Hong Kong Dance Company Presents The Works Of Emerging Choreographers With TALE OF THREE CITIES

Featuring shining talent from Hong Kong, Taitung and Seoul, Tale of Three Cities delves into the history of time-honoured cultures. Retracing our roots and contemplating modern life, the dance performance depicts our innate longing to return to nature. Dance Master and Choreographer of the Hong Kong Dance Company, Xie Yin, along with internationally acclaimed choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, member of the Paiwan tribe in Taitung, and emerging Korean choreographer Han Hyo-lim set to explore the potential of the body within the context of intangible heritage - telling stories about their homes through the body.

Hong Kong Dance Company "Four Seasons"

Once the Fragrant Harbour of the Orient, we celebrate its rich soil that has nurtured generations of people. Yet, as the seasons come and fade, how far have we drifted from our essence? The cycle of life births death and rebirths... Experience the four seasons as dancers embrace each note with classic movements. Where will the wind take us next, away from the banality of everyday life?

Bulareyaung Dance Company "Qaciljay" (Taitung)

Celebrating the Paiwan culture, Qaciljay means 'stones' in the indigenous language, and refers to the pristine landscape of eastern Taiwan. Inspired by traditional songs and dances of the tribal community, the dancers were taught how to cultivate the land in order to nourish their bodies. Holding hands and chanting ferociously, the dance illustrates the sacred union of the indigenous people and the earth.

Han Dance Project "Furious Sea - Memory on Ube" (Seoul)

The dance commemorates the victims of the 1942 Chosei Coal Mine disaster, remembered for the anguish they suffered.

The Hong Kong Dance Company is presenting Tale of Three Cities at the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium from 2 to 4 February 2018.

Tell your tale: A time of rediscovery and reflection

From 13 December 2017 until 13 January 2018, the Hong Kong Dance Company will co-present "Shadows of the City" film photography competition with Lomography. This is an open call to all avid photographers to capture their favourite things about the city, whether it's the people, views or objects. Winners will get a chance to win the Lomo'Instant camera and tickets to Tales of Three Cities dance performance. Selected woks will also be exhibited.

The Hong Kong Dance Company will also present a Meet-the-Artists Luncheon at Cobo House on 13 January 2018. Our choreographers will come from all corners of the world to share their personal stories, inspirations and behind-the-scenes secrets. More information will follow.

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About the Artists

Xie Yin, Hong Kong Dance Company

Xie Yin from the Hong Kong Dance Company is a two-time Hong Kong Dance Awards winner. Previously a principal dancer at the Company, Xie also served as the artistic coordinator and instructor for the Hong Kong Dance Company's Youth Troupe. Having created various large-scale children's dance dramas, Xie is now the Associate Choreographer at the Company and has since created many memorable dance dramas.

Bulareyaung Pagarlava, Bulareyaung Dance Company (Taitung)

Originally from the Paiwan tribe of Taiwan, Bulareyaung started his professional career as a dancer in Cloud Gate Theatre, and has since presented his work twice with the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York. He has frequently appeared at Vail International Dance Festival and the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

Han Hyo-lim, Han Dance Project (Seoul)

Han Hyo-lim is an emerging choreographer from South Korea. Winner of the Seoul International Dance Festival and Competition organised by the National Centre for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, she also founded Han Dance Project.