Cloud Gate
Dance Theatre of Taiwan
Artists
Company
Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer LIN Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020, CHENG Tsung-lung succeeded LIN as the company’s Artistic Director. In 2023, Cloud Gate ushers in its 50th anniversary.
Credits
Lunar Halo
Choreography CHENG Tsung-lung.
Music Sigur Rós.
Music Direction Kjartan Holm.
Visual Design and Direction Jam WU.
Lighting Design SHEN Po-hung.
Video Design Ethan WANG.
Costume Design CHEN Shao-yen.
Premiere April 13, 2019, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Commission National Performing Arts Center, Taiwan R.O.C. – , National Theater & Concert Hall, National Taichung Theater, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying).
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