PROGRAMMES

Choreographer Lai Tak-wai will discuss with participants about time and space, and share the inner stories and conflicts in his exploration of the relationship between time and man. Through the in-person interaction with the major props of So Low, and the lighting effects along with simple choreography, participants will be introduced to the language of…

Based on So Low, Lai Tai-wai discusses with students about time and space, sharing his inner stories and conflicts in the exploration of the relationship between man and time. Students are presented with the major props and lighting effects, and with simple choreography they are introduced to the language of contemporary dance, where they can…

Contemporary dancers and traditional lion dance practitioners join hands to deconstruct lion dance moves by contemporary choreography, alongside explanations by professional lion dance practitioners. Students experience anew the spirit of the lost Chinese Lion Theatre and understand the language of dance through practice, as they reconnect with the Chinese culture deeply rooted in us all.

Dunhuang Reflections: A City Metamorphosis The School Tour consists of 3 parts: Part I: A Journey through Time (Approx. 20 minutes) Combining text, image, visual arts, etc., the mural images of the Mogao Caves are introduced to the students, including their historical context and value, the recurring characters and motifs, towards an understanding of Dunhuang…

How does literary classics on the printed page metamorphose into dance movements on the stage? How should the audience interpret the stage world of the dancer’s body vocabulary and imagery? Alongside excerpt footages, Thunderstorm choreographer and dancer Mui Cheuk-yin converses with senior literary critic Dr Ng Mei-kwan, from the creative process, artistic direction, literary input…