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Collaboration with CCDC Dance Centre continues

The collaboration between Auraco and CCDC Dance Centre, Hong Kong, began in 2015 and continues with the co-production B Free. The premiere is on Aug 8th 2018 in Hong Kong.

B Free is part of International Arts Carnival with ten performances, all of which were sold out within two days.

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First dance performance for babies in Hong Kong

B Free is the first dance performance designed for toddlers under 2.5 years old in Hong Kong. B Free is directed by Päivi Aura, the dancers are Kati Lehtola and Hong Kong based Alice Ma and Mary Jane Tang. The live music is by Tim Chan.

Background of the collaboration

The collaboration between CCDC Dance Centre (CCDCDC) and Auraco began when Auraco performed Me-Me and gave a workshop at CCDCDC’s children’s festival in 2015. CCDCDC invited Auraco’s choreographer Päivi Aura and dancer Kati Lehtola to work with local artists in Hong Kong in 2016. A work-in-progress performance was showcased after the residence in 2016. Now in July-August 2018, Päivi and Kati return to Hong Kong, and B Free will be finished and presented at International Arts Carnival.

Coming up

Coming up in the autumn: Mr. Kookaburra and Kukkaroo will visit east and west, Tuntu south! Read more in our next newsletter. Remember to follow our social media channels as well!