Project Format
14 selected choreographers lived, worked and explored their artistic practice together, with guidance from our international facilitator, Taiwanese choreographer Hsiao-Mei Ho, from 15 to 28 July 2024.
The program consisted of 10 work days with 2 days of excursions to arts spaces in George Town, Penang. Work days took place in Hin Bus Depot, a contemporary arts space in George Town, and consisted of sessions exploring choreographic methods, analysis and movement techniques led by Hsaio-Mei Ho and the participants themselves. Other activities included live performance viewing, informal socialising and discussions, and networking events.
The program concluded on 27 July with 2 studio showings of works developed during the Choreolab, sharing the creative process and artistic development with the audience. These studio showings were part of the performance program of George Town Festival.
About the Facilitator
Ho Hsiao-Mei is the artistic director and founder of MeimageDance, the recipient of the 19th National Award for Arts, professor and dean of the Dance School of the Taipei National University of the Arts and the curriculum consultant of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s studio. A world-renowned dancer and choreographer who has performed in Taiwan, Beijing, United States, South Korea, Hong Kong and more, she is known for creating strong and unique visual effects on stage to depict humanity’s inner thoughts in our modern society.
Choreolab Participants
Sreynoch Khun, Cambodia
Ny Lai, Cambodia
Silibangon Vongsa, Laos
Trần Minh Hải, Vietnam
Byutii Balaga, Philippines
Gerardo Hechanova, Philippines
Wayla Vawynn, Thailand
Puri Senja, Indonesia
Pebri Irawan, Indonesia
Syarifuddin Sahari, Singapore
Sonia Kwek, Singapore
Ethel Deidre Daniel, Malaysia
Lenzo Lim, Malaysia
Zulkarnain Zuber, Malaysia
Chan Kar Kah, Malaysia
Call for Applications
The participants of the Southeast Asian Choreolab 2024 were selected through an open call process. Below are the documents which were included in the open call.
