Jang Huddle presents a community-led contemporary dance show exploring themes such as family, intergenerational dynamics and empowering the inner child.
I Don't Wanna Dance Alone (혼자 춤추고 싶지 않아) is about how everyone can dance. The work celebrates the joy of movement and connection through all ages, featuring an all-Asian cast of 12 people from diverse dance backgrounds.
Created and directed by Cindy Jang-Barlow and choreographed with the performers to an original soundtrack by Rewind Fields, this fresh rendition of the show evokes a sense of belonging, nostalgia and the fun in shared movement.
Audience participation is welcomed, but optional!
Post-show Artist Talk: Sunday 17 March 4:30PM
Directly after Sunday's performance, there will be a talk with Cindy Yunha Jang-Barlow (creator/director).
This show is a part of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. Click here to explore what else is on during the festival.
Presented by:
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival
Creative team:
Creator & Director - Cindy Yunha Jang-Barlow 장윤하
Producer - Alice Kirker
Production Assistant – Fiona Saunder
Community Dance and Dramaturg Mentor – Carlene Newall De Jesus
Sound and Lighting Designer – Callum Lee
Costume Designer – Jieying Cai
Set Designer – Mathilde Polmard
Graphic Designer – Brandon Lin
Performers: Sophia Lee 李惠敏 - Chinese - 40+ Elsa Li 이영나 – Korean/Chinese – 16 Jiwoo Yeam 염지우 - Korean - 16 Kevin Tay 郑善阳 - Malaysian Chinese-Kiwi - 31 France Tan 陳福財 - Filipino-Chinese – 29 Xixi Xian 冼娜玛莉 - Chinese-Kiwi – 29 Angela Yang 杨安 - Chinese-Kiwi – 23 Jefferson Chen - Chinese-Kiwi – 31 Caryn Yachinta - Indonesian - 27
Supported by:
Creative New Zealand
Audience warnings:
Recommended for all ages. Optional audience participation.
WARNING: contains strobe, haze and flashing lights.
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