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SUMMARY:BIRDY | HUNG DANCE (Taiwan)
LOCATION:The GRAND
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Springboard Performance\nBIRDY\nHUNG DANCE (Taiw
 an)\nNovember 26th\, The GRAND in Calgary\nPresented with community partne
 r Asian Heritage Foundation\nIn collaboration with Banff Centre for Arts
  and Creativity\, November 28th in Banff\nSpringboard Performance presents
  HUNG DANCE’s BIRDY in Calgary on November 26\, with a subsequent presen
 tation at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity on November 28\, as part of
  a regional collaboration connecting audiences and artists across Southern
  Alberta.\n \nBIRDY\, a captivating dance piece by LAI Hung-chung\, explo
 res the interplay of freedom and limitations within Taiwan's communities. 
 LAI delves into the subtle influences of emotions and historical echoes o
 n social harmony through a blend of societal dynamics and personal narrati
 ves. Using a cage and dreamer metaphor\, LAI bridges personal struggles wi
 th broader societal contexts. The deconstruction of traditional Peking ope
 ra props\, like the spear transformed into a cage-like “rattan pole\," s
 ymbolizes life's constraints. Incorporating the "Ling Zi" pheasant feather
 s\, traditionally signifying warrior might\, LAI reinterprets their meanin
 g to empower individuals to redefine their consciousness. This exploration
  of freedom and self-awareness is visually depicted through the imagery of
  the "Ling Zi\," subtly suggesting life's delicate balance between limitat
 ions and aspirations. \n \nSet to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chin
 ese classical music\, BIRDY reinterprets percussion and seamlessly blends 
 Tai Chi with contemporary dance. It portrays the journey from tradition to
  modernity and conveys a powerful message that in this era\, we can redefi
 ne class\, freedom\, and limitations while seeking balance and identity.\n
  \nHung Dance: Founded in 2017 by Artistic Director Lai Hung-Chung\, Hung
  Dance takes its name from the Chinese character 翃—meaning "to fly." T
 he Taiwanese contemporary dance company translates everyday life\, interna
 l emotions\, and physical states into a unique movement vocabulary that in
 tegrates Tai Chi principles with modern thought. Known for acclaimed featu
 re-length works like Boundless and the Taishin Arts Award-nominated See Yo
 u\, the company explores the delicate relationship between humanity and na
 ture\, bringing a distinct\, evocative vision to stages across the globe\n
 \nBoletos: https://www.showpass.com/birdy-hung-dance/
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