Water Bloom

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Synopsis

An algal bloom (water bloom) is a rapid increase of accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or marine water systems, and is recognised by the discolouration of its surrounding water from their pigment. Translated to dance, it encapsulates the choreographer's attempt to capture the fleeting moment in which Man and nature arrive at harmonious union. A meditation on Man's relationship with nature. Whether hopeful or hopeless, it is a conscious choice Man must make to live on in a fragile ecosystem.


Water Bloom
was commissioned by NUS Arts Festival 2009. 

World Premiere: February 2009, NUS Arts Festival 2009 – Variance, NUS University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore

China Premiere: July 2011, 8th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival 2011, Guangzhou

France Premiere: March 2012, Les Hivernales, Festival de Danse, Avignon

Italy Premiere: September 2012, Oriente Occidente Incontro di Culture 2012, Rovereto

Latest Local Performance: December 2017, Three Kin, SOTA Studio Theatre, School of the Arts Singapore

Credits

Choreographer
Kuik Swee Boon (Artistic Director)

Assistant to Choreographer/Costume Designer
Silvia Yong

Lighting Designer
Tommy Wong

Music Composer
Darren Ng

Dancers
Bu Fan, Gao Yu Wen, Lee Mun Wai, Lee Ren Xin, Silvia Yong, Wang Da, Yarra Ileto, Zhuo Zihao

Photo by Bernie Ng

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