《International Body Workshop》
There will be international artists guiding the participants to get to know the body vocabulary and roles and leading them beyond the limitation of just watching visually through body communication, coordination, collision, and even misunderstanding, so that they can enter the artists’ personal experiences and follow the artists into the world of body thoughts with the most direct perception of their body.
《Chatting Room》
Each of the international artists will be giving lectures with demonstrations. The artists can, from the cultural blood in their body, transform their own traditional culture and absorb modern cross-cultural / cultural symbols, and introduce themselves and their process of cultivation through the practices using their bodies. This way, the audience can not only get closer to the artists but also learn more about the connection between the artists and their performances on stage.
Paiwan Contemporary Body Movement Workshop
Lecturer| Ljuzem Madiljin (Taiwan) Date| July 7th (Tus) 14:00-18:00 14:00-16:00 Body workshop 16:00-18:00 Chatting Room Location| Tjimur Dance Theatre 1F |
Workshop Introduction
The dances of the Paiwan people originated from their daily lives and traditional ceremonies. Most of their dance steps are presented in the four-step form. Their body rhythms are guided by songs. In this Paiwan contemporary body movement workshop, Tjimur Dance Theatre will introduce the Paiwan cultures, traditional dance steps, songs, and the unique ways Tjimur adopts for physical trainings to the participants. The artistic director Ljuzem and choreographer Baru will be there in person and share the development of the Dance Theatre of extending the traditional Paiwan cultures to contemporary dance movements. We sincerely welcome anyone in the field of dance who is interested in integrating traditions and contemporary dances
The dances of the Paiwan people originated from their daily lives and traditional ceremonies. Most of their dance steps are presented in the four-step form. Their body rhythms are guided by songs. In this Paiwan contemporary body movement workshop, Tjimur Dance Theatre will introduce the Paiwan cultures, traditional dance steps, songs, and the unique ways Tjimur adopts for physical trainings to the participants. The artistic director Ljuzem and choreographer Baru will be there in person and share the development of the Dance Theatre of extending the traditional Paiwan cultures to contemporary dance movements. We sincerely welcome anyone in the field of dance who is interested in integrating traditions and contemporary dances
Tai Chi
Lecturer| Cheng Shu-Chi (Taiwan) Date| July 8th (Wes) 14:00-18:00 14:00-16:00 Body workshop 16:00-18:00 Chatting Room Location| Tjimur Dance Theatre 1F |
Workshop Introduction
“Floor-Bar” provides trainings for correct body alignment, core strength, and limb relaxation and extension.
With Taichi Dowing originally created by master Xiong Wei as the teaching materials, this workshop aims to help participants to open up the 9 major joints in their bodies (3) upper joints, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, 3 middle joints, neck, spin, and waist, and 3 lower joints, hip, knee, and ankle), improve the flexibility of their bodies, and further achieve mental relaxation and restraining, so that their essence, qi (energy), and spirit can become one, their abilities to shift the center of gravity of their bodies and adjust their breathing can be improved, and they can achieve the state of self practicing, both mentally and physically. Their physical strength and endurance can be gradually improved and their qi and blood can flow more smoothly through progressing adjustments. The movements practiced in the workshop include rotations to massage their knees, elevations with their waist strength bringing their knees and legs up and down, and spin training movements, which can further release their hips and make them stronger.
“Floor-Bar” provides trainings for correct body alignment, core strength, and limb relaxation and extension.
With Taichi Dowing originally created by master Xiong Wei as the teaching materials, this workshop aims to help participants to open up the 9 major joints in their bodies (3) upper joints, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, 3 middle joints, neck, spin, and waist, and 3 lower joints, hip, knee, and ankle), improve the flexibility of their bodies, and further achieve mental relaxation and restraining, so that their essence, qi (energy), and spirit can become one, their abilities to shift the center of gravity of their bodies and adjust their breathing can be improved, and they can achieve the state of self practicing, both mentally and physically. Their physical strength and endurance can be gradually improved and their qi and blood can flow more smoothly through progressing adjustments. The movements practiced in the workshop include rotations to massage their knees, elevations with their waist strength bringing their knees and legs up and down, and spin training movements, which can further release their hips and make them stronger.
Sqani Behavioral Art Workshop
Lecturer| Lin An-Chi (Taiwan) Date| July 9th (Thu) 14:00-18:00 14:00-16:00 Body workshop 16:00-18:00 Chatting Room Location| Tjimur Dance Theatre 1F |
Workshop Introduction
The workshop will begin with introducing the works from several senior artists and how North American female behavioral artists discuss issues
using their bodies through behavioral performances. Then, together we will observe the things around us and the symbolism in the space. Participants will be invited to write a poem using their bodies in the form of behavioral performance.
The workshop will begin with introducing the works from several senior artists and how North American female behavioral artists discuss issues
using their bodies through behavioral performances. Then, together we will observe the things around us and the symbolism in the space. Participants will be invited to write a poem using their bodies in the form of behavioral performance.
Butoh Japan
Lecturer| Emiko Agatsuma (Japan) Date| July 10th (Fri) 14:00-18:00 14:00-16:00 Body workshop 16:00-18:00 Chatting Room Location| Tjimur Dance Theatre 1F |
Workshop Introduction
In this Butoh workshop, I introduce 3 methods that were created by Akaji Maro who is the most famous Butoh dancer internationally.
I joined his Butoh company; Dairakudakan 20 years ago, and I've been teaching Butoh lesson for more than 15 years. This workshop is for any levels, not only for professional performers but also for all levels even beginners. It helps you refresh your mind, shape your body, and you will find another approach toward your body!
In this Butoh workshop, I introduce 3 methods that were created by Akaji Maro who is the most famous Butoh dancer internationally.
I joined his Butoh company; Dairakudakan 20 years ago, and I've been teaching Butoh lesson for more than 15 years. This workshop is for any levels, not only for professional performers but also for all levels even beginners. It helps you refresh your mind, shape your body, and you will find another approach toward your body!
Workshop Introduction
In this workshop participants will learn about community expressions through movement. Dancers from the island of Bali in Indonesia use their eyes, facial expressions, fingers and toes as central elements in dance. Participants will experience group singing and movement to form community feeling.
In this workshop participants will learn about community expressions through movement. Dancers from the island of Bali in Indonesia use their eyes, facial expressions, fingers and toes as central elements in dance. Participants will experience group singing and movement to form community feeling.
Workshop Introduction
In this interactive workshop, participants will get to play large bronze gongs and percussion from the island of Java, Indonesia. Called gamelan, the orchestra of instruments belongs to the court traditions of central Javanese sultans. We will also learn about a fun and exciting vocal chant from the island of Bali called kecak, modelled after the playful sounds of monkeys!
In this interactive workshop, participants will get to play large bronze gongs and percussion from the island of Java, Indonesia. Called gamelan, the orchestra of instruments belongs to the court traditions of central Javanese sultans. We will also learn about a fun and exciting vocal chant from the island of Bali called kecak, modelled after the playful sounds of monkeys!
Workshop Introduction
A literal translation of Thai folk dance or “ราํวงมาตรฐาน” is standardized dancing in a circle and was developed as part of the promotion of Thai
Nationalism by Field Marshall Pleak’s government during 1938-1944.
Traditionally, the dance is a partner dance in which people dance with their partner in a big circle. The circle normally consists of many couples because the dance patterns and songs were designed to unite Thais and to ease the tension during World War II. The dance also aims to create a shared identity; therefore, the patterns are easy to learn for Thais despite their age gap or cultural and class differences.
In addition, we think the Thai folk dance will be suitable for the elderly and other participants in the “Sharing Culture to Elder Indigenous People in
Tjimur” workshop because of slow beats of the songs and easy dance patterns.
A literal translation of Thai folk dance or “ราํวงมาตรฐาน” is standardized dancing in a circle and was developed as part of the promotion of Thai
Nationalism by Field Marshall Pleak’s government during 1938-1944.
Traditionally, the dance is a partner dance in which people dance with their partner in a big circle. The circle normally consists of many couples because the dance patterns and songs were designed to unite Thais and to ease the tension during World War II. The dance also aims to create a shared identity; therefore, the patterns are easy to learn for Thais despite their age gap or cultural and class differences.
In addition, we think the Thai folk dance will be suitable for the elderly and other participants in the “Sharing Culture to Elder Indigenous People in
Tjimur” workshop because of slow beats of the songs and easy dance patterns.
Visual Art Workshop
Lecturer| Heidi Voet (Belgium) Date| July 14th (Tus) 14:00-18:00 14:00-16:00 Workshop 16:00-18:00 Chatting Room Location| Tjimur Dance Theatre 1F |
During the workshop, visual artist Heidi Voet, together with the participants, will transform the traditional female role of cooking, providing food and bringing life, into a playful act. Domestic labor is transformed into play. The participants will work together using local produce and examine its
shapes, meaning and histories and are invited to invent fresh views and actions. The result could be choreography for fruits, a series of photos, the sharing of stories or a meal together to nurture the body and mind.
shapes, meaning and histories and are invited to invent fresh views and actions. The result could be choreography for fruits, a series of photos, the sharing of stories or a meal together to nurture the body and mind.
Organizer/ Tjimur Dance Theatre
Supervisors/ Ministry of Culture
Sponsor/
National Culture Arts Foundation
Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation
Pintung Culture Foundation
Office of Maolin National Scenic Area Management
Sandimen Townshop Office
Pintung County Government
Co-organizer/
IMCCI at Taipei National University of the Arts X USR Hi-Five Plus: 從北投平埔族群到屏東原住民的國際藝術對話
Supervisors/ Ministry of Culture
Sponsor/
National Culture Arts Foundation
Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation
Pintung Culture Foundation
Office of Maolin National Scenic Area Management
Sandimen Townshop Office
Pintung County Government
Co-organizer/
IMCCI at Taipei National University of the Arts X USR Hi-Five Plus: 從北投平埔族群到屏東原住民的國際藝術對話