Dunhuang: Tracing Light - Ballet 360°

Highlights

Hong Kong Ballet’s 'Ballet 360°' series is renowned for its interactive, insightful, and intimate format, allowing audiences to get up close with the professional life and artistic process of the dancers. This edition focuses on the world premiere production 'Dunhuang: Tracing Light,' a work inspired by the timeless treasures of Dunhuang culture and the literary masterpiece Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. This event offers a rare opportunity for audiences to engage directly with the dancers and creators.

Program Overview

As an artist-led lecture demonstration, 'Ballet 360°' goes beyond a standard performance; it is a journey of discovery. The dancers will perform selected excerpts from 'Dunhuang: Tracing Light.' Through live demonstrations and engaging explanations, the audience will explore how choreography transforms the fluid motions depicted in ancient murals into the vocabulary of modern ballet. The program also delves into the creative process, examining how this piece bridges the gap between traditional culture and classical literature. It is designed for both dance enthusiasts and the public to gain deep insights into the creative spark behind the stage.

Performers

The event is presented by the Hong Kong Ballet. As one of Asia's premier classical ballet companies, the Hong Kong Ballet is internationally acclaimed, dedicated to promoting the art of ballet through diverse and captivating productions.

Venue & Access

The event will be held at the GR2 Rehearsal Room, 8/F Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Located on the waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is easily accessible. Participants can travel via MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui or East Tsim Sha Tsui stations and enjoy a short walk to the venue. As it is a rehearsal room, space is limited, so early registration is advised.

Ticketing

This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required via the art-mate online platform. Due to limited capacity, we encourage interested participants to register as soon as possible. For inquiries, please contact the Education & Outreach department at 2105 9744 / 2105 9731.