The USA Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai today announced its sponsorship of INK, a massive modern dance program created by both American and Chinese artists.

Conceived, produced and directed by Aly Rose of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, INK will conclude the Shanghai World Expo Music Festival, which runs from July 16th to 18th at the Greenland Square. INK exemplifies the aesthetic value of both American and Chinese cultures through the art of movement.

"The USA Pavilion is pleased to sponsor INK at the Shanghai World Expo Music Festival as it is a great opportunity to showcase American music and dance," said Ambassador José H. Villarreal, U.S. Commissioner General, "INK is the first international artistic collaboration being presented on such a unique, large-scale, and historic national event in China's history."

Artists are preparing for  the performance of INK at the Shanghai World Expo Music Festival.

INK is fast moving, abstract in its presentation, technically challenging, and substantial in size. It represents the combined talents of 25 American and Chinese choreographers and dancers through its 10-hour day, 3-week intensive creative process. Accompanied by an impressive and contemporary LED art show for a viewing audience of 2000, this groundbreaking performance is not to be missed.

Sponsored by the USA Pavilion and American Airlines, INK's purpose is to not only transcend cultural and national boundaries through bringing diverse voices and movement together, but also build bridges through the common language of dance. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 World Music Festival is a platform for outstanding young performers of the world to come together and express understanding, communication, community and cooperation. It runs from July 4 through 18. Other American groups represented including the University of Arizona, Harvard and Yale.