PROGRAMS
Jing Shao Nian Instructors
Stage Movements, Acting
Eva Tam
Eva Tam, founder of My Opera Institute, provides Chinese opera cultural programming and educational services. Her institute offers traditional Chinese art and music performances for students. An accomplished Cantonese opera performer, Eva has graced the stage at the Great Star Theater, passionately promoting and preserving Chinese opera.
Singing, Stage Presence
Mo Yu Yee
Mo Yu Yee is an experiened Cantonese Opera singer, since 2010, instructed by Mr. Fung, an experienced Cantonese opera teacher and professional instrument player. She has performed singing in various places; such as New York City Chinatown, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Canton, China.
Stage Movements, Dance
Cathy Yuer Pan
Cathy Pan, founder of Cathy Jewelry, began performing at age four and won the International Little Song King competition at eight. A key member of the Northern California Hanfu Society, she leads dances and choreographs performances. Cathy showcases Cantonese opera at events like the 2022 Eva Tam 40th Anniversary Cantonese Opera Gala and Stanford's Hanfu New Year performance.
Kung Fu, Martial Movements
Master Jeff Chow
Master Jeff Chow, an 8th degree Black Belt and student of Grand Master Tat-Mau Wong for over 26 years, has been a chief instructor at Tat Wong Academy since 1998. A decorated Sanshou competitor and coach, he inspires students in Kung Fu, Sanshou, and Lion Dance with a focus on dedication and excellence.
Stage Presence, Teamwork
Nia Womack
An educator and dance artist, Ms. Womack-Freeman has experience teaching in a variety of settings locally and at international schools in Malaysia and Shanghai. She holds a Master’s degree in Education, Social Justice and Leadership from Antioch University, a B.A. in Dance and Ethnic Studies from Mills College, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Dance Authorization from California State University.
Tech Lead
Anna Chen
Once a Peking Opera performer, Annie Y. is an IT Manager at Chinese American International School and Jing Shao Nian with over a decade of experience. She excels in team management and tech support, and has taught thousands through the Digital Connector & Cisco IT Essentials programs.