Banner (L to R): 1 - “The Peter Pan” 2, 3 - “Birdy” Photos by LUI, Ren-haur / Profile: “Formless Erosion” Photo by LUI, Cheng-hsiang
HUNG DANCE
Artistic Director: LAI, Hung-Chung
Current Works
HUNG DANCE is a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 by Artistic Director and choreographer LAI Hung-chung. Inspired by the word "Hung (翃)," the company's name reflects its aspiration to soar. Focusing on annual productions, international collaboration, and tours, HUNG DANCE also organizes the Stray Birds Dance Platform to foster choreographers' creativity and connect emerging artists with global resources.
The company has received numerous awards for its exceptional choreographic pieces, including Watcher, BIRDY, and Push and Pull in renowned competitions and festivals worldwide. It has also embarked on an extensive international tour, captivating audiences across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa with over two hundred mesmerizing performances.
HUNG DANCE's performances are a unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements, inviting audiences to interpret, imagine, and embrace dance's timeless beauty. LAI Hung-chung's choreography delves into human emotions and the connection between culture and nature. By seamlessly blending elements of Chinese opera, mythology, and Tai Chi with contemporary concepts, he has created a unique dance vocabulary and training system that is sure to intrigue and captivate.