SHORTS

New Parkway Theater
March 18, 2017 3:10 pm At Rush