ODT Directors` Lab - Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd

28 February 2015
MEDIA RELEASE
“ODT Directors’ Lab” [ODT 总监实验室]
South Korea, Taiwan & Germany
23 – 29 March 2015
Aliwal Arts Centre
ODT Directors’ Lab is a new initiative by Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (ODT), a mentorship programme by
renowned Directors from Singapore and overseas to share their artistic expertise, personal life insights and
cultures with local young artistes. Having established their distinctive voices in artistic expression with their
companies based in different countries, these company directors are well-known for their choreography and
performance. ODT Directors’ Lab also provides an opportunity for these directors to come together to
exchange and explore new possibilities for their arts advancement.
With distinctive programming across a week, ODT Directors’ Lab 2015 focuses on collaboration, mentoring,
artiste development and audience engagement. It comprises of a 1-week mentorship by 3 Asian Male
Artistic Directors facilitated by Dr Danny Tan, more than 40 hours of choreographic rehearsal, 4 Master
Classes, 2 Performances and a Directors-in-Conversation, that will engage the Singapore dance community
and audiences. This is an initiative to support the local dance talents in their artistic development and
professional learning in dance.
The highlight for ODT Directors’ Lab 2015 will be a production - “Asian Male Voices II” 亚洲雄声系列 II,
presenting diversified and distinctive works by 3 eminent Asian Male Artistic Directors – Wu Chun-Hsien 吳
俊憲 (Germany), Park Na Hoon 朴罹训 (South Korea) & Lee Ming-Cheng 李名正 (Taiwan), and performed by
ODT Young Company.
With the choreographic experiences and artistic backgrounds of these choreographers, this production will
drive the learning spirits and energy of Singapore young dancers.
“As Odyssey’s Tan (Dr Danny Tan) says: When it comes to dance education, it’s really bai nian shu ren
(Mandarin for “it takes a hundred years to grow a person”). So what we should do is sustain the belief in
our people and perhaps 10 years later, he or she could be someone in the arts…”
The Straits Times Life! (Jan 2015)
More information at www.odysseydancetheatre.com and Facebook (Odt Dance Fiesta Sg / Odyssey Dance Sg)
Media Contacts – Ms Lo Pui Sze, Associate Artistic Director
O (65) 6221 5229 / E – [email protected]
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Annex A
Programme Outline
Programme
Venue
Cost
Ticketing Details /
Registration
Choreographic &
Rehearsal
ODT Studio @
Aliwal Arts
Centre (AAC)
Scholarship*
Nomination by the dance
institutions and companies/
Audition
Date
Time
24 – 27
Mar
Various
Timings
24 & 25
Mar
7.00pm –
8.30pm
Master Class
(Professional /
Advanced)
28 Mar
6.00pm –
7.30pm
Master Class
(Intermediate)
4.30pm –
6.00pm
Master Class
(Beginner)
5.45pm
Directors-InConversation
25 Mar
$30.00 / class
(20% discount
for 2 Master
Classes)
Various
venues
5.00pm
&
8.00pm
Performance
“Asian Male
Voices II”
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Multi Purpose Hall
@ AAC
28 Mar
$30.00 / class
Purchase tickets through
ODT Hotline: 62215516
$40.00*,
$30.00
(student)
(*20% discount
for Master Class
attendees)
Purchase tickets through
www.globaltickets.sg
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ODT Hotline: 62215516
^ Location of Aliwal Arts Centre: 28 Aliwal Street, Aliwal Arts Centre, S (199918)
*Scholarship is available for recommended dance students from local arts institutions.
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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT - ASIAN MALE VOICES II
Artistic Directors & Choreographers:
Lee Ming-Cheng 李名正 (Taiwan)
Park Na Hoon 朴罹训 (South Korea)
Wu Chun-Hsien 吳俊憲 (Germany)
Performers:
ODT Young Company
Date / Time:
28 March 2015, 5pm & 8pm
Venue:
Aliwal Arts Centre, Multi-Purpose Hall
Ticketing Details:
$40.00, $30.00 *(concession rate)
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(t) 6221 5516
“Asian Male Voices II” (亚洲雄声系列 II) presents 3 diversified and distinctive works by the 3 Asian Male Artistic
Directors – Wu Chun-Hsien 吳俊憲 (Germany), Park Na Hoon 朴罹训 (South Korea) & Lee Ming-Cheng 李名正 (Taiwan),
and performed by Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Young Company. A triple bill production that weaves the masculine
sentiments of these male artists based in different countries, audiences can expect the interesting display of diverse
contemporary dance works that delve into the energetic pulsing moves to indulging moments of reflective thoughts.
Into its second edition, “Asian Male Voices” continues to place its focus on the diversified choreographic
experiences and artistic backgrounds of prominent choreographers, while driving the learning spirits and energy of
these Singapore professional young dancers. Aligning with ODT’s continual efforts to elevate the benchmark of
local dance training and development through processes of artistic exchange, observation and sharing, this season
is a continuation of ODT Young Company major platforms such as “Seasons” (2014), “Somewhere II“ (2014), Asian
th
Male Voices (2013), Forte In Resonance I” (2012), and the 10 Anniversary: “Soaring Odyssey” (2011).
Past Performances of ODT Young Company:
SEASONS (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msgpdlVmLBs
ASIAN MALE VOICES (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-F18p8kg0I
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Annex B
Male Choreographers Platforms
Since 2002, ODT International has presented various male choreographers’ works to showcase their artistry
& voices as follows:
Production
Year
Venue
Xtraordinary Solos
2002
Jubilee Hall
Man - Power
2003
Esplanade
Theatre Studio
2004
Glass Hall,
Singapore Art
Museum
Wild Moves 1: Men
In Glass
Male Solo
Asian Male Voices
Asian Male Voices II
Choreographer(s)
Albert Tiong (Malaysia), Danny Tan (Singapore),
Lee Ming-Cheng (Taiwan), Park Hobin (South
Korea)
Albert Tiong (Malaysia), Jamie Redfern (Australia),
Lee Ming-Cheng (Taiwan), Zhuo Zihao (Singapore),
Danny Tan (Singapore), Wei Jun (Malaysia), Zhuo
Zihao (Singapore)
Milos Sofrenovic (Austria), Seo Dong Hyun (South
Korea), Zhuo Zihao (Singapore)
2013
University
Cultural Centre
Theatre
Wu Chun-Hsien (Taiwan/Germany), Danny Tan
(Singapore), Yu Ho Sik (South Korea)
2015
Multi-Purpose
Hall, Aliwal Arts
Centre
Lee Ming Cheng (Taiwan), Park Na Hoon (South
Korea), Wu Chun-Hsien (Germany)
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Annex C
Profile of International Artistic Directors
Mr Lee Ming-Cheng 李名正 (Taiwan)
Artistic Director & Choreographer, Body Expression Dance Theater
ODT Associate Artiste
Ming-Cheng Lee graduated from the Graduate School of Dance, Taipei
National University of the Arts (MFA) in 2008, with a major in
choreography. After completing further education at New York University
on a full scholarship obtained through the recommendation of Lin HwaiMin, Ming-Cheng Lee returned to his home country and founded the Body
Expression Dance Theater (Body EDT) in year 2000, serving as the artistic
director of the dance group and its main creator.
Ming-Cheng Lee is one of the most prolific choreographers in Taipei and recognized for creating art
works in an isolated and lonely style, focusing on his observation and concern for the living environment
and society. In May 2002, he was invited by the National Chiang Ka-Shek Cultural Centre to participate
as a choreographer/dancer for his dance work ‘Dressing Room’ in its annual event – EXPERIMENT 2002.
Formerly an ODT’s artiste-in-residence, Ming-Cheng had choreographed works for several ODT’s
platforms such as ‘Xtraordinary Solos’ & ‘Man-Power’ in 2002 and 2003 respectively. He had also
performed in Dr Danny Tan’s full-length repertoire – “Passion. Love.” Which was co-presented with
Singapore Art Museum in 2003. He is currently appointed as an Associate Artiste (Dance) of ODT.
Mr Park Na Hoon 朴罹训 (South Korea)
Artistic Director & Choreographer, Park Na Hoon Company
ODT Associate Artiste
Park Na Hoon currently serves as a Director, Lecturer and Choreographer
at Sung Kyun Kwan University (South Korea), while pursuing a PhD in
Interdisciplinary Programme - Performing Arts. In 2003, he was selected
by Arts Council Korea as an artiste to look out for which led to
subsequent opportunities for overseas studies and training. In 2004, he
was selected by the critics of Dance Forum as a distinguished
choreographer, granting him the accolade of the “Best Choreographer”.
In 2007, his work ‘Three Airs’ was selected as an award-winning piece to
be staged in the 3rd Performing Arts Market in Seoul. Na Hoon was also
selected as the 2008 recipient of the creation fund awarded by the Seoul
Foundation for Arts & Culture, and as the Korea-Finland Connection
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Participant in 2011. He also choreographed and performed ‘Lost Missing and Forgotten’ as part of
international relations in SID Festival.
An Associate Artiste with ODT since 2013, Park has created major works for ODT Main & Young
Companies for the launch of the 6th DanzINC Festival, and Summer DanceFit Festival 2013. His work
‘Two Male Strangers Touch’ was presented at the 7th Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta in Seoul
in 2013. Last December, one of his works - “4 Elements” was awarded by the Dance Association of
Korea as the one of the best seven works in South Korea for 2014. He has recently toured his
collaborative work – ‘Use Your Name’ with Yaron Shamir (Isreal) and Vito Alfarano (Italy) in Germany
(Berlin), which was commissioned by SIDANCE 2014.
Mr Wu Chun-Hsien 吳俊憲 (Germany)
Artistic Director & Choreographer, Double C Company
ODT Associate Artiste
Wu Chun-Hsien is the Artistic Director of DOUBLE C, a company based in
Germany and co-founded with Chrystel Guillebeaud (former soloist, Pina
Bausch Wuppertal Tanztheater)in 2000. He has since created various cochoreographed works such as ‘Hirnsturm’, ‘Couleur Encre’, ‘Afraid of a
power failure’ with Chrystel, as well as his own choreographies – ‘We’ll all
go to heaven’ and ‘REFLEX’.
A former soloist with the acclaimed Cloud Gate Dance Theatre from 19942000, Chun-Hsien had performed in several of Lin Hwai-Min’s
masterpieces including ‘Moon Water’, ‘Portraits of the Families’, and ‘Songs of the Wanderers’, after his
graduation from the National Institute of the Arts in Taipei. In 1998, Chun-Hsien was invited to
participate in the 25th Anniversary of the Pina Bausch Wuppertal Tanztheater. Since 2001, he received
several commissions for his works to premiere in Taiwan such as ‘not always 20’ at the 20th Anniversary
of the National Taipei Theater, and ‘Hand und Fuss’ that was performed in Jandl Festival in Wuppertal,
Germany.
He is an Associate Artiste with ODT since 2013, and a lecturer at the prestigious Folkwang University.
‘Asian Male Voices II’ is Chun-Hsien’s third project with ODT in Singapore, upon ‘Asian Male Voices’
(2012), and a collaborative project between Double C Co. & ODT - ‘Luftstruktur’ (2013) which was
presented in both Singapore and Germany as part of ODT’s 7th Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta.
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Annex D
Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd
www.odysseydancetheatre.com
Founded in 1999, Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (ODT), one of Asia Pacific’s foremost full-time
professional contemporary dance companies, is a strong advocate of local original dance works and has
represented Singapore as cultural ambassador in numerous festivals, conferences, arts markets and
cultural exchanges across the Asia Pacific, Europe and USA.
ODT has astounded local and international audiences on a number of accounts while the vision and
ambition of its works exhibit utmost commitment to professionalism and innovation. Dedicated to
bringing Asia's brightest young professional dancers to contribute to the cultural health of Singapore,
ODT has celebrated the region’s talent without being tied to portraits of nationalism.
ODT has earned wide respect for its consistency and extensive profile in delivering numerous
impressive initiatives and productions that have impacted many people’s lives. In addition to its pursuit
of excellence in contemporary dance, ODT’s illustrious records have demonstrated their passion and
determination in engaging global audiences through distinctive initiatives by its 3 divisions – ODT
International, Arts4youths and ODT Cares, supported by its performing arm - ODT Main and Young
Companies with a team of Associate Artistes.
ODT International
ODT International aspires to be the leader in the arts management business, with high standards of
international arts management and extensive range of services to our associates and clients. ODT
International has presented some of the region’s emerging and most prolific companies,
choreographers and artistes. With associates in America, Australia, Europe and Asia, ODT International
delivers an array of international capabilities including the management & touring of artistes, dance
companies; development and operation of biennial dance festivals; consulting, advisory and event
management work for artistes, arts institutions and corporations, and production of dance projects. Its
dance festivals include Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta which was incepted in 2001, while
DanzINC - International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival had its founding in 2004.
ODT International has created many milestones such as presenting the first Singapore dance festival on
tour (Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta 2011) in Singapore and Seoul. This festival had expanded
its tour to 6 cities in Asia and Europe in 2013. In early 2014, ODT International produced and directed
Nanyang Polytechnic’s dance musical “Viva!” with 400 performers at the Esplanade Theatre to critical
acclaim. ODT International had also produced the exquisite finale of the 6th DanzINC Festival –
“Moments” in November 2014, which was held in partnership with The Embassy of the Republic of
Korea, and in association with the Korea Festival 2014.
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ODT Young Company
“The oldest of the second companies here is Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Young Company, which was
set up in 2002…”
The Straits Times Life! (Jan 2015)
ODT Young Company – a pioneer in Singapore’s talent development for young dancers who exhibit
excellent capabilities towards their performance and technical abilities. Since inception in 2002, these
professionally-trained young dancers have performed on various local and international stages graced
by dignitaries and ambassadorial guests to critical acclaims as witnessed through the young company’s
10th anniversary celebration - “Soaring Odyssey” (2011), “Forte In Resonance” (2012) through an AsiaEurope collaboration season under the 5th DanzINC Festival, “Asian Male Voices” (2013), and “Seasons”
(2014) as part of the 6th DanzINC Festival. Outstanding dancers are given further opportunities to
perform and tour with ODT Main Company.
ODT Young Company regularly performs in Singapore Contemporary Dance Festivals – Xposition ‘O’
Contemporary Dance Fiesta and DanzINC – International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival,
and has received numerous commissions. In 2014, our young dancers were invited by People’s
Association to perform, with guest-of-honor Mr. Masagos Zulkilli (Senior Minister of State, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs) to grace the event. ODT Young Company is made up of
Singaporean casts– the cultural gem of Singapore youth dance.
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