Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Theatre takes grain, field, and flower as verdant muse in this celebration of the life cycle of the island’s essential crop.
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Cloud Gate Dance Theater
Founded by esteemed choreographer Lin Hwai-min, Taiwan’s premier modern dance company, Cloud Gate Dance Theater, has mesmerized audiences worldwide with its distinctive choreographic style.
The company seamlessly integrates contemporary dance with traditional disciplines such as tai chi, meditation, martial arts, calligraphy, and Asian mythology. This fusion creates a truly captivating and unique stylistic language that embodies the rich, multifaceted culture of Taiwan. Explore the company's innovative works like the meditative "Song of the Wanderers" or the calligraphy-inspired "Cursive II," and get a behind-the-scenes look at the company's creative process in the documentary ''Secrets of the Bamboo Grove.''