Workshop & Lecture: Ancient Chinese performing arts and its evolution in history

$20/person

7 Mar (Sat) | 2pm--3.30pm

Speakers: Elizabeth Chan & Cen Hai Shan

Project Studio #01-02, Stamford Arts Centre

155 Waterloo Street

Pre-registration required

Music and dance have been an integral part of human life throughout history in every culture. Each culture has its unique aesthetic sensibilities which is usually a culmination of beliefs, lifestyle factors and these in turn shape its art forms. It is a continual evolution brought about with the exchange of ideas and people with the opening up of trade routes and human migration. Come and learn more about the evolution of Chinese classical music and dance through the ages, and how foreign influences have contributed to the arts we now know today. Do dress in comfortable attire as you will have the chance to learn and experiment with a few dance movements in this interactive session.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Elizabeth Chan

Elizabeth Chan, or 美锜, is a Chinese dance practitioner-researcher. She graduated from the University of Roehampton (London) with an MA in Dance Studies in 2016 and prior to that, from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a BFA in Dance (majoring in Chinese dance) in 2013. She worked in Hong Kong for two years, with Hong Kong Disneyland and as a freelance dance artist. Most recently she is based in Singapore, studying her PhD at the National University of Singapore, as well as working with local artists and fellow Chinese dance practitioners on varied contemporary, intercultural and traditional topics. Her own research is focused on the multiple past and present positions of Chinese dance in the world.

Cen Haishan

Haishan is a Guzheng teacher and performer. She graduated from the China Conservatory of Music with a B.A. in Music Performance. She has played for TV broadcast both in China and Singapore. Haishan has performed with key arts groups both as a soloist and ensemble player with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, City Chinese Orchestra, DingYi Music Company, Teng Company. She was featured in MediaCorp Channel 5 documentary, The Big Unknown I & II in 2005-2006. Her other identities include being a certified Yoga and Taijigong instructor.

DRESSCODE

As no shoes are allowed within the space and attendees will be seated on carpeted flooring, please dress comfortably with easy-to-remove shoes.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please inform the organiser beforehand via email (hanfugirl@gmail.com) if you require special assistance and access to and at the venue.

PHOTO & VIDEO ADVISORY

Please note that photos and videos of you may be taken during the event for internal reporting, external publicity and marketing purposes. Do let us know if you do not wish to have photos or videos of you taken at the event.

Please also note that no outside photography or videos are allowed in the space unless special arrangements with the organiser of the event have been made beforehand.

HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISORY

Finally, if you/your family have just returned from China, Daegu City, or Cheongdo County (South Korea) within the last 2-3weeks before the lecture date, and would really like to attend this lecture but unable to because of LOA, self-quarantine or quarantine measures, please write to me (hanfugirl@gmail.com). I will consolidate the requests and if sufficient requests I could always do another one for those who missed out when this whole thing blows over! You won't lose out because of you being socially responsible!

In light of the current COVID-19 virus situation, we would like to assure you that the Hanfugirls Collective is taking precautionary measures in ensuring all of our well-being.

As such, we would like to advise that anyone who is feeling unwell, placed under Leave of Absence (LOA), quarantine or have recent travel history to China, Daegu City, or Cheongdo County (South Korea) in the last 14 days to wait for the next run of the talk instead and to refrain from attending this coming one. You can email me at hanfugirl@gmail.com to be put on the email notification for the next run.

We also regret that we would not be able to have you join us at the talk if you turned up unwell.

CANCELLATION & REFUND

Tickets sold are not refundable or exchangeable unless there are special circumstances. Please write to hanfugirl@gmail.com at least 12 hrs before the event with relevant supporting documentation for such requests. It will be done on a case-by-case basis.

We regret that we would also not be able to refund the Eventbrite processing fee for this event.