Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 3, 2012 Chinese dance program (continued from page 7) Ridgewood Library Business Manager Toni Mathes. “People loved them, and I thought it was a great way to reflect the diverse cultures of Ridgewood.” About half the audience was of European ancestry, and the other half was Asian. Applause was warm and sustained. Chen is an internationally known dancer and choreographer who began her career at the Cloud Gate Theater in Taiwan. She holds a master’s degree from New York University, and has performed all over the Eurasian continent. On Oct. 28, the library will host international cello virtuoso Elizabeth Kalfayan in a Yao Zhong Zhang demonstrates how to swirl a ribbon. Children practice swirling their ribbons around. performance of “Tango & Movement.” Kalfayan has performed rock cello for William “Smokey” Robinson and has performed a classical repertoire at Carnegie Hall. On Nov. 11, Kayo Toda and her friend Naoko Sawada will offer a concert on Toda’s marimba backed by Sawada’s piano. Toda, a Ridgewood resident originally from Japan, has performed in China, Japan, and Korea. A performance by the All Seasons Chambers Players, classically-trained musicians who have played with symphony orchestras all over the United States and in Europe, will round out the year for the Ridgewood Library performance series.