●Duration is 100 mins with 20 mins intermission.
●Suitable for age 7+.Children under age 7 need to be accompanied by an adult.
●Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
●10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
●25% off for Weiwuying Youth member
●Applicable for Weiwuying Unlimited member
For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
EXCHANGE a collaboration between Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan and TAO Dance Theater
The last program Lin Hwai-min curates before his retirement from Cloud Gate broadens the horizons of the company and brings to its audience the unexpected and the enthralling.
In addition to presenting his Autumn River, Lin invited two choreographers at their innovative heights—Tao Ye, the artistic director of TAO Dance Theater, and Cheng Tsung-lung, Lin's successor—to choregraph for each's troupes, culminating with Tao's 12, staged by Cloud Gate dancers and Cheng's Multiplication, performed by TAO dancers.
Cloud Gate recently won the “Outstanding Company Award” of the prestigious National Dance Award, UK, while TAO Dance Theater has performed in more than 40 countries, acclaimed by The Times as a “radical new presence” on the contemporary dance scene.
Three world premieres by visionary choreographers and performed by two celebrated companies, EXCHANGE presents heart-stopping moments of wonder and discovery you cannot miss.
CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN
When you're talking about Cloud Gate, magic is not too strong a word. - Time Out London
Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer Lin Hwai-min adopted this classical name for the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community.
The 24 dancers comprising Cloud Gate receive training in meditation; Qi Gong, an ancient breathing exercise; internal martial arts; modern dance; ballet; and calligraphy. Through Lin Hwai-min's choreographies the company transforms ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.
Cloud Gate has toured extensively with frequent engagements at the Next Wave Festival in New York, the Sadler's Wells Theatre and Barbican Centre in London, the Moscow Chekhov International Theatre Festival, the Movimentos International Dance Festival in Germany and the Internationales Tanzfest NRW directed by Pina Bausch. Chosen by the Critics' Circle, Cloud Gate won “Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company” in the 2018 National Dance Award, UK.
TAO Dance Theater
Abstract moves evoke a hallucinogenic universe. - The Guardian London
Called by The Times “a radical new presence” on the contemporary dance scene, TAO Dance Theater is one of most eye-catching companies in the world. It was founded by Tao Ye, Duan Ni and Wang Hao in 2008. The artistic director Tao Ye has since created the “Numerical Series,” which has toured in more than forty countries and over one hundred arts festivals, receiving high acclaim. Among the venues TAO Dance Theater has performed in are Lincoln Center Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, Sydney Opera House and Theatre de la Ville in Paris. TAO Dance Theater has received commissions from festivals and theaters in Europe; five of them came from Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, which also named the company a “Next Wave Associate” from 2012 to 2014.
LIN Hwai-min / choreographer of Autumn River
Lin Hwai-min founded Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan in 1973 and has led the company to international prominence. Among numerous awards and honors he has received are Samuel H. Scripps /American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement; the John D. Rockefeller Award, New York; the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, France, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Movimentos Dance Festival, Germany. He has also been celebrated by Time magazine as one of Asia's Heroes. At the end of 2019, Lin will step down as the artistic director of Cloud Gate. Cheng Tsung-lung will succeed him to take the reins of the company.
TAO Ye / choreographer of 12
Tao Ye founded TAO Dance Theater in 2008. Inspired by Oriental thought, he has developed “Circular Movement System” in combination with his minimalist dance works. Tao's company was invited to perform at Lincoln Center Festival when he was aged 27, and has since toured more than 40 countries, winning high acclaims. From 2012 to 2014, he was a “New Wave Associates” artist with Sadler's Wells Theatre, London.
CHENG Tsung-lung / choreographer of Multiplication
From hawking slippers on the streets of Taipei in childhood, Cheng Tsung-lung has grown into the artistic director of Cloud Gate 2 since 2014. Inspired by the dynamics of street life, his breathtaking works have been acclaimed as a fresh and unique voice in the international dance world. He will succeed as the artistic director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan since 2020 after Lin Hwai-min retires from the post, and lead the company touring across Frence, UK and Sweden.
Creative and Production Team
Autumn River / LIN Hwai-min
Performed by senior Cloud Gate dancers
12 / TAO Ye
Performed by Cloud Gate dancers
Multiplication / CHENG Tsung-lung
Performed by TAO dancers
Photo by 劉振祥
Sponsor
EXCHANGE a collaboration between Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan and TAO Dance Theater
The last program Lin Hwai-min curates before his retirement from Cloud Gate broadens the horizons of the company and brings to its audience the unexpected and the enthralling.
In addition to presenting his Autumn River, Lin invited two choreographers at their innovative heights—Tao Ye, the artistic director of TAO Dance Theater, and Cheng Tsung-lung, Lin's successor—to choregraph for each's troupes, culminating with Tao's 12, staged by Cloud Gate dancers and Cheng's Multiplication, performed by TAO dancers.
Cloud Gate recently won the “Outstanding Company Award” of the prestigious National Dance Award, UK, while TAO Dance Theater has performed in more than 40 countries, acclaimed by The Times as a “radical new presence” on the contemporary dance scene.
Three world premieres by visionary choreographers and performed by two celebrated companies, EXCHANGE presents heart-stopping moments of wonder and discovery you cannot miss.
CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN
When you're talking about Cloud Gate, magic is not too strong a word. - Time Out London
Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer Lin Hwai-min adopted this classical name for the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community.
The 24 dancers comprising Cloud Gate receive training in meditation; Qi Gong, an ancient breathing exercise; internal martial arts; modern dance; ballet; and calligraphy. Through Lin Hwai-min's choreographies the company transforms ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.
Cloud Gate has toured extensively with frequent engagements at the Next Wave Festival in New York, the Sadler's Wells Theatre and Barbican Centre in London, the Moscow Chekhov International Theatre Festival, the Movimentos International Dance Festival in Germany and the Internationales Tanzfest NRW directed by Pina Bausch. Chosen by the Critics' Circle, Cloud Gate won “Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company” in the 2018 National Dance Award, UK.
TAO Dance Theater
Abstract moves evoke a hallucinogenic universe. - The Guardian London
Called by The Times “a radical new presence” on the contemporary dance scene, TAO Dance Theater is one of most eye-catching companies in the world. It was founded by Tao Ye, Duan Ni and Wang Hao in 2008. The artistic director Tao Ye has since created the “Numerical Series,” which has toured in more than forty countries and over one hundred arts festivals, receiving high acclaim. Among the venues TAO Dance Theater has performed in are Lincoln Center Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, Sydney Opera House and Theatre de la Ville in Paris. TAO Dance Theater has received commissions from festivals and theaters in Europe; five of them came from Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, which also named the company a “Next Wave Associate” from 2012 to 2014.
LIN Hwai-min / choreographer of Autumn River
Lin Hwai-min founded Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan in 1973 and has led the company to international prominence. Among numerous awards and honors he has received are Samuel H. Scripps /American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement; the John D. Rockefeller Award, New York; the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, France, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Movimentos Dance Festival, Germany. He has also been celebrated by Time magazine as one of Asia's Heroes. At the end of 2019, Lin will step down as the artistic director of Cloud Gate. Cheng Tsung-lung will succeed him to take the reins of the company.
TAO Ye / choreographer of 12
Tao Ye founded TAO Dance Theater in 2008. Inspired by Oriental thought, he has developed “Circular Movement System” in combination with his minimalist dance works. Tao's company was invited to perform at Lincoln Center Festival when he was aged 27, and has since toured more than 40 countries, winning high acclaims. From 2012 to 2014, he was a “New Wave Associates” artist with Sadler's Wells Theatre, London.
CHENG Tsung-lung / choreographer of Multiplication
From hawking slippers on the streets of Taipei in childhood, Cheng Tsung-lung has grown into the artistic director of Cloud Gate 2 since 2014. Inspired by the dynamics of street life, his breathtaking works have been acclaimed as a fresh and unique voice in the international dance world. He will succeed as the artistic director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan since 2020 after Lin Hwai-min retires from the post, and lead the company touring across Frence, UK and Sweden.
Creative and Production Team
Autumn River / LIN Hwai-min
Performed by senior Cloud Gate dancers
12 / TAO Ye
Performed by Cloud Gate dancers
Multiplication / CHENG Tsung-lung
Performed by TAO dancers
Photo by 劉振祥
Sponsor
●Duration is 100 mins with 20 mins intermission.
●Suitable for age 7+.Children under age 7 need to be accompanied by an adult.
●Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
●10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
●25% off for Weiwuying Youth member
●Applicable for Weiwuying Unlimited member
For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
