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"Dance Tutorial Video Testing Ground"

Call for submission

"Dance Tutorial Video Testing Ground" is a project presented by Hong Kong Dance Alliance in response to the dance community situation under the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alliance is showing support to the dance community with this project, hope to encourage dance tutors to research on how dance tutorials could be adapted to video/digital format in a creative way and provide free tutorials for general public to dance/exercise at home.

This project would not be only beneficial to dance tutors and dance students, general public who are interested in dance and workout whom could not attend physical dance lessons due to COVID-19 would also be benefited.

A research fee of HKD 2,000 will be offered to the applicant who submitted the dance video which is later be selected to share on the Alliance Facebook Page. A total of 15 quotas are available.

Details of important dates [Last updated on 7 May 2020]

• Application: 21 Apr – 17 May 2020
• Notify Results: 18 May 2020
• Video Launching: 18 May – 15 Jun 2020
• Payment to Tutors: 18 May – 15 Jun 2020

Video requirements

• Teaching Language: Cantonese or English
• Dance genres including but not limited to: Ballet, Chinese dance, Street dance, Jazz, Contemporary, Yoga etc.
• The submitted dance tutorial video(s) shall remain unlisted on any media platforms or for private use only before the notification of selection result and before the publication by the Alliance.

If you are interested, please submit your dance tutorial videos on or before 17 May 2020 (Sun)! A a single or series of tutorial videos are welcomed!

Application and video submission form:

https://forms.gle/w9gNrDdfdYz9EiUV8

Enquiries: Ms Yvonne Yau

(+852 2267 6733 / yvonne@hkdanceall.org)

"Dance Tutorial Video Testing Ground"

Call for submission

"Dance Tutorial Video Testing Ground" is a project presented by Hong Kong Dance Alliance in response to the dance community situation under the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alliance is showing support to the dance community with this project, hope to encourage dance tutors to research on how dance tutorials could be adapted to video/digital format in a creative way and provide free tutorials for general public to dance/exercise at home.

This project would not be only beneficial to dance tutors and dance students, general public who are interested in dance and workout whom could not attend physical dance lessons due to COVID-19 would also be benefited.

A research fee of HKD 2,000 will be offered to the applicant who submitted the dance video which is later be selected to share on the Alliance Facebook Page. A total of 15 quotas are available.

Details of important dates

• Application: 21 Apr – 10 May 2020
• Notify Results: 11 May 2020
• Video Launching: 11 May – 8 Jun 2020
• Payment to Tutors: 11 May – 8 Jun 2020

Video requirements

• Teaching Language: Cantonese or English
• Dance genres including but not limited to: Ballet, Chinese dance, Street dance, Jazz, Contemporary, Yoga etc.
• The submitted dance tutorial video(s) shall remain unlisted on any media platforms or for private use only before the notification of selection result and before the publication by the Alliance.

If you are interested, please submit your dance tutorial videos on or before 10 May 2020 (Sun)! A a single or series of tutorial videos are welcomed!

Enquiries: Ms Yvonne Yau (+852 2267 6733 / yvonne@hkdanceall.org)

Sudhee Liao: Dancers Audition

Choreographer Sudhee Liao is looking for 2-3 dancers to join her coming up New Force in Motion performance in September 2020.

If you are interested in improvisation and expanding the possibilities between the body and objects, please come and join us!

► Audition Details

Date: 16/1/2020 (Thu)

Time: 10:00-12:30

Venue: Studiodanz (Kowloon)

Address: Workshop B, 5/F, Tontex Industrial Building, 2-4 Sheung Hei Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon

► Requirements

- Performing experience is necessary

- Contemporary dance, theater or movement background is preferred

► Audition Format

- Movement improvisation, working with an object (to be given)

- Interview

**Dress code: sportswear or anything that is comfortable

►Performance Details

Rehearsal Period: 2/2020-9/2020

Performance Period: 9/2020

Performance Venue: Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre

►Application Method

Application Form: Click Here

Deadline: 13/1/2020 (Mon)

Enquiries:

Atti Au

atti@hkdanceall.org/ 2267 6631

Photo: Jesse Clockwork

A Dance Journey - Hong Kong Dance Alliance Fellowship

Most local choreographers work as freelance artists without any regular support from art managers, administrators, or agents. The increasing overseas exchange opportunities for local dance talents have also intensified the need for agency support and professional guidance. The Alliance is very keen on supporting artists by providing holistic administrative assistance and management that takes into account artistic goals for potential candidates in need. It is also eager to instigate open dialogue with dance artists on innovative projects and ways and means to develop sustainable support for projects and artists.

The fellowship aims to:

• Match new choreographic talents with senior dance practitioners as their mentors to provide guidance and artistic development advice.
• Provide in-kind publicity, brand building and administration support for projects artists are planning to engage in, to help them advance their careers.
• Offer assistance to selected choreographic artists in broadening their artistic development, clarifying their aims and vision, and identifying and gaining the skills and knowledge needed to nurture their careers.

Eligibility

All local choreographers who are willing to commit to consistent engagement with dance are eligible to apply. Graduates from local institutes of performing arts who are eager to start developing their career in choreography are also eligible to apply.

Period

Early February 2020: Announcement of successful applicants and first review meeting ( to discuss planning and direction for projects) 

February – June 2020: Mentoring sessions, representation and networking, publicity and administrative support

How to apply

Call for applications is open until 7 February 2020.

Interested applicants please send a brief introduction of the proposed project for which you are applying for the fellowship (in a Word document / PDF file), attaching your English resume and 3 video excerpts from your latest production (if any) to: admin@hkdanceall.org

You can also apply by filling in the online application here.

The introduction of the project could be but not limit to: Reasons of applying/Concept and framework of proposal/Expected outcome. All applications will be reviewed by the Selection panelists from the Hong Kong Dance Alliance.

Enquiries:

2267 6631 / admin@hkdanceall.org

Hong Kong Dance Alliance (HKDA) announces the Call for Nominations for the Hong Kong Dance Awards 2020. The Hong Kong Dance Awards were established in 1999 to pay tribute to outstanding work by individual artists and dance organizations in new productions throughout the year, as well as acknowledge distinction in other activities related to dance and the Hong Kong dance community.

Call for Nominations

Nominations in thirteen award categories are open for submission by anyone – from dance practitioners to audience members. For the upcoming Hong Kong Dance Awards, an additional award, Outstanding Alternative Space Production will be established. The original award Outstanding Dance Education, Youth Dance, Community Dance, or Environmental Dance will be revised as Outstanding Dance Education or Community Dance. All Hong Kong dance artists and practitioners, and any persons contributing to Hong Kong dance productions are eligible as nominees. Following the close of nominations, a shortlist, determined by a secret ballot of distinguished experts from a wide range of disciplines in the dance field, will be announced in early 2020.

Establishment of Cash Prize for Tom Brown Emerging Choreographer Award

Hong Kong Dance Alliance is pleased to announce the establishment of a cash prize for the Tom Brown Emerging Choreographer Award. Donated by the Tom Brown Memorial Fund, the HKD$20,000 cash prize is a token to encourage awarded choreographers to continue their work. It will be presented starting from the upcoming Hong Kong Dance Awards Presentation, while the former two Emerging Choreographer awardees have received the prize retrospectively. Many thanks to the Tom Brown Memorial Fund for the continued support to the dance industry.

Hong Kong Dance Awards 2020 Presentation & Gala Performance

The Awards will be announced and presented at the Hong Kong Dance Awards 2020 Presentation & Gala Performance, which will be held at Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium on 17 April 2020 (Friday). Artists honoured in the past include companies such as City Contemporary Dance Company, Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Dance Company, and Unlock Dancing Plaza; choreographers such as Helen Lai, Mui Cheuk-yin, Yuri Ng, Yang Yuntao, and emerging choreographers such as K.T. Yau and Hugh Cho.

The nomination period closes on 3 January 2020 (Friday). Interested parties can complete the nomination form and submit through email to admin@hkdanceall.org, by post or submit in-person to Hong Kong Dance Alliance Office (7/F, 26-28 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon), or submit online nomination form.

For more information, please click here.

‘New Force in Motion’ Series: Joseph Lee, Terry Tsang, Tsang Wing Fai

‘New Force in Motion’ Series:

‘New Force in Motion’ presents new dance works of emerging choreographers. This year, it aims to offer a professional platform for young choreographers to showcase choreography, encourage development, and stimulate creativity through artistic mentoring and collaborative research. It is presented by LCSD and produced by Hong Kong Dance Alliance.

*****

Drifting

Drifting of mind in the midst of virtual reality

Choreographer/ Dancer: Joseph Lee

*****

Mo Ngaan Tai

With the eyes shut, we trace the contour of power and desire
 

Choreographer: Terry Tsang

*****

Infiltrated

Devoutly I pray, a rift is found between my palms

Choreographer: Tsang Wing Fai

*****
13* – 14.9.2019 8pm
14 – 15*.9.2019 3pm
Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre
*with post-performance talk
$180 Free Seating

The programme contains nudity scenes.
Recommended for ages 12 or above.


Presented by
Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Produced by
Hong Kong Dance Alliance
Hong Kong Dance Alliance is financially supported by the HKADC

Artistic Personnel Introduction

To capture the ephemeral in words -- for the dance writer, this has always been a difficult and exciting challenge. How can a dance review not only offer an opinion, or a visual and dramatic description, but also take the reader into the sense of movement in the performance? This workshop explores ways into looking at and writing about movement from both analytical and imaginative perspectives. The workshop comprises of explanation of concepts, reading examples of dance writing, viewing of videos and practical writing exercises.

【Event Details】

Date: 6/ 11, 18 (Tue) (The course includes 2 sessions)
Time: 8 – 10 pm
Venue: IATC (HK) Multi-functional Space
(Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre L3-06C, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei)

Quota: 20
Hosts: Gary Gordon and Acty Tang (Editors of dance journal/hk)
Target group: Writers who are interested in writing dance
Language: Cantonese and English

【Fee】
Non-member -- $ 300
Hong Kong Dance Alliance Member 及and
IATC (HK) Member -- $ 200

【Application Method】
Online registration: https://forms.gle/2Z1vwtpmFErwjuYFA
Deadline: 2019.6.8 (Sat)

Organizer: Hong Kong Dance Alliance
In collaboration with: IATC (HK)

Hong Kong Dance Alliance and IATC(HK) are financially supported by the HKADC

21st Hong Kong Dance Awards Presentation and Gala Performance

The Gala Performance includes outstanding excerpts from:

Excerpt from ALICE (in wonderland) by the Hong Kong Ballet,

Dazzling Desert (Uyghur Folk Dance) by Hong Kong Dance Company,

Excerpt from Winterreise by City Contemporary Dance Company, and

Students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts School of Dance.

21st Hong Kong Dance Awards Presentation and Gala Performance

Date: 18 April 2019 (Thursday)

Time: 8pm

Venue: Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre

Tickets: $170, $120

Photos

Credit: Worldwide Dancer Project

Local choreographer Terry Tsang and Fai Tsang are looking for 3-4 dancers to join each of their upcoming performance!(total 6-8 dancers needed) The audition will be held on 30 January 2019 (Wed).

If you... are looking for breakthroughs, willing to think outside the box and have stage performance experience, please come and dance with us!

► Audition Details
Date: 30/1/2019 (Wed)
Time: 09:30-13:00
Venue: Studiodanz (Kowloon)
Address: Workshop B, 5/F, Tontex Industrial Building, 2-4 Sheung Hei Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon

***Dress code***
First Part: Causal sports wear
Second Part: Costumes of Terry’s piece will expose excessive skin, interested dancers please bring a set of tights for the audition. (e.g. Topless and tight shorts for male, bra-top and tight shorts for female)

► Performance Details
Rehearsal Period: 3/2019–9/2019
Performance Period: 9/2019
Performance Venue: Kwai Tsing Theatre Blackbox Theatre

► Application Method
Application Form: Click Here
Deadline: 27/1/2019 (Sun)
Selected candidates will be contacted through email.

Enquiries:
Thalia Wong
thalia@hkdanceall.org/ 2267 6631

Photo: Worldwide Dancer Project, Mak Cheong Wai @Moon 9 Image

11-12/1/2019 (Fri – Sat) 8pm

Ko Shan Theatre New Wing Auditorium
$200 
Ticket Sales Start: 3/12/2018


Linear

A brand new choreography of ’Classifiable Movement’

In my body, substance is transformed
In my mind, space is set

Choreographer/ Dancer: Chen Kai
Installation Designer: Joe Chan Kiu Hong
Composer: Charlotte Chiu
Lighting Designer: Billy Wong
Acknowledgement: Lee Siu Ching Arts Donation


《I.I.I》 In Ideal Illusion

Absent in reality,

Present with imagination

Choreographer: KT Yau Ka Hei
Devising Dancers: Chan Lok Hin, Kingsan Lo, Tsang Wing Fai
Lighting Designer: Billy Wong
Sound Designer: Sham Chung Tat
 

◆ Springboard Showcase ◆ 

Presented by Hong Kong Dance Alliance, 'Springboard Showcase' is a residency program and creative platform targeting mid-career local choreographers.

◆ Discount Schemes ◆ 
Half-price tickets available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.

30% off for members of Hong Kong Dance Alliance; 20% off for Prestige members of Hong Kong Dance Company, 10% off for Friends of Hong Kong Ballet, CCDC ‘Dance Inspirations’ members and ‘Student Dance Inspirations’ members and HKAPA Alumni Association members.

10% off for each 5-10 standard tickets; 20% off for 11-19 standard tickets; 30% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers. Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.


◆ Important Information ◆ 
This program contains nudity scenes.
Recommended for aged 12 or above.
The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Latecomers will only be admitted until a suitable break or the intermission.

The presenter reserves the right to change the program and substitute artists.

Program Enquiries: 2267 6631 / www.hkdanceall.org 
Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk


Presented and Produced by: Hong Kong Dance Alliance
This production is financially supported by the HKADC
Acknowledgement: Leisure and Cultural Services Department