FAN EXPO Cleveland 2025
We are excited to be back at Fan Expo Cleveland 2025. Check out the following Events taking place on Saturday and Sunday at the Cleveland Asian Festival Booth, as well as panels brought to you by Media Design Imaging.
Saturday March 22nd, 2025
Shaolin Kung Fu – 12:30 PM
Sifu Gino began martial arts at age 11 with wrestling and later trained in various styles at 22. He started Tae Kwon Do in 1988 and switched to Shaolin Kung Fu in 1992 with John H. Ervin Jr. and the Wing Lam Kung Fu School. He has competed globally, becoming a retired 5-time national Shuai-Chiao champion and 2-time San Shou champion.
Cleveland Indonesian Balinese Dance 2:00 PM
Cleveland Indonesian Balinese Dance is a community-based group dedicated to sharing the rich cultural heritage of Balinese dance and other Indonesian ethnic dances. Our performances showcase the beauty of traditional movements, intricate costumes, and expressive storytelling that reflect Indonesia’s diverse traditions. Through our performances, we aim to foster awareness and appreciation of Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage and contribute to the vibrant Asian cultural landscape in the Cleveland area.
Colors of Asia Fashion Show 2:30 PM
The Colors of Asia Fashion Show is a vibrant and culturally rich event that takes place during the Cleveland Asian Festival. This fashion exhibition will be brought to FANEXPO Cleveland, and celebrates the diverse traditional clothing from various Asian countries, showcasing the beauty and heritage of Asian cultures.
Dolce Dance Crew 3:30 PM
Sweet like a treat, giving you something good to eat, cause we never miss a beat! We are Cleveland’s own kpop cover group, dulce dance crew! 🍬 Brought together with our love for kpop and dance, our goal as a group is to continue to grow and build a community where young people like us who have a passion for performing can find a place to express themselves and have fun.
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy and Lingyun Rising Star Acrobatic – 12:30 PM
Both groups are located in Cleveland with focus on building confidence for students through community services and technical trainings respectively.
Sifu John Cosma – 1:30 & 4:30 PM
Sifu John Cosma has been training in Chinese Internal Martial Arts for over 25 years, much of that time he has also been in an instructor role. His focus has been on integrating the myriad benefits of Internal kung fu and learning how to better communicate the methods and practices one can use to enhance their own lives. He will be demonstrating representative forms from Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, and Qigong.
Shojoji Japanese Dance – 3:00 PM
The ShoJoJi Japanese Dancers have performed in Ohio since 1967 led by three talented dancers from Japan. The dancers wear colorful kimono tied with brocaded obi. They use fans to depict the moods and stories of each dance. The dancers welcome the audience to learn folk dances.
Panels and Fun
Saturday March 22nd, 2025
Making Movies with Fight Choreography – 2:00 PM Featuring Award Winning Filmmakers Johnny K. Wu, Keith Collins II, and Nick Muhlbach.
Light Saber Choreography – 4:00 PM
Join Fight Choreographer and Director Johnny K. Wu, as well as the team of Star Wars the Rise of Ren (Directors Nick Muhlbach and Matthew Thomas, and Fight Choreographer Albert Hehr IV) on an in depth look on light saber fighting, featuring audience interactivity and live demonstrations.
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Kids Zone Mascot Dance Party – 1:00 PM
Join the Mascots of the Cleveland Asian Festival for a dance party at the FANEXPO Kid Zone.
