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KIADA2022 PRE-RESIDENCY

Nov. 7, 2022 (Mon) ~
Nov. 9, 2022 (Wed)
10:00 ~ 16:00

Studio Black, Seoul Dance Center

About

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

Agenda
Pae Pae: The Boundaries and Threshold

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

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

  • · Choreographer/ Art Director at Touch Compass Dance Company in Auckland
  • · Instructor of an online course The History and Theory of Integrated Dance at Rutgers University
     
    in the US (2022-present)
  • · Be. Approach Leadership Program in New Zealand (2011)
  • · Established Basic Training at Psychosynthesis Research Center in New Zealand (2005)
  • · Director of Disabilities, a National Broadcast Program (1998-2000)
  • Awards

    · Arts Access Aotearoa Highly Commended Award (2018)

    Timetable
    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
    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
    15:00 ~ 15:30
    Auditions and Interviews
    Choreographer
    Suzanne Cowan
    Who Can Participate

    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

    Age

    · 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).

    Application Period
    Sep. 6, 2022 (Tue) ~ Oct. 9, 2022 (Sun) *Accepted in the order of application
    Announcement
    Oct. 11, 2022 (Mon) *Accepted application
    will be informed individually
    Time and Date
    Nov. 7, 2022 (Mon) ~ Nov. 9, 2022 (Wed) 10:00 ~ 16:00
    Audition
    Nov 9, 2022 (Wed) 13:00 ~ 16:00
    Place
    Studio Black, Seoul Dance Center
    Benefits for the Participants
    They will be selected as KIADA2023 residency program participants and will participate as dancers
    in the main show premier for the 8th Korea International Accessible Dance Festival
    which will be held in the second half of 2023.
    Fill out the application form
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