Month: February 2014

中國文化著重中庸之道，不多不少是為中庸。這個講求平衡的概念，在現今社會尤為重要。道家的五行（金木水火土）相生相剋正是此平衡機制的體現。然而，城市急促發展，生態失衡，人類實也難以獨善其身。在這前題下，《舞．聲．道》試圖以道家的九宮、八卦和五行學說為基礎，舞蹈、聲音及裝置作媒介，來一場淨化土地的祭典，同時宣揚環保訊息。

古有河圖洛書，其圖像是易理哲學的重要組成，亦是九宮圖的出處。《舞．聲．道》首部曲選址地靈人傑的山頂作為表演場地，Dickson首先將空間劃分成九格，按照坐向確定八卦，從而引申出各區的五行；五種元素自有其對應的聲音──宫商角徵羽（中國五聲音階中的五個不同音，相等於西樂的Do、Re、Mi、So、La）、顏色、情感和動態，甚至五臟六腑……就這樣形成一個大框架。編舞邢亮和梅卓燕再按舞者的命數屬性，在這大框架下自由創作。舞者舞動的節奏緩急、流程動作，演出起始與完結點，均離不開這個大框架，以自身為結構，透過舞姿和動線呼應相對的五行。另一方面，Dickson也順應佈局擺放二十一件石塊，石塊內有注入水的或放滿了植物、枯枝、和都市垃圾的，幾塊木炭則鋪設在場地另一隅，代表著生死的自然循環；曲樂的創作與音響的數目和設置亦同出一轍。

這場舞蹈演出期望帶給觀眾的，是一種祥和、平靜而愉悅之感，並藉此引發公眾對自然、空間、傳統文化和環境保護的新領悟。

首部曲「自然森林版」是一場在空曠的草坪上進行的環境舞蹈，相對的，二部曲「石屎森林版」將在有限的藝廊空間中舉行，同樣從道學出發，按照九宮、八卦和五行設計與佈置多媒體及聲音裝置，觀眾依據自己的生肖親身參與一場互動遊戲，在煩囂的都市中重獲一片安祥、寧謐。

Introduction to the Concepts Behind Momentum

A central idea in Chinese culture is the Doctrine of the Mean, or the Middle Way. It is often understood as not too much or too little. This concept of equilibrium is especially important in modern society. The mutual generation and conquest between the Five Elements (wu xing, namely metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Taoism is a manifestation of the system of equilibrium. However, with rapid urban development and ecological imbalance, it is difficult for men to keep neutral. It is with this in mind that Momentum was created: using Taoist concepts of Nine Halls Diagram (jiu gong), Eight Trigrams (ba gua) and Five Elements as foundation; dance, sound and installation as media; this is an earth-purifying ritual with a message of environmental protection.

Renowned experimental musician Dickson Dee is a long-term collaboration of CCDC. A design teacher introduced him to the Taoist concepts of Nine Halls Diagram, Eight Trigrams and Five Elements when he was a student, bringing his attention to the equilibrium between things and how he can draw inspirations from it. Dickson has been applying these ideas to graphic design, abstract painting and music composition. The ideas are still influencing his life today.

The diagrams in the ancient Yellow River Chart (he tu) and the Inscription of the River Luo (luo shu) are an important part of the philosophies explained in the Book of Changes. They are also the source of the Nine Halls Diagram. Episode I of Momentum is performed at the Peak. Dickson first divides the performance space into nine squares, echoing the Nine Halls Diagram. Then he works out the Eight Trigrams based on cardinal directions. From there, he derives the Five Elements of each area. Each Element has its own corresponding sound, equivalent to Do, Re, Mi, So, La in Western musical scale. There are also corresponding colours, emotions, movements, even internal organs… This forms a framework, within which choreographer Xing Liang and Mui Cheuk-yin create the dance work according to the numerology of each dancer. The pace, the movement, the beginning, the end, everything about the work comes from this framework, echoing the corresponding Element. At the same time, Dickson also places 21 pieces of rock according to the framework. Some are filled with water, others hold plants, branches or urban refuse. A few pieces of wood coal are placed in the other end of the performance space, symbolising the natural cycle of life and death. The music and sound effects are also created according to the same framework.

The performance is devised to evoke a sense of harmony, peace and joy, as well as to cultivate a new understanding of nature, space, traditional culture and environmental protection.

Episode I, “Natural Forest Version”, is a site-specific dance work performed in an open, grass-covered park, whereas Episode II, “Concrete Forest Version” is performed in the confined space of an art gallery. Likewise, the work is based on Taoist concepts, with multimedia and sound installations laid out according to the Nine Halls Diagram, Eight Trigrams and Five Elements. Visitors can take part in this interactive game according to the animal that represents their birth year, to find quietness and serenity in this loud and bustling city.

編舞 Choreographers：梅卓燕 Mui Cheuk-yin、邢亮 Xing Liang

場地贊助Venue Sponsor
LCSD

場地伙伴Venue Partner
1a Space Gallery

城市當代舞蹈團由香港特別行政區政府資助。
City Contemporary Dance Company is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.