Asian Moon Festival 2005 will forever change your notion of how you think about Asian dance. When Destiny’s Child performs in Tokyo this spring they’ve invited The Boxmen to be their opening act. The Boxmen will electrify you with their performance which can be described as tap dance powered by taiko drumming meets the street. This group has knocked the socks off audiences from Tokyo to Chicago. We think you’ll want to come all three days. This is only their second appearance in the U.S. and their only appearance this year anywhere in the U.S. They won’t be a Japanese secret much longer so be among the first people in Milwaukee to have a chance to see this hot dance group. CLICK HERE FOR A LOOK AT THE BOXMEN LIVE

Mona Jethmalani and Preston Klik return to Asian Moon Festival, featuring Mona's haunting vocals in Hindi and English woven into the sensual electronica of Preston's music. They create a true fusion of the mystery of the East and the contemporary rhythms of the 21st century.

An internationally respected Kabuki performer, Mary Ohno has been introducing audiences to the beauty and awe of traditional Japanese arts.  Ms. Ohno was born and raised in Japan, and has been sharing her wisdom and talent with thousands over the past several decades.

Join Master of Ceremonies Ron Chow in welcoming back to Asian Moon Festival Hale O’Malo, an authentic Polynesian dance troupe whose renditions of hula, Tahitian and Fijian dances will have you dreaming of the Pacific Islands.  The accompanying performance of Fire Knife dancers using flaming batons will keep you marveling.

Liang, a Wuhan, China native, has amazed audiences worldwide with her one woman Chinese acrobatic show.  She's headlined in 500 shows and been a featured performer at "Walt Disney World" and "Universal Studios along with numerous Asian Festivals.  Liang was awarded 2 gold medals for excellence in international acrobatic competition.
For her first Milwaukee appearance, Liang's incredible one woman show features ancient Chinese skills: "Plate Spinning", "Head Balancing", "Chinese Yo Yo", "Hula Hoops"(25 Blindfolded) and Asian dances in original costumes from Asia.  This unique entertainment experience lets audience members try their hands at becoming acrobats, while learning about the history, culture & music of China. Don't miss this one of a kind show hosted by MC/Comedian Bill Patti.

Kripa Baskaran and her Natyarpana Dance Company present "One Universe, Many faces"- an innovative dance ballet uniting and honoring several cultures of the world. The production will be premiered at the NCOLCTL conference reception as a central presentation honoring and uniting several world cultures which include African, Hmong, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Arabic where the dancers unite with a fusion as a grand finale. The ballet is exclusively choreographed by Kripa Baskaran to show the diversity in our world cultures. The ballet is choreographed to portray the richness of each and every culture, tradition, formalities, rhythm, expressions and group synchronization.

Chirgilchin, presented by Pure Nature Music, is touring the U.S and will be performing at Asian Moon Festival in their exclusive Wisconsin appearance. Experience the mystical sounds of the Central Asian Steppes as performed by these award winning throat singers from the Republic of Tuva. Throat singing has been passed down through the generations and is a musical form practiced no where else in the world. Also known as harmonic overtone singing; it is the ability to produce multiple notes simultaneously by controlling the flow of air over vocal chords. While difficult to explain, the effect is otherworldly. Come and experience the music of the ancient ancestors, the horseback warriors of the steppes!