Jumping Frames
Outstanding Dance Video Showcase (Shenzhen)

Dance video, which has been prevailing in Europe and America, is a unique art genre that encompasses the aesthetics of dance and video. Presented by City Contemporary Dance Company of Hong Kong (CCDC) since 2004, Jumping Frames Dance Video Festival aims at promoting this art form in China and it becomes the biggest dance video festival in China showcasing outstanding dance videos. It is also the only dance video festival in Asia that features both commissioned works and works for competition. Following the resounding success of Jumping Frames held in Hong Kong, Beijing, Macau and Guangzhou, the festival will expand the programme in Shenzhen by organising Jumping Frames - Outstanding Dance Video Showcase from 9 to 10 January 2010 at OCT Contemporary Art Terminal of He Xiangning Art Museum to present the best of the world’s recent dance videos from Europe. The festival also organises Jumping Frames Dance Video Competition 2010 to invite submission of innovative works worldwide. Outstanding works selected by panel judges will be awarded with cash prize and will be organised for screening at the next festival and will be promoted worldwide for future screening possibilities.

Coffee With Pina Pina Bausch, one of the world’s most influential choreographers, passed away at the age of 68. As the creator of tanztheater, she redefined modern dance for audiences and won a growing and enthusiastic fan base worldwide. The Festival features Coffee With Pina again in remembrance of Pina. It is a film between a documentary and video art with an intimate dialogue with Pina Bausch behind the scenes and the footage of the performances Aguá and Rough Cut.

Forward Motion: Artists’ Choice Co-produced by the British Council and South East Dance in 2008, Forward Motion is a collection of outstanding British dance films curated and recommended by leading figures in British dance and film world. In Artists’ Choice, high profile dance makers, including Akram Khan and Shobana Jeyasingh etc., select their favourite UK dance films.

Screening Schedule

With Post-screening Discussion

Venue: OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (Enping Road, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen)
Free Admission

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Presenters: City Contemporary Dance Company of Hong Kong OCT Contemporary Art Terminal of He Xiangning Art Museum In Partnership with: Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General South East Dance Sponsors: OCT Enterprises Co‧OCT Real Estate City Contemporary Dance Company is financially supported by the Government of HKSAR