‘Dance On Screen’ Series: Hé by Scottish Dance Theatre and Yabin Studio【Online Programme】

In this international collaboration across art forms, choreographers Joan Clevillé and Wang Yabin have joined creative forces with digital artist Genevieve Reeves and the dancers from Scottish dance theatre and Yabin Studio to create a visual tapestry exploring our relationship with nature and the environment.

Taking inspiration from the five phases of wuxing in Chinese traditional philosophy (fire, water, wood, metal and earth), the dancers interact with natural and urban environments, building intangible bridges across dance disciplines and the landscapes of Dundee and Shanghai. 

Concept and Artistic Direction

Joan Clevillé and Wang Yabin

Editing and Sound Design

Genevieve Reeves

Camera, Performance and Choreography

Scottish Dance Theatre

Bonni Bogya, Kieran Brown, João Castro, Luigi Nardone, Jessie Roberts-Smith, Pauline Torzuoli and Johanna Wernmo

Yabin Studio

Li Shuai, Liu Qiqi, Peng Ying, Wang Yabin and Yang Mingdi

Traditional Guzheng and Guquin music

China National Traditional Orchestra and Wu Wenguang

Co-production

British Council China, Shanghai International Dance Center and Scottish Dance Theatre
 

Filmed in locations in Dundee and Beijing during June 2021.

2021│ B & W │17 mins

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.  The presenter reserves the right to vary the broadcast time of the programme.