Join us at Abden House to discover the current state of modern dance in China today. Together Janis Claxton, of Janis Claxton Dance and Ding Qi Rui will reflect on the current state of modern dance in China today.
Modern Chinese dance, combining the physical skills of traditional Chinese training with modern artistic expression is a pioneering and most exciting new field of exploration. Ding Qi Rui, from Beijing Dance Academy, together with the choreographer Janis Claxton, of Janis Claxton Dance, present insights on the most current developments.
Under a sponsorship from the Confucius Institute, Ding Qi Rui has been brought to Edinburgh for three weeks to participate in an international dance workshop sponsored by British Council, New Zealand and Dance Base.
This free insight evening will run from 6.00-7.00pm followed by a drinks reception. The evening is free but as seats are limited, please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk or call on 0131 662 2180 to request seats.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Ding Qi Rui is one of the rising stars in the new wave of Chinese contemporary dancers working in both Chinese and international contexts. Based in Beijing he is currently an MA student at Beijing Dance Academy.
Choreographer, Dancer and Teacher Janis Claxton, is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is Artistic Director of Janis Claxton Dance. Please click here to visit Janis Claxton Dance website
VIDEO LINKS
The clips here show short samples of workshop activity led by Janis Claxton during her visit to Beijing this summer where she met Ding Qi Rui.
Video 1 July 09 LDTX and Janis Claxton
Video 2 July 09 LDTX and Janis Claxton