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SUMMARY:BIRDY | Hung Dance
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan’s Hung Dance transforms the striking imagery of ancient Chinese opera into a visually stunning contemporary dance experience\, blending traditional movement\, electronic and classical music\, and breathtaking feathered headpieces. Through a powerful interplay of freedom and constraint\, BIRDY explores the tension between tradition and modernity\, inviting us to question the boundaries that shape our identities and imagine new possibilities for self-expression.
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LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
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SUMMARY:BIRDY | Hung Dance
DESCRIPTION:BIRDY\, a captivating dance piece by LAI Hung-chung\, explores the interplay of freedom and limitations within Taiwan’s communities. LAI delves into the subtle influences of emotions and historical echoes on social harmony through a blend of societal dynamics and personal narratives. Using a cage and dreamer metaphor\, LAI bridges personal struggles with broader societal contexts. \nThe deconstruction of traditional Peking opera props\, like the spear transformed into a cage-like “rattan pole\,” symbolizes life’s constraints. Incorporating the “Ling Zi” pheasant feathers\, traditionally signifying warrior might\, LAI reinterprets their meaning to empower individuals to redefine their consciousness. \nThis exploration of freedom and self-awareness is visually depicted through the imagery of the “Ling Zi\,” subtly suggesting life’s delicate balance between limitations and aspirations. Set to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music\, BIRDY reinterprets percussion and seamlessly blends Tai Chi with contemporary dance. It portrays the journey from tradition to modernity and conveys a powerful message that in this era\, we can redefine class\, freedom\, and limitations while seeking balance and identity.
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LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
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SUMMARY:BIRDY | Hung Dance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Springboard Performance and community partner Asian Heritage Foundation \n“Lit like an oil painting\, the new work from Taiwan’s Hung Dance makes endless\, sophisticated play with the feathered headpieces of ancient Chinese opera\, recasting them as living contemporary artworks. Polished and visually stunning\, the work has sold out at festivals around the world.”
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LOCATION:The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2P 1M6
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