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But in this production, Ng isn't a choreographer in the conventional sense. Instead, he oversees the choreography, making adjustments and adding details while allowing the dancers a high degree of freedom.
He doesn't want to confine the dance to specific genres, so he merged elements and techniques from K-pop, folk dances, ballet and contemporary dance.
"There are also some movements that are subtle and close to everyday actions, like walking, falling, or bumping into a wall. The dancers are moving in sync with the rhythm and intonation of the lines," he adds.
"Although contemporary dance seems to have its specific form, to me, 'contemporary' means that it needs to keep moving forward and renewing itself. Every once in a while, it needs to be updated to stay current."
