ERIC CHEUNG

Dance Piece / Performance: Re:1974

Description:

Re:1974 is a re:embodiment of my Father's immigration story from Hong Kong to Canada in 1974 to the present day. From his son's perspective, recollecting, remembering and reliving the struggles and tribulations that he went through to start this new life for his us, and observing how his experiences have affected his physical and emotional health in pursuit of stability.

Key Collaborators:

Choreography_ Eric Cheung
Sound Composition_Jason Liang
Lighting Design_ Miles Lavkulich
Mentor_Cristina Bucci

In residence under Project 686KM commissioned by Made in BC - Dance Tour / Candance / Spring Board Performances

General Technical Requirements: Installation

Length of Performance: 20min

Audience Type: General Audience, any age

Does the work require tech residency?: N/A

How many days/hours of on-site rehearsal do you require pre-performance?: 1

Number of Performers on Tour (including choreographer): 2, 1 performance/choreographer and 1 lighting Designer

How do you define this work?: Contemporary, Street Dance

Does your work include outreach / community engagement?: No

Performance history of this project:

Solo Premiered at Project 686km (2021).
Presented at Accelerate by Happening Dance at the Dance Centre in Vancouver (2022 and Festive Accies Festival at the Music Conservatory of Montreal (2022).

Project Availability: Fall 2023, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025