Vol.25-3：Dancing with Different Bodies
【Editorial】
It is my belief that any body can dance, whatever that body is like. The definition of dance can be very broad, and there are no limits to dancing freely. Even though dancing bodies may be of different kinds, they are all worthy of being appreciated, understood, acknowledged and embraced. In a world full of conflict, people deserve to be shown honesty and kindness.
If we are truly going to dance together, we must open up our minds – the differences between us are where the story lies. The FOCUS section of this issue explores the development of inclusive arts and dance in Hong Kong and the challenges faced along the way through a roundtable with practitioners from different disciplines. As well as examining what has already been achieved, we look ahead to future possibilities. The overseas case study of a professional wheelchair dance company is very inspiring and expands our ideas of what the dancing body can be, while using dance as therapy is another way to demonstrate its potential power. I hope that all these aspects will open the reader’s eyes to what is already happening and that much more is yet to come.
The OBSERVATION section is also a must read, packed with articles. Will dance theatre for infants and toddlers be the starting point for physical development, letting them dance before they learn to walk? The dance artist’s journey of reflection and self-exploration and the experiences and sharing of the participants, not only serves as a record, but also provides material for new creations. Curators of international festivals play an important role in enabling Hong Kong artists to connect with audiences overseas. All these articles have been specially put together by our editorial team for our readers to know more about the possibilities of dance. In addition to Ivy Tsui’s regular COLUMN, the final chapter of “Ergao: Kung Hei Fat Choy” series reveals the curatorial concept of the curator in Dance Curating in Asia. Our commissioned photographer, Lee Wai-leung, continues to surprise us with his wonderful contributions to the cover. In the photo, two dancers with contrasting styles embody the artistry of the human body, revealing the boundless potential of dance.
Editor
Bernice Chan
【Contents】
FOCUS: Dancing with Different Bodies
Roundtable Discussion: Introduction and Development of Inclusive Dance in Hong Kong
Guests: Scarlette Cheng, Mimi Lo, Augustine Mok
Moderator: Tomas Tse
Transcipt: dance journal/hk Editorial Team
Text: Michelle Chan
Dancing with Different Bodies; Propel Dance
Text: Helen Mason
(There are other sections in the journal and articles may be available in English. Please visit https://www.dancejournalhk.com/article/categories/25-3-issue)
