Nov. 7, 2022 (Mon) ~
Nov. 9, 2022 (Wed)
10:00 ~ 16:00
Studio Black, Seoul Dance Center
Opportunity for an exploration of methodology by an expert on the disabled dance and performance activities through international exchange
Expansion of the creative activity field through the collaboration process of diverse art genres with dance
Expanding thoughts and promoting understanding on the disabled dance art through global artistic activities
Pae Pae means doorstep in Maori
Based on the understanding of the aboriginal culture in New Zealand, we aim to sublimate the process of shaping limitations
and boundaries we face in our everyday life into a doorstep after crossing into a work of art through self-reflection
We are going to share our lives by looking into where we have come from and how we are living in the present together
as members of the society.
When people with disabilities are trying to step forward, they often encounter barriers.
We have listened how they had run into those barriers and how they crossed them over.
So, are we going to face the barriers as something that cannot be overcome?
Or are we going to find the moment when the barriers transform into a doorstep to a completely new advancement?
The choreographer Suzanne Cowan will perform various impromptu activities to create this work and,
from time to time, write from a provocative point of a view along with other true journalists to arouse the sense of subjectivity.
- Imagine sitting down in a room where the boundaries and limitations are constantly changing and reforming.
- Identity is a dynamic process of changing and reforming of oneself according to the social environment looking for oneself.
Choreographer
Suzanne Cowan
Education
· Ph.D. in Practical Research and Dance, Creation of Art, and Industrial Dance Studies
from University of Auckland (2018)
· Completed MA in Dance Studies with Honors from University of Auckland (2009)
· Completed NZ Film and Television School, Christchurch (1996)
· BA in History from University of Canterbury (1995)
Work Experience
Awards
· Arts Access Aotearoa Highly Commended Award (2018)
November 7th (Mon) | ||
10:00 ~ 11:00 | Introduction of Participants and Warm-up session | |
11:00 ~ 12:30 | Explanation on the Theme of the Program and Brainstorming | |
12:30 ~ 13:30 | Lunch | |
13:30 ~ 15:00 | Movement Exploration in accordance with Themes and Sharing Feedback |
November 8th (Tue) | ||
10:00 ~ 12:00 | Movement Training Part 1 | |
12:00 ~ 13:00 | Lunch | |
13:00 ~ 14:00 | Discussion About the Theme of the Program with Participants | |
14:00 ~ 15:30 | Movement Training Part 2 |
November 9th (Wed) | ||
10:00 ~ 12:00 | Movement Training Part 3 | |
12:00 ~ 13:00 | Lunch | |
13:00 ~ 14:00 | Movement Demonstration and Individual Practice | |
14:00 ~ 16:00 | Auditions and Interviews |
Requirements
· Disabled dancers
· Trainee of Arts Council Korea (ARKO),
professionals and previously experienced personals in performance resource support project preferred
· Award winners from nationwide contests preferred
· Those who with previous experience in dance studies preferred
· Student of special-education school (specialized class or higher) to 50 years old.
· After a workshop with 15 adult disabled dancers, final 6 contestants will be chosen through an audition process.
· Anyone can participate regardless of the type and severity of their disability, but they must be able to understand
the theme of the program, communicate cognitively with choreographers, and conduct creative work
(English interpreter and sign language interpreter will be provided).