Mui Cheuk-yin—SOLO
Schedule
Thu Mar 27 2025 at 08:15 pm to 09:15 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre | Hong Kong, HK
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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗠𝘂𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘂𝗸-𝘆𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵
A seasoned veteran who traverses classical and modern dance, iconic Hong Kong dancer and choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin is the perfect embodiment of “east meets west” aesthetics. In 1998, at the invitation of legendary dancer Pina Bausch, she performed her early solo works 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘈 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 (1986) and 𝘌𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (1995). At the 2025 Hong Kong Arts Festival, Mui will re-create these two pieces, along with 𝘈𝘴 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 (1994), presenting three solos which have become modern dance classics in Hong Kong.
With a background in Chinese classical dance, Mui experienced her first breakthrough when she created her critically acclaimed first solo piece 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘈 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮, which combined her classical training with a newfound passion for modern dance following her studies in New York. Inspired by Pai Hsien-yung’s eponymous short story, the performance portrays the forlornness of a retired Kun opera singer with a confident grace.
Not easily content, Mui then returned to New York, this time to master the art of postmodern dance and contact improvisation in particular. Soon, the piece 𝘌𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 was born, a robustly beautiful work that uses a traditional oil-paper umbrella and shredded paper to create an ethereal atmosphere onstage.
Her 1994 piece 𝘈𝘴 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 is a daring performance that draws from the concept of improvisation, turning aluminium foil—an everyday item—into a spectacular installation reminiscent of a shimmering waterfall, which sets off a series of organic, unscripted interactions with the material.
Capturing the essence of Mui’s poetic and creative energy, these three solo pieces are not to be missed by any lovers of dance. Mui’s performance is part of the Icons in Motion series that celebrates great dance soloists from across the world.
Tickets are available for purchase from 6 December 2024 at URBTIX
節目介紹
現代舞先鋒梅卓燕重覓初心
三支獨舞經典作完整重現
本港知名舞者兼編舞家梅卓燕，遊走東、西，穿梭傳統與現代，其自編自跳作品更是本地舞壇一道令人難忘的風景。她在上世紀八十至九十年代創作的獨舞作品，驚艷舞壇。1998 年，德國大師級舞者翩娜‧包殊非常喜歡《遊園驚夢》（1986）、《獨步》（1995）、《水銀瀉》（1994）這三支獨舞，並邀請了梅卓燕於烏珀塔爾演出前兩支舞。今次藝術節委約梅卓燕重塑這三部作品，驀然回首四十年，再為香港當代舞壇留下一片彩虹。
梅卓燕十四歲起在香港學習中國舞，到1990年首度遠赴美國學習現代舞，顛覆以往所學，二十六歲時創作首個編舞作品《遊園驚夢》，震撼舞界。對文學充滿熱情的她，以作家白先勇的同名短文為靈感，身穿旗袍，執扇獨舞，演繹中年崑曲女伶藍田玉惆悵若失的情感。 梅卓燕其後再次到紐約學習後現代舞，以及接觸「即興技巧」。她創作出《獨步》，以紙傘借喻為家，與傘共舞，一開一合間，舞台紙屑翻飛，營造宋代女詞人李清照詩詞的淒美意境。
而《水銀瀉》則是梅卓燕的「即興」實驗，她把錫紙這尋常日用品轉化為舞台裝置，舞者毫無前設地與物料互動，在閃鑽般的「水簾」前舞動。
門票由2024年12月6日起於城市售票網公開發售
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Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR,Hong KongEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
