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Tracking Focus, Corporeal Signals in Dance
The existence of "the self" emerges from consciousness, yet the body predates our self-awareness, making it far older. Even as our sense of self fades with age, the body remains our companion until the end. Through education and socialization, our consciousness has come to dominate our physical awareness, creating a disconnect. Yet the body keeps sending signals of varying intensity. Dance offers a vital path to rebuild this connection and examine our relationship with our bodies. This gave rise to the theme "Dance, the History of Body," exploring how dance films reflect on body and identity.
What Would Your Nutcracker Be in Taiwan?
Every dancer remembers their first Nutcracker. For some, it was "Spanish Hot Chocolate," and for others, it was being the second "Snowflake" from the left.
Different Layers of Taste: Dance a Dance from My Yellow Skin
A friend once gave me a yellow-brown, palm-sized pastry. At first, I assumed it had a red-bean filling and so just took a bite without thinking twice. But I was surprised to find that inside were three distinct flavors: salty pork floss, sweet mochi, and sweet red-bean puree. This combination of salty and sweet enveloped in the springy, al-dente pastry prompted me to take a close look to see what a rarity it was for its capacity to hold so many different flavors in such a small space.
STRAVINSKY Would Post an Instagram Story If He Saw - Firebird and Rite of Spring
When it comes to STRAVINSKY, most people think of Rite of Spring. It is said that at the 1913 premiere, the audience was first amazed, then enraged, protesting quite raucously. The piece was viewed as too weird with its dissonant music and odd form of ballet. The audience was genuinely offended.
Arts Talk | Lecture Sidenotes for May and June
While dance is the term we use, it's more about a journey into body exploration. In May and June, "Arts Talk" welcomed the Artistic Director of Dance Forum Taipei, PING Heng, and HORSE's choreographer, SU Weichia. They discussed the intricate bond between daily life and the art of dance...
Dance en Scene, from Asia to the World
Twelve short dance films have been produced here throughout the three years of the pandemic. Through international collaboration, we have carried on the dynamic of performance through the form of dance films and showcased our work from Asia to the world.
Get Past Life's Mishaps—Start Dancing!
On the afternoon of September 18, I was giving a lecture on the third floor of the Kaohsiung Public Library about everything from the planning to the performance of the program Bolero in Kaohsiung this summer.
Island connection: Body online
Connection is the beginning of emotion for humans. Dance is a frequency that human bodies share. This island is where we live and where we connect with humans from other places in the world.