Duration: 60 minutes
Choreographers: LIU Bin, XU Yi-ming and SONG Ting-ting
Lighting: Gozilla TAN
Snail was premiered in September 8, 2006. Beijing Oriental Pioneer Theatre
Many dreams can never be fulfilled
Many words can never be said
Many feelings can never be retrieved.
But life, somehow, is complete….
if we maintain the strength to make it so.
Snail is choreographed by three of China’s most up-and-coming choreographers. This innovative piece uses mime-inspired movement, provocative projections, and drawing. Despite much uncertainty, the piece has an overall sense of optimism conveyed through the gesture-filled choreography.
“An unusual, clean and neat modern dance performance, presented audience with simple and smooth action and atmosphere. The dancers expressed what they want to express through their bodies and make life simple together with the audience.” ————China Culture Daily