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Eye on the ball: Ong Yong Lock. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Dance: Wanderers by Unlock Dancing Plaza

WANDERERS
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When choreographer Ong Yong Lok directs his dancers, one can’t help but be infected by his passion. His latest project, Wanderers, is an hour-long composition that sees four dancers on a seven-metrewide movable circular stage.

Wanderers is a direct reference to the recurrent theme of one’s life cycle and Ong’s quest to find meaning in it. “The show is about our daily lives, but not in the traditional way of getting dressed for work in the morning,” says Ong. “It is much more abstract; the dancers try very hard to cope with the stress of living in a city.” Ong decided to become a full-time choreographer after leaving the City Contemporary Dance Company. “I realised that there are certain things that I can only express through my works,” he says of his decision to go from being a dancer to a choreographer. “It’s a great way to understand and to take care of myself and heal from the questions I can’t answer.”

Throughout the performance, the four dancers must express the struggle to find balance in their everyday lives. The stage, which is a symbol of the world, is affected by the movement of the dancers. The choreographer wants to reflect the intimate relationship between our actions and the world.

To complement Ong’s vision and the metaphorical installation, the earth-toned costumes stand in contrast to the dancers’ sporadic and exaggerated movements, showcasing the chaos found in our seemingly mundane lives. “My creativity gives me hope and direction,” he says.

 

Cultural Centre Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Apr 25-26, 8pm, Apr 26-27, 3pm. HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

 

 

 

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: Round trip
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