Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer LIN Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020, CHENG Tsung-lung succeeded LIN as the company’s Artistic Director, bringing together his creative works with traditional roots and excitingly innovative perspectives from the digital and globalized world. In 2023, Cloud Gate celebrated its 50th anniversary. 

Cloud Gate dancers receive training in meditation; Qi Gong, an ancient breathing exercise; internal martial arts; modern dance; and ballet. Under the leadership of CHENG, the training has expanded to more dancing styles, such as street dance. Manifesting in choreographies, the company transforms ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.

Cloud Gate has toured worldwide with frequent engagements at the Next Wave Festival in New York, the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, the Moscow Chekhov International Theatre Festival in Russia, the Movimentos International Dance Festival, and the Internationales Tanzfest NRW directed by the late Pina Bausch in Germany.

 International press has acclaimed the company as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), and “One of the best dance companies in the world” (FAZ). 

Royce Hall is located at 10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA 90095. For rideshare drop-off, use 10745 Dickson Court to arrive at the front of the building at the flagpole. Note: some rideshare apps may default to 340 Royce Drive, which leads to the back of Royce Hall. If dropped off there, head south and up the stairs to the front entrance.

For parking, use 340 Royce Drive and turn south on Royce Drive from Sunset Boulevard. Proceed through the two stop signs to access levels 1, 2, and 3 of Parking Structure 5 on your right. Purchasing a Bruin ePermit in advance is recommended — visit the Bruin ePermit Portal, scroll down to expand UCLA Royce Hall, select your event, and follow the prompts to purchase parking.

The box office is open Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm, and opens 90 minutes prior to the performance on show days. You can call 310-206-9500 during this time for questions prior to the show. The box office is cashless and accepts all major credit cards. Please contact info@cap.ucla.edu or call UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-825-2101 if you have questions about this event. 

All late seating is based on availability and at the discretion of house manager.

A variety of accessible seating is available at all campus venues. Please indicate specific seating needs when placing your order. For any ADA needs, including assisted listening devices, please email us at info@cap.ucla.edu. In addition to wheelchair spaces, Royce Hall is equipped with select aisle seats that have folding armrests to make transfer easier for those with mobility limitations. For accessible seating, please request a transfer seat.

Plateia is a great option for dinner or drinks before the show. Westwood Village also offers a wide range of dining options — come early and make a night of it.

A digital house program for this performance is available to view or download before the show. Find it on the CAP UCLA Program Notes page.

If the performance is sold out, join the standby line at the box office on the night of the show. A waitlist may also be available — if tickets are released, you will be notified by email with a window to purchase.