'New Force in Motion' Series presents new dance works of emerging choreographers, aims to provide a professional platform for young choreographers to showcase choreography, encourage development and stimulate choreography through artistic mentoring.
Drifting by Joseph Lee
Drifting of mind in the midst of virtual reality.
Lee was born in Hong Kong and he began his dance training at the age of 17. Graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a bachelor in Professional Accountancy and The Place, London Contemporary Dance School for his Master of Arts (Contemporary Dance). On his return to Hong Kong after graduation, Lee joined Unlock Dancing Plaza and become their residence artist until now. Lee is interested in expanding the imagination in choreography by redefining the territory of performance and examining the very nature of dance. His recent interests lie on the reading, transfer and reconstruction of bodily experience, as well as reflection and questioning of the performative nature rooted in daily life of contemporary society.
Mo Ngaan Tai by Terry Tsang
With the eyes shut, we trace the contour of power and desire.
Tsang studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2010, majoring in Contemporary Dance. He joined City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) in 2013. In 2012 and 2013, he received the CCDC Dance Centre Dance Training Scholarships, and presented Exotic at both Beijing Dance Festival and Guangdong Modern Dance Festival. Exotic was then invited to restage at E-Side Dance Company in 2014. In 2016, He choreographed Hide · Flee at Dancers’ Homework by CCDC, and was invited by the Hong Kong Dance Alliance to perform his solo piece Sole at the 18th Hong Kong Dance Awards in the same year. He presented Trinity at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Contemporary Dance Series by Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2017, and Terry-fy at the Dancers’ Homework by CCDC in 2019. In recent years, he also devoted himself into dance photography by establishing photo_t.jj, and explores the possibilities and variance of body movements.
Infiltrated by Tsang Wing Fai
Devoutly I pray, a rift is found between my palms.
Freelance dancer from Hong Kong, Tsang graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Architectural Studies. She started dancing at a young age, from Chinese to street dance, contemporary to any dance forms. She is active in choreographing for universities, high schools and youth performances. She loves to choreograph, perform, dance, compete with crewmates and grow under struggles. She has been dreaming to be a dance artist since primary school age. In June 2018, she collaborated with Ho Ming Yan to release their first full length performance Fit in What? in CCDC Dance Centre Real Showcase platform. She has also performed in Confine and I.I.I, choreographed by KT Yau Ka Hei in October 2018 and January 2019 respectively.
Recommended for ages 12 or above.
The programme contains nudity scenes.
The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes including two 20-minute intermissions.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Late comers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats during the intermission.
Artistic Advisor: Dick Wong
Production & Stage Manager: Jason Ma
Lighting Designer: Bert Wong
Design: Peter Bird Studio
Promotion Photographer: tommytfortwo
Drifting
Choreographer / Dancer: Joseph Lee
Performer / Digital & Sound Designer: Lawrence Lau
Rehearsal Assistant: Tam Suet Wa Sharon
Costume Designer: Toby Crispy@Fashion Clinic
Devising Dancer: Holmes Cheung
Mo Ngaan Tai
Choreographer: Terry Tsang
Sound Designer: Leung Po Wing
Devising Dancers: Jessica Ho, Poon Chun Ho, Pak Wei Ming, Sabrina Wong
Infiltrated
Choreographer: Tsang Wing Fai
Composer / Sound Designer: Sham Chung Tat
Devising Dancers: Carman Li, Blue Ka Wing, Helen Ko, Cheung Tsz Kwan
13*-14.9.2019 (Fri*-Sat) 8pm
14-15*.9.2019 (Sat-Sun*) 3pm
*With meet-the-artist session
$180 Free seating
Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre
Tickets available from 5 July onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on internet, mobile app and credit card telephone booking.
Discount Schemes:
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis).
Group Booking Discount*
For each purchase of standard tickets for stage programme(s) in the ‘Beyond Multi-arts’ Series, the following concession applies:
10% off for 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.
‘Beyond Multi-arts’ Series Package Discount*
For each purchase of standard tickets for different stage programmes in the ‘Beyond Multi-arts’ Series, the following concession applies:
10% off for any 2 programmes; 15% off for any 3 programmes; 20% off for 4 or more programmes.
*Not applicable to tickets for all lectures and workshops in the ‘Beyond Multi-arts’ Series.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers for each purchase.
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The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes including intermission.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats during the intermission.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.