9 Moments

Montreal, April 19th, 2007 - In our ninth consecutive year, Festival Accès Asie collaborates with OBORO in a cyber-improvisation on stage, two choreographers/ dancers, who will showcase their craft in a virtual dialogue of gestures. Born in India, Ina Bhowmick will present in Montreal, a cyber-response to the Chinese dancer, Emily Cheung in Toronto. This fascinating show where classical and modern dance converge harmoniously, is expressed through new technologies to display creativity and boundless beauty.

An on-line dance dialogue infused with originality and innovation, 9 Moments gives voice to two talented Asian Canadian dancers who explore a common universe in their respective ways. The artists have had classical dance training; one is trained in traditional Chinese dance while the other in Indian dance. Emily and Ina chose the theme of Dance Fusion to illustrate a blending of movements inspired from classical, modern and multicultural (hip-hop, ballet Jazz, African) dances. This unique style of dance allows a renewing freedom of expression and large range of fine-tuned emotions.

Emily Cheug is dancer, choreographer, and teacher who was previously trained at the Chinese Traditional Dance Academy in Beijing. She graduated with a Master's degree at York University of Toronto in Arts following a Bachelor of Art and Education. Winner of many prestigious awards, she choreographed for Terracotta Warriors, Butterfly Lovers, Within, WIP, as well as co-choreographed for the Lantern Dance show. Emily Cheung had previously danced for Menaka Thakkar Dance Company as well as the Toronto Chinese Dance Company.

Ina Bhowmick, trained in traditional Indian dance at Kala Bharati Center of Bharata Natyam in India, committed at a young age to the learning and expression of dance. As a dancer, choreographer and teacher, she develops a unique dance style, Fusion Bollywood, which she explores in numerous projects of shows, events, radio, and cinema worldwide. Ina cleverly combines rhythm and gestures from various dance styles. She is well-known for her great talent and strong charisma on stage. Ina Bhowmick success in Montreal is further solidified by her latest performances at Place des Arts and at the Cabaret in Montreal's Casino.

At OBORO, May 12 at 2pm
4001, Berri Street, # 301, Montreal
Information: (514) 844-3250 www.oboro.net www.accesasie.com
Free entrance

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