City Contemporary Dance Company Unveils 2025-26 Season “Impetus” Showcasing the Energy and Emotion of Hong Kong Contemporary Dance on Local and Global Stages
[vc_row enable_arrows_animation="no"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="46746" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text](Hong Kong, 21 March 2025) City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) proudly launches its 46th season under the theme Impetus, led by newly appointed Artistic Director Sang Jijia. Embracing innovation and expanding artistic horizons, CCDC introduces new series, fresh rhythms, four stage productions, and an extensive international tour. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, the new season presents a rich and diverse programme that integrates excellence in dance, multicultural influences, and interdisciplinary creativity. Main Stage × ’The Connected Stage’ Series – Four Productions of Bold New Creations This May, the season kicks off with Mr Blank 2.0 Inspired by a novel, the first dance adaptation premiered in 2018. Now, after years of global turbulence, the production returns in a reimagined form. Choreographed by Artistic Director Sang Jijia, the piece features a new cast of CCDC dancers, breathing fresh energy into the enigmatic “Mr Blank”. In August, the spotlight shifts to young audiences with International Arts Carnival 2025: My Arena: Dance of Triumph, an exhilarating dance theatre production. This family-friendly performance tells an inspiring story of athletes overcoming setbacks and finding the true essence of competition. Is the gold medal the ultimate reward? Associate Artistic Director Dominic Wong takes the helm as choreographer, leading audiences into the world of sportsmanship, resilience, and personal growth. December marks the debut of CCDC’s brand-new Exquisite Brilliance series with A Triple Bill, a production featuring three internationally acclaimed choreographers from different cities. Each artist brings their distinctive style, resulting in a captivating fusion of cultural perspectives and movement languages. This triple-bill programme offers audiences a dynamic and immersive experience, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance expression. The season culminates in INterstices, an original work choreographed by Artistic Director Sang Jijia, set to premiere next year as the grand finale of Impetus. Exploring the interwoven dimensions of time, space,