标题: 千手观音来曼城演出 [打印本页] 作者: charlie 时间: 2008-5-29 12:09 标题: 千手观音来曼城演出
Friday 30th & Saturday 31st May 2008 - 7.30pm
The China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe (CDPPAT) was formed in 1987, and comprises of 88 performers, which includes 55 performers with hearing impairments, 28 performers with visual impairments and 5 performers with physical disabilities. The UK tour troupe will comprise of 30 performers plus additional support staff. The troupe conveys the positive message that disability is no obstacle to reaching your dreams. The spirit of the dancers creates a magnificent energy to its audiences around the world. My Dream goes beyond the boundaries of language or nationhood to bring spiritual joy to all. Their signature piece is the incomparable "one thousand hands Bodhisattva" featuring twenty-one hearing impaired dancers. Truly breathtaking images are created as the dancers produce perfectly timed and choreographed movements. Generating rave reviews it has been showcased in over 40 countries on five continents and the 2008 tour will be the first time this masterpiece of dance will be performed in the United Kingdom. The show that will tour the UK has been choreographed by the internationally acclaimed artist, Zhang Jigang, who is responsible for the creation of more than 300 large-scale productions in over 60 countries and is currently developing and directing the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The Chinese in Britain Forum (CiBF) is a registered charity that works with and on behalf of the Chinese community in the United Kingdom promoting equality of opportunity, active citizenship and social cohesion.
