What's On
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The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera
26.01.2021 to 23.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming
This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot
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02.02.2021
This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative
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Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation
24.02.2021
Dance film curator and artist Elysa Wendi shares in a talk about the possibilities of this hybrid art form and traces back to the early history of dance on screen
