Art preview: DanceArt takes innovative approach to Green Snake

DanceArt's latest show, In Search of Hui Sin, is a journey of self-discovery for the performers and audience alike, as they are all encouraged to challenge what they perceive as the norm, says director Ho Ying-fung.

The production, adapted from the classic tale Legend of the White Snake, focuses on the search for the seemingly unimportant character Hui Sin, who is used by Fa Hai, a monk who is out to slay the White Snake demon.

"Hui Sin symbolises the majority of people who aim to reach a certain standard or follow the norms," says Ho. "If we give them some space, they can actually find the meaning of their lives."

Ho believes the interpretations of these tales - and their morals - should be changed over time to make them more relevant and meaningful to contemporary audiences.

Billed as a "post-modern dance theatre" show, In Search of Hui Sin also promises to re-examine traditional theatre training and the definition of a performance. The cast of seven - which includes Su Shu, a former principal with the Hong Kong Dance Company - have to build a narrative together using dance, acting and music. But there won't be a set script or choreography for them to follow.