“DOKKAEBI”, Global Collaboration Series I under 9th Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12019-11-01T22:29:29+08:00PeatixOdyssey Dance Theatre Ltd“DOKKAEBI”, Global Collaboration Series I under 9th Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiestatag:peatix.com,2017:event-2891372017-11-09T20:00:00SGT2017-11-09T20:00:00SGTPS: Tickets purchased through Peatix must be exchanged for a ticket at the Front-of-House (FOH).SynopsisA choreographic collaboration between Calvin Goh (Singapore) & YoungSoon Cho Jaquet (Switzerland) and performed by Odyssey Dance Theatre (Singapore) & Cie Nuna (Switzerland), “Dokkaebi”, a Korean popular legend, is used as a source of inspiration to profile the choreographic line of the show. The four interpreters will surround, accompany and collectively embody an abstract invisible moving body inspired by the Dokkaebi.About performing companiesOdyssey Dance Theatre (Singapore)Odyssey Dance Theatre, as one of Asia Pacific's foremost full-time professional contemporary dance companies, brilliantly synergies dance, inter-cultural styles, live music, visual arts and multimedia. Choreographic endeavours delve into Asian themes, intercultural explorations and subtle portrayal of human relationships.With its trademark - 'Innovation, Creativity and Precision', Odyssey Dance Theatre continues to astound global audiences with its vision and ambition, empowering Asia's promising young professional dancers, and celebrating the region's finest dance talents. Website: www.odysseydancetheatre.comCie Nuna (Switzerland)Cie Nuna was founded in 2003 in Lausanne by Swiss-Korean choreographer YoungSoon Cho Jaquet. Its repertoire consists of 16 choreographic pieces and performances & 2 dance pieces for young audiences. In 2011, the company signed a 3 years support convention with the State of Vaud. In the same year, YoungSoon Cho Jaquet was awarded the Prix de la relève by the Fondation vaudoise pour la culture. Website: http://www.cienuna.comAbout Xposition ‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta (since 2001)Since 2001, the biennial Xposition
‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta has placed strong emphasis on professional
dance-making and its impact on the local and regional dance scenes. With strong
international presence in a major local dance event, the public continues to
see lots of synergy, participation, cultural exchanges and dance appreciation
for the local and international contemporary dance in this iconic event in Asia
and Europe. With 8 editions across
sixteen years, the festival had expanded its reach by presenting more than 30 international
dance companies and more than 500 artists. Acclaimed works were presented at
diverse venues, from Black Box to major proscenium stages like the University
Cultural Centre Hall, and large scale outdoor events which were made accessible
to all. The range of global dances from around the world has helped to realign
the understanding of Contemporary Dance in Singapore and Asia. In November 2011, this
festival had gained new height with ‘Global Dance in Unison I’, presenting the
first Singapore's Dance Festival on tour to South Korea during 6th Xposition
‘O’ Contemporary Dance Fiesta which was supported by Singapore Embassy in
Seoul, The Republic of Korea Embassy in Singapore, National Arts Council, Korea
Arts Council, Singapore International Foundation, Dance Association of Korea
and many others. Since 2011, this festival direction has provided creative
impetus for concise platforms to present Singaporean and international works to
more global audiences, which enhances greater depth in international
collaboration, promoting sustainable and more cohesive cultural exchanges
between artistes and people of different countries. In 2013, ‘Global Dance in
Unison II’ continued to scale new heights, touring to 6 cities in Germany,
Italy, South Korea and Singapore. In 2015, the festival continued its mission
by touring Italy, Taiwan and Thailand. In 2017, the festival has
evolved by heightening its cultural diplomacy with deep ties being developed with
the Italian dance community. Odyssey Dance Theatre partnered with 10 Italian
dance companies and had toured 6 Italian cities. Xposition 'O' has continued to
evolve itself with 2 major tracks - Performance & Education, with 6 diverse
platforms in this 9th edition. This change will bring along new impetus for the
festival to grow in bounds and leaps, in preparation for its 10th edition
celebration in 2019.
More information can be
found at www.xposition-o.com and Facebook (@ODT International Sg).About ODT InternationalODT International aspires to lead in arts management, providing high standards to our associates and clients. ODT International has presented some of the region’s emerging and most prolific companies, choreographers and artistes. ODT international delivers an array of capabilities including the management & touring of artistes, dance companies; development and operation of dance festivals; consulting, advisory and event management work for artistes, arts institutions and corporations, and production of dance & arts projects.Website: www.odtinternational.comFor enquiries: (e) odtinternational@gmail.com (t) 6221 5229P.S: Images or videos will be taken during the events and may be used on ODT's social media, marketing and communications platforms. You shall be deemed to have consented to our collection, use and disclosure of the photographs.