The birth of Beijing LDTX Modern Dance Company (LDTX) in September 2005 not only caught international attention, but also captured the imagination of many artists in China. LDTX (Lei Dong Tian Xia , literally, Thunder Rumbles Under Heaven) was born out of a controversial and exciting time in which China underwent rapid cultural change, LDTX is China¡¯s first non-governmental and independent professional dance company.
Founded by veteran choreographers and a new generation of dancers in China , LDTX is a platform for both contemporary relevant and innovative creations. Under the artistic direction of Willy Tsao, China's foremost figure in Modern dance, and deputy artistic Li Hanzhong the company boasts an ensemble of 14 technically exquisite dancers and a diverse repertoire. By nurturing young choreographers, LDTX pioneers China's most cutting edge choreography.
¡°Rehearsal and Performance, At Odds¡±
Choreography: Li Hanzhong and Ma Bo
Music: Henryk G¨®recki: Quasi una Fantasia (String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64) (1990-91)
¡°Rehearse¡perform¡rehearse¡perform¡ It is my life, my happiness, my worries, my community, and my solitude.
I am 40 years old. No longer a young, agile, dancer. Is my body aging or my skill maturing? Should I abandon this ¡°youthful work¡±? I don't know. But the stage, the studio, the dressing room--I am infatuated with every part. I chose to persevere. After all, dance to me is not an exhausted body but a rejuvenated soul¡±.
Straying from their previous works that focus on profound motifs, Li Hanzhong and Ma Bo delve into the personal: 20-years of dancing. They present dancer's natural state both on and off stage. In their latest ¡°Rehearsal and Performance: At Odds¡±. Li and Ma seamlessly fluctuate between reality and imagination. Using their characteristic sleek and powerful movements to tell their story-- the only story they truly know-- the story of dancers, choreographers, athletes, artists and performers. |
