Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Lunar Halo by CHENG Tsung-lung
03/23(Sat)14:3003/24(Sun)14:30
Cloud Gate Artistic Director CHENG Tsung-lung first observed a lunar halo, when light is refracted through layers of ice crystals in the atmosphere to produce a sparkling ring around the moon. The phenomenon is thought to presage a storm and in some ancient societies is taken as a more foreboding sign of impending change.
Working with the Icelandic band Sigur Rós, CHENG explores the changes that are shaping our world today, particularly our increasing reliance on communicating through new technology. Performing to a hauntingly ethereal soundtrack, the dancers interact with each other -- in pairs, groups, or as an ensemble -- crafted a massive LED screen consisting of 80 interconnected panels that are filled with fluidly moving shapes, colors, and images so that their sheer physicality highlights one of the essential questions of our age: if we can satisfy our needs and desires with just a few taps of a screen, what is the purpose of the human body?
CHENG Tsung-lung
Artistic Director / Choreographer
Sigur Rós
Music
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Lunar Halo by CHENG Tsung-lung劉振祥
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Lunar Halo by CHENG Tsung-lung李佳曄
CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN
Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer LIN Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020, CHENG Tsung-lung succeeded LIN as the company’s Artistic Director. In 2023, Cloud Gate celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Choreography / CHENG Tsung-lung
Music / Sigur Rós
Music Direction / Kjartan Holm
Visual Design and Direction / Jam WU
Lighting Design / SHEN Po-hung
Video Design / Ethan WANG
Costume Design / CHEN Shao-yen
Commissioned by National Performing Arts Center, Taiwan R.O.C. - National Taichung Theater, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), National Theater & Concert Hall
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Lunar Halo by CHENG Tsung-lung
Dance
Approximate 65 minutes without intermission.
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※Approximate 65 minutes without intermission. Latecomers are kindly requested to follow the instructions for entry.
※Suggested for ages 12 and above
※The performance involves nudity, high-volume sound, and flashing lights among other special effects. Viewer discretion is advised.