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 'New Force in Motion' Series 2022: Pang Chun, Kammy Lau, Duncan Tung –Box Office Opens

11 November 2022 – Tickets for the 'New Force in Motion' Series 2022 : Pang Chun, Kammy Lau, Duncan Tung are now available at URBTIX.

This year's 'New Force in Motion' Series features premiere by three emerging choreographers – Pang Chun, Kammy Lau, Duncan Tung. The enchanting triple-bill performance will run from 9-11 December 2022 at Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre for four performances. Tickets are priced at $200, available at URBTIX now.

'New Force in Motion' Series 2022: None of your business by Pang Chun, Observing incorrect correctness by Kammy Lau, 01 Waiting by Duncan Tung

Date:  9 – 10*.12.2022 (8pm); 10 – 11.12.2022 (3pm)
      *With Meet-the-artist Session

Venue: Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre

Price: $200 (Free Seating)

None of my business by Pang Chun

Did you know!? Those two K-Pop stars broke up!

Did you know!? That singer is suffering from a serious illness!

Did you know!? I moved home just last month! The new place is enormous!

Did you know!? How surprised I was when I received the award!

Did you know!? I almost forgot my moves in a performance!

Did you know!? A member of my family passed away last month!

Did you know!? I came down with sickness recently!

Did you know!? My mental state has been unstable!

You know…… I am exhausted…

Dancers: Chun Wui Chun, He Yunchi, Ho Hiu Mei Lauren, Ngan Ching Cheong, Wong Nok Ching

Observing incorrect correctness by Kammy Lau

Do you agree that the human body is a work of art?

VLADIMIR: I'd like well to hear him think.

ESTRAGON: Perhaps he could dance first and think afterwards.

-- Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

Does thinking after dancing make your mind clearer or more blurred?

Press Release - For immediate release

23rd Hong Kong Dance Awards 2022

- 20 awards presented in live streamed ceremony

- Exceptional work produced despite the pandemic

16 April 2022 – Hong Kong Dance Alliance (HKDA) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 23rd Hong Kong Dance Awards, which were presented in an online ceremony streamed live on the Alliance YouTube channel and Facebook page at 8.00pm local time on Saturday 16 April. A total of 20 awards including two Lifetime Achievement Awards and 18 awards decided by a jury of expert panelists were presented by emcees Irene Lo and Shirley Loong and accepted remotely by the awardees. The physical trophies will be passed to the recipients later, along with certificates for the shortlisted nominees.

More than 50 nominations were shortlisted in 15 categories, covering work created between January 2020 and December 2021.  Alliance Chair Allen Lam noted that, while it was sad that the traditional Awards Ceremony and Gala Performance could not be held due to the current pandemic restrictions, ‘The quality of the shortlisted nominations shows the strength and resilience of the Hong Kong dance community, which has overcome the obstacles of the pandemic over the past two years to create so much truly exceptional work.  They can be proud of their achievements and we look forward to a bright future for dance in Hong Kong.’

Co-Chair of the Awards Jury, Natasha Rogai, added ‘In 15 years of working on the Awards, I have never seen stronger shortlists – there were several categories where two awards were presented and all the shortlisted nominations were worthy of an award.’

Five Awards for Hong Kong Dance Company

Hong Kong Dance Company received no fewer than five awards.  Its co-production with Freespace of Helen Lai’s classic Nine Songs was honoured as Outstanding Large Venue Production and for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, with Huang Lei receiving his third Outstanding Male Performance Award and his wife, Hua Chi-yu, receiving the Award for Outstanding Female Performance for a record-breaking fourth time.  The company also became the first recipient of the new Online Production Award for Convergence. 

The company’s artistic director, Yang Yuntao said: “We will never give up. Every day, even if it’s within the one or two square meters of our own space, we will always strive to keep our bodies fit and ready to dance – that is all that we can do; no matter the changes in the outside environment, our passion for dance, the standard we aim for, will never falter. Let’s stand strong and work together!” 

Choreography

Two awards were presented for Outstanding Choreography: to Hong Kong Ballet’s artistic director, Septime Webre, for his spectacular new The Nutcracker and to Hong Kong icon Mui Cheuk-yin for Diary VII ◦ The Story of…… which also received Outstanding Small Venue production.

The prestigious Tom Brown Emerging Choreographer Award went to Kelvin Mak, artistic director of Beyond Dance Theater, whose powerful Remnants was named Outstanding Medium Venue Production sharing that award with City Contemporary Dance Company’s Days Are Numbered, which featured choreography by Justyne Li, Bruce Wong and Jennifer Mok.  

Kelvin Mak said “I would like to thank the late Mr. Tom Brown for his support to the local dance scene, and to us emerging artists. I hope that this goodwill, passion, and spirit can be inherited and passed on.” 

Lifetime Achievement Award

At the opposite end of the experience spectrum from rising star Mak, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to two remarkable women who have made an immeasurable contribution to the development of dance in Hong Kong over many decades: Tania Tang and Professor Shen Shir Ming.  Accepting the awards, Professor Shen commented:

“I can see that the Hong Kong Dance Alliance set their sights beyond traditional definitions of dance; rather than simply focusing on choreography and performance, they aim to establish exchange and collaboration on all levels of the creative process between the dance sector and other industries, so that talents in dance may develop in a cross-disciplinary manner.” 

And from Ms Tang:

“Looking back, there were only a few foreign ballet teachers in Hong Kong. Nowadays, we are all witnessing a diverse ecology of dance arts in Hong Kong taking root and thriving. To the many generations of dancers to come, we must remain steadfast in our beliefs and work ethic; to all workers related to dance, we need to face all challenges head on, and pass on the torch.” 

Other Awards

Among the other awards Male Performance went to Shen Jie as Romeo in Hong Kong Ballet’s Romeo + Juliet. Like Huang Lei, with whom he shares the award, Shen is a third time recipient and one of Hong Kong’s most respected dancers. Hong Kong Ballet also received the award for Alternative Space Production for Five Tiny Dances at M+, while Gabriela Tylesova and Albert Au received the Set and Costume Design Award for the company’s The Nutcracker.

City Contemporary Dance Company Dance Centre, which has continued to provide invaluable support to the dance community despite going through some major recent upheavals, received the Award for Services to Dance for its Partnership Programme Venue Sponsor, while Passoverdance received the Dance Education Award for Jockey Club In Search of Voice in a Cramped City.

Please see attached for complete list of awardees and award citations. 

complete list of awardees

award citations

Enquiries:

Ms Amy Lee

E-mail:  amy.hkda@gmail.com  / HKDanceAwards.hkda@gmail.com

Tel: 2267 6733

2022 'New Force in Motion' New Series - Call for Choreography Proposal

Presented by the Hong Kong Dance Alliance, and sponsored by Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the 'New Force in Motion' Series in 2022 will continue to showcase the artistic ideas of emerging choreographers in Hong Kong in a practical format. Besides providing a professional platform and sponsorship to the new generation of choreographers, the Series also encourages the development of various dances genres in the local scene with an aim to spark creativity in choreography.

Throughout the years, the Series presented numerous talented choreographers including Gabbie Chan and Jennifer Mok (2018) ; Joseph Lee, Terry Tsang and Tsang Wing Fai (2019) ; Chan Wai Lok, Sudhee Liao and Alice Ma (2020); Vivian Luk, Natalie Mak and Poon Chun Ho (2021). Many of them have won awards at the annual Hong Kong Dance Awards, as well as being invited to conduct dance exchange and sharing in different countries.

Subsidized Items

• Performance venue and production cost;
• Production team, administrative and marketing support;
• Venue rental of rehearsals for each choreographer;
• Recommendation and audition of dancers;
• Artistic advisor(s)

Performance Information

Date:                           23-25 December 2022, 4 performances (tentative)

Venue:                         Kwai Tsing Theatre, BlackBox Theatre

Stage type:                  End-stage

Audience Capacity:     120 / performance

Length:                        20-30 minutes for each work

Number of dancers:    Maximum of 6 for each work

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be a Hong Kong resident;
2. Priority will be given to emerging choreographers;
3. All dance genres are invited to apply;
4. Applicant must have presented choreography publicly;
5. The proposed choreography must not be presented in the public before;
6. If the proposed choreography is a solo work, the choreographers would not be able to take part as the dancer

Interview

Applicant maybe required to attend an interview in early May 2022.

Application Deadline

13 April 2022 5:00pm

Proposal & How to apply

Please complete the Choreography Proposal and send it to shirley.hkda@gmail.com Please state “ 2022 'New Force in Motion' Series - Call For Choreography Project application” in the email subject.

Choreography Proposal: Word format

                                        PDF format

Enquiries

Shirley Loong

Executive Director

2267 6663 / shirley.hkda@gmail.com

The Hong Kong Dance Alliance is delighted to announce that Shirley Loong has accepted our invitation to join the administrative team in the newly-created post of Executive Director, with effect from 10 March 2022. She will therefore step down from her current role as Chairperson and will be succeeded by Allen Lam, whose current role as Vice-Chairperson will be taken by Angela Hang.

The creation of the Executive Director position is the result of careful deliberation by the entire Executive Committee, aimed at responding to the Alliance’s need for a capable, senior level executive and decision-maker with a thorough understanding of the dance industry to head the administrative team. The worldwide pandemic has also prompted the Alliance to expedite this organizational restructuring in order to adapt swiftly to the fast-changing situation of the dance sectors both at home and abroad.

Ms Loong has been active in the local dance scene for many years, with a successful career spanning multiple roles from dancer, ballet teacher, dance educator, arts administrator and producer to her newly acquired qualification as an international accredited professional mediator, which led her to head the Performing Arts Profession International Mediation Committee. During her tenure as Chairperson, Ms Loong set a clear direction for the development of the Alliance, which is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2025. Allen Lam says, ‘We are delighted that Shirley has agreed to take on this new role. Her vast experience in the Hong Kong dance sector and in particular within the Alliance will help to make sure that expert advice can be turned into action effectively.’

‘I very much look forward to working closely with our new Chairperson, Allen Lam and Vice Chairperson, Angela Hang,’ says Ms Loong. ‘While working to accomplish the Alliance’s mission and vision, together we'll strive to broaden and strengthen our connection with stakeholders, funders and members of the Alliance, as well as the local and global dance communities.’ 

‘New Force in Motion’ Series 2021: Vivian Luk, Natalie Mak, Poon Chun Ho

‘New Force in Motion’ Series aims to provide a professional platform for young choreographers to showcase new dance works, stimulate creativity through artistic mentoring, and foster the development of the local arts scene.

10-11*.9.2021 (Fri-Sat) 8PM

11-12.9.2021 (Sat-Sun) 3PM

Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre

* With Meet-the-Artist session after the performance

$200 Free Seating

Vivian Luk - -ology

Might it be an evidence, an imagination, or resources of faith, hope and spirit.

Choreographer/Dancer: Vivian Luk

Artistic Advisor: Rebecca Wong Mei Yuk

Devising Dancers: Ivan Chan, Phygmus Tang, Carmen Yu

Composer/Sound Designer: Lawrence Lau

Set / Props Deviser: Olive Tsui

Natalie Mak - ½ TBC

You are me, I am you; Who am I?

Choreographer: Natalie Mak

Artistic Advisor: Ho Ying Fung

Devising Dancers: Henry Chan, Jasmine Lam

Composer/Sound Engineer: Martin Lai

Poon Chun Ho - Before...

So that the Universe felt love, by which, as some believe, the world has many times been turned to chaos. - Dante Alighieri

Concept/Choreographer/Performer: Poon Chun Ho

Artistic Advisor: KT Yau

Creative Performers: Rain Chan, Marco Chiu, Peggy Chow, Candy Hung, Ng Hei Wai^

Composer/Sound Designer: Annisa Cheung

Concept: Marcus Au

Production Manager: Jason Ma

Lighting Designer: Lai Tze Yu

Costume and Props Designer: Ainsley So

Graphic Designer: Peter Bird Studio

Publicity Photographer: Worldwide Dancer Project

^By kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

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Tickets available from 1 August onwards at URBTIX

◆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. (available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Group Booking Discount: 10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

Hong Kong Dance Alliance Member enjoys 30% off for each purchase of standard tickets.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers for each purchase.

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Recommended for ages 6 or above.

The duration of the whole performance is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.

Seating arrangement subject to change according to the latest COVID-19 prevention measures.

Presented by

Hong Kong Dance Alliance

Hong Kong Dance Alliance is financially supported by the HKADC

Dance New Motion : Chan Wai Lok, Sudhee Liao, Alice Ma

Online Programme

Following the direction of ‘New Force in Motion’ Series, 'Dance New Motion' presents new dance video works of emerging choreographers. It aims to provide a professional platform for them to showcase their choreography, encourage local arts development and stimulate creativity under the new normal for the arts amid the pandemic.

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25.6.2021

Online Premiere

hkdancealliance - YouTube

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POV --- Chan Wai Lok

Let’s have a duo, shall we?

Choreographer: Chan Wai Lok

Performers: Chan Wai Lok 、Lee Ka Hei

Video & Art Director, Editor: Wong Hei Wa

Assistant Director & Gaffer: Yuen Hon Hin

Cinematographer & Gaffer: Dino Rib

Assistant Art Director: Boski Chan

Sound Designers: Karen Yu 、Amy Chan

Costume Designer: Cheng Nga Yan

Make-up & Hair Stylist: Suen Wing Chi

Artistic Adviser: Joanna Lee

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Interconnectivity --- Sudhee Liao

A multi-layered performance that explores the state of the connection. By weaving physicality and movement, we play with the idea of equilibrium between body and space.

Choreographer: Sudhee Liao

Artistic Adviser: Tsang Man Tung

Devising Dancers: Chan Lok Hin、Jonathan Hung Chun Lok

Video Director, Dop  & Editor:  Vincent Ip

Sound Composer: Shane Aspegren

Costume, Props & Set Designer: Audrey Ng

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I don’t mean it --- Alice Ma

“We know that they are lying, they know that they are lying, they even know that we know they are lying, we also know that they know we know they are lying too, they of course know that we certainly know they know we know they are lying too as well, but they are still lying.” - Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Choreographer & Dancer: Alice Ma

Video Director& Dop: Vincent Ip

Composer & Sound Designer:  Leung Po Wing

Costume & Props Designer: Luise Yau^

Make-up & Hair Stylist: Jadeson Fu

Rehearsal Assistant & Editor: Christy Poinsettia Ma

Artistic Adviser: Ata Wong Chun Tat

^By kind permission of the Hong Kong Dance Company

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Producer

Jamie Wu

Presenter

Hong Kong Dance Alliance

DanceHub Lecture Series: Practical Handbook for Dance Practitioners

DanceHub Lecture Series makes a glory return! Hong Kong Dance Alliance (HKDA) has invited three experts to share their professional knowledge and experience in mediation, insurance and legal issues. Participants would be able to learn more about practical information other than artistic creation. Friends from different performing disciplines are also welcome.

To register for any of the sessions, please complete the application form below. We shall send you an email with registration confirmation and payment details.
Don't miss the chance, reserve your seats in advance!

►Online Registration Form

https://forms.gle/crszNSmwmsGs5K6DA

►Event Details
Session 1: Win-win resolution of disputes
Date & Time: 18 May 2021 (Tue) 7:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Mediation Centre (Room 504, 5/F, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central)
Speaker: Dr. Law Wai Hung Francis (President of Hong Kong Mediation Centre)
- Introducing the aim and function of mediation
- Explaining the process of mediation
- Illustrating the significance of mediation in performing arts

Session 2: Comprehensive protection & planning for your future
Date & Time: 25 May 2021 (Wed) 7:00pm
Venue: Garage Wanchai Lockhart (Beverly House, 1/F & 2/F, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai)
Speaker: Mr. Si Chor Kit Freddie (Professional Insurance Agent)
- Explaining the function and importance of insurance for rehearsals and performances
- Displaying how insurance can protect arts practitioners and how to establish long-term plans
- Introducing different types of insurance for activities and their corresponding content

Session 3: Legal issues for online performances
Date & Time: 2 June 2021 (Tue) 7:00pm
Venue: Art and Culture Outreach (ACO) (14/F, Foo Tak Building, 365-367 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai)
Speaker: Mr. Fan Hoi Kit Alex (HK Dance Alliance Honorary Legal Advisor)
- Identifying copyright and its related regulations
- Introducing copyright issues related to arts
- Revealing legal issues for online performances
 

►Registration deadline
Session 1: 12/5/2021 (Wed) 5pm
Session 2: 19/5/2021 (Wed) 5pm
Session 3: 26/5/2021 (Wed) 5pm

►Language
Cantonese

►Fee
HKDA Members: Free Admission
Non-members: $90/session; 10% off for any two sessions (Total $162); 20% off for all the three sessions (Total $216)
*Join the HKDA 2021-22 membership now with an annual fee of HKD$200 to enjoy extra TWO months' complimentary membership starting from May 2021, as well as FREE admission offer to all three sessions of this Lecture Series.
Application and member benefits: http://www.hkdanceall.org/?a=group&id=be_a_member
*No refund will be accepted once the registration has been confirmed

Enquiries

hkdancealliance@gmail.com

2267 6631

Dance Sector Gathering

Since our gathering in April last year, the dance sector has continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those working in dance education.

Daniel Yeung（楊春江）, the Chairman of the Dance Art Form Group of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, would like to meet with all members of the dance sector again to discuss long-term support plans and development. He would also like to introduce the new grant category “Research / Archiving / Critique / Publication in Dance” of HKADC – which targets dance teachers and also dance artists who had to cancel their productions last year.

Details

Date: 7 May 2021 (Friday)

Time: 16:00 - 18:00

Venue: CCDC Dance Centre

In response to the development of the pandemic and relevant disease prevention measures, there will be a quota on the number of attendees. Interested parties please send your name, contact number and affiliated organisation (if any) to admin@hkdanceall.org so the Alliance can arrange accordingly. Seats will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. A registration confirmation will be sent to you via email.

*Special thanks to CCDC Dance Centre for sponsoring the venue

Enquiries

admin@hkdanceall.org

2267 6631