Hong Kong Arts Center, Wan Chai | Fleeting light shifts, shadows entwine an elusive dance of glimmers and reflections —— "Certain Movements and Shadows" by City Contemporary Dance Company

Description

Amid the shifting tapestry of light and shadow, a quiet pursuit awakens…

Bei Dao pens the despair and hope of the city

Fleeting light shifts, shadows entwine – an elusive dance of glimmers and reflections

Poetry and movement intertwine; she, he, and his verses descend together

How do scattered fragments piece together gestures and shadows

To revisit an era of memories, a city, a place of solace, perhaps even the roots of life itself?

Renowned choreographers Helen Lai and Chou Shu-yi join forces in this collaboration that bridges generations and regions. Drawing inspiration from Bei Dao's poetry, the duo crafts a brand-new work where CCDC dancers use their bodies and movements to paint a novel dance landscape. This fusion of light, shadow, and live music features a score composed by the promising young musician Olivier Cong, backed by a stellar production team of local theatre veterans – including stage designer Lee Chi-wai, CCDC's Resident Lighting Designer Lawmanray, costume designer Taurus Wah, video designer Lo Wing, and sound designer Leung Po-wing. Together, we invite the audiences and the city to embark on a mesmerising and enigmatic journey.

This new music work is commissioned by City Contemporary Dance Co Ltd in 2024 with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.